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Alibaba releases Qwen-Drive 1.0 AI model for autonomous driving: Alibaba's research arm has released Qwen-Drive 1.0, an AI model that integrates environmental perception, traffic Q&A, and route planning. Researchers noted that text-image models require intentional training for spatial awareness, as they do not automatically comprehend 3D space.

Autonomous Vehicles • The Decoder

Researchers build AI-powered zero-click worm targeting WeChat: Researchers used artificial intelligence to develop a zero-click worm capable of hacking WeChat accounts and spreading across iOS and Android devices. Experts estimate the attack could have compromised hundreds of millions of devices within hours. Tencent stated that it has fixed the vulnerability.

Security • Techmeme

WeChat tests AI social feature that lets user assistants talk to each other: WeChat is conducting a limited test of a feature called "Xiaowei AI Social" that allows a user's AI assistant to contact a friend's assistant. The two AI assistants can exchange information to handle initial tasks such as coordinating schedules, arranging meals, and checking preliminary interest.

WeChat • TechNode

Insilico AI-designed drug reverses biological aging markers in trial: A Nature Biotechnology study indicates that rentosertib, an AI-designed drug by Insilico Medicine, may reverse biological aging markers. In a 42-patient trial, six independent aging clocks predicted treated patients were biologically up to six years younger than the placebo group.

Biotech • The Decoder

Decart • Anthropic

Anthropic ends talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $6 billion: Anthropic has decided against acquiring the artificial intelligence startup Decart after performing due diligence. The companies had previously been in talks for a deal valued at approximately $6 billion.

Prompt Engineering

Developer uses ChatGPT system prompts to build 1996 dial-up simulator

Claude Code

Claude Code built-in hooks automate session tasks more reliably