OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT for Teens
On August 18, OpenAI officially announced the launch of ChatGPT for teenagers. According to OpenAI, if its system detects that a user is under 18, or if a user voluntarily states they are between 13 and 17, they will be automatically placed into this version.
Anthropic’s Annualized Revenue Reportedly Poised to Surpass $65 Billion, Up More Than Sixfold Since End of Last Year
August 18 — Reports indicate that Anthropic’s annualized revenue, based on its current business performance, is on track to exceed $65 billion, a more than sixfold increase from the end of last year. As of the end of July, Anthropic’s annualized revenue had hit the $65 billion mark, a figure the company disclosed during its routine investor briefing. This explosive growth has further strengthened Anthropic’s confidence in pushing forward with its IPO plans. Both Anthropic and OpenAI have confidentially filed for public listings, with Anthropic expected to hit Wall Street as early as this fall—ahead of OpenAI.
Motion Picture Association and ByteDance Reach Agreement to Bolster GenAI Intellectual Property Protection
On August 17 (local time), the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and ByteDance announced a memorandum of understanding to establish a cooperative framework for strengthening IP protection around generative AI video and image models like Seedance and Seedream. Both parties stated they will continue refining these protective measures to safeguard creative content in the film and television industry.
Baidu Q2 Earnings: Total Revenue Hits RMB 31.3 Billion, AI Business Share Exceeds Half for Second Straight Quarter
On August 18, Baidu released its Q2 2026 financial report, showing quarterly total revenue of RMB 31.3 billion. Baidu’s general business revenue stood at RMB 25.2 billion, with AI business contributing 50% of that—marking the second consecutive quarter where AI accounted for over half. Baidu founder Robin Li commented that the sustained growth in AI business further validates the company’s transformation from an internet-centric company to an AI-first one, and reinforces confidence in its long-term growth potential.
The report also revealed that in Q2, Baidu’s AI cloud infrastructure revenue reached RMB 7.3 billion, up 50% year-over-year. Notably, GPU cloud surged 283% year-over-year, achieving triple-digit growth for the fourth straight quarter. AI application revenue came in at RMB 2.5 billion, up 3% year-over-year, while AI-native marketing services generated RMB 2.6 billion in revenue.
Symbiosis Robotics Unveils Humanoid Robot Racing Demo
On August 17, embodied intelligence startup Symbiosis Robotics released a demo featuring a bipedal humanoid robot driving a go-kart, with its official website going live simultaneously. This marks the company’s first relatively complete public showcase of its technical direction and phased R&D achievements since its founding.
In the public video, the humanoid robot climbs into the driver’s seat, places its hands on the steering wheel, positions its feet in the pedal area, and drives the vehicle around a closed track. This is no simple single action—the robot must adjust its steering based on the environment, maintain balance in the cramped cockpit, and coordinate hand steering with foot throttle and brake control.
WeCom CLI Opens Up Integration with Mainstream Agents Like WorkBuddy
On August 18, according to WeChat Open Class announcements, Enterprise WeChat (WeCom) version 5.0.10 has officially upgraded its CLI and MCP capabilities,enabling various agents—such as WorkBuddy, DeepSeek Harness, and enterprise-custom agents—to directly connect with WeCom and tap into its core office functionalities.
Alibaba Cloud Launches Third Data Center in South Korea
On August 18, according to Alibaba Cloud, its third data center in South Korea has officially gone live, with the launch of Agentic AI service offerings.
Doubao Can Now Operate Windows in a Virtual Desktop
On August 18, according to Doubao, its work task mode has been upgraded—the all-new Doubao Virtual Desktop is now available on the Windows version. On the Doubao desktop client, users can select Work Task Mode and their local computer, then choose “Operate Computer” in the skills panel. After authorization, Doubao can operate within the virtual desktop just like a human—viewing the screen, moving the mouse, clicking buttons, and typing on the keyboard—allowing complex tasks to keep moving forward on your PC.
