Siri Upgrade Delay Costs Apple $2.5 Billion
According to CCTV Finance, multiple foreign media outlets reported that Apple has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to pay $2.5 billion (approximately 17 billion yuan) in damages. The lawsuit stems from Apple’s delayed upgrade of its Siri virtual assistant’s artificial intelligence capabilities.
Reports claim that Apple announced plans to upgrade Siri’s AI capabilities at its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, promising new features would be released in the fall alongside new iPhone models. However, these features were not included in the iPhone 16 series when it launched. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple’s advertising was misleading, as the features did not exist at the time and were not feasible in the short term. Apple’s new Siri features are now expected to debut in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Amazon to Invest Over €15 Billion in France, Focusing on Logistics, Cloud Computing, and AI
On May 5, Amazon announced plans to invest over €15 billion in France between 2026 and 2028, creating over 7,000 permanent jobs. This investment will cover infrastructure construction and operational expenses, including the development of new logistics centers, investment in existing networks, and the expansion of cloud computing and AI capabilities in France.
Spirit AI Partners with Bosch to Accelerate Embodied AI Industry Development
Recently, Spirit AI, an embodied AI company, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Bosch China. The two companies will collaborate on machine learning data collection and model training, industrial scenario deployment, and core component supply. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the commercialization of general-purpose robot brains. Over the next two years, Spirit AI and Bosch will conduct in-depth cooperation on machine learning data collection and model training in real-world industrial environments.
Meta to Launch AI Assistant for Users
On May 6, reports emerged that Meta Platforms is developing an AI assistant tool, including a high-end digital assistant powered by its new Muse Spark AI model, designed to perform daily tasks for users.
Apple May Allow Users to Choose Third-Party AI Models in iOS 27
On May 6, reports suggested that Apple will allow users to select third-party AI models for tasks such as text and image generation and editing in its upcoming iOS 27 system, expected to be released this fall.
BAAI Releases Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Multi-Modal Diagnostic AI Agent
On May 6, the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) partnered with the Beijing Anzhen Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine to launch the industry’s first cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) multi-modal diagnostic AI agent – BAAI Cardiac Agent. This AI agent can perform structural segmentation and analysis, functional quantitative evaluation, disease diagnosis and classification, and intelligent reporting, providing standardized reports that meet clinical requirements.
Meta Developing AI Agent “Hatch”
On May 6, reports emerged that Meta Platforms is developing an AI agent called “Hatch,” with internal testing expected to begin by the end of June. Additionally, Meta will launch an agent-based shopping tool on Instagram.
OpenAI to Invest $50 Billion in Computing Power This Year
On May 6, reports stated that OpenAI co-founder and president Brockman testified in court on May 5, revealing that the company expects to invest $50 billion in computing power this year. Brockman noted that as OpenAI develops more advanced AI models and expands its services to more users, its computing costs have skyrocketed from approximately $30 million in 2017 to tens of billions of dollars this year.
Meitu’s AI Productivity App ARR Reaches ¥580 Million, Up 56% YoY
On May 6, Meitu released its Q1 2026 business data, reporting a 30.2% year-over-year increase in paid subscription users to over 17.9 million. Revenue from image and design products reached ¥852 million, up 34.3% year-over-year. Meitu also disclosed its AI productivity app annual recurring revenue (ARR) for the first time, reaching approximately ¥580 million as of March 2026, up 56.2% year-over-year.
