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[AI search crawling paper abstracts received a "lawyer's letter warning", Mita AI: I don't understand, but will no longer include it in CNKI]On August 16, Mita AI published a statement saying that the company recently received an infringement notice from China Academic Journal (CD-ROM Edition) Electronic Magazine Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as CNKI). CNKI accused "Mita AI Search and Mita AI Search APP of providing users with our company's academic literature titles and abstracts in huge quantities. This behavior was not authorized by our company and seriously infringed our company's legitimate rights and interests." It also attached evidence of infringement, and the notification document totaled 28 pages. CNKI therefore requested that China National Knowledge Infrastructure do not want to be searched by Mita Technology and asked Mita AI to immediately disconnect the search results.

MiTa AI responded to HowNet by publishing a statement, emphasizing that it only included the abstracts and titles of the papers, and did not include the content of the articles themselves. To read the papers, one still needs to jump to the link to the website. The company also mentioned that "without search, there is no research", believing that this can make document searches faster and more accurate. In response to HowNet's request, MiTa AI said it does not understand but respects it. From now on, it will no longer include the titles and abstracts of HowNet documents, and will instead include data from other authoritative Chinese and English knowledge bases. MiTa also stated that many databases have proactively expressed their willingness to cooperate with MiTa, and subsequent services will not be affected. (Daily Economic News)

[Wang Ziru's internal OA at Gree Company shows that he has resigned, and the intranet mailbox can no longer send emails]On August 16, it was reported that Wang Ziru, the person in charge of the digital channel reform project of Gree Electric Appliances, had resigned. The screenshot of his information in Gree's internal OA system showed that he had resigned. After verification, the information was true. It is reported that when Gree's internal emails are sent to employees in service, the corresponding internal mailbox of the company will pop up, but when the name of the resigned employee is entered, it cannot be searched. According to feedback from Gree's internal employees, the corresponding mailbox could still be searched on the morning of August 16, but it is no longer searchable when trying to send an email to Wang Ziru. (Sina Technology)

[HEYTEA responds to refusal to recruit employees over 25 years old: There is no such restriction]Recently, a netizen posted on a social platform that when applying for a job at a Heytea store in Shenzhen, he was told by the signboard staff that the store only recruits employees aged 18-25. The person was rejected because he was 28 years old. The recruiter said that the store staff was relatively young. On August 16, Heytea said that the above incident was a deviation in communication in a single store and there was no such restriction. (Jiemian News)

[ZEKR clarifies: It has not cooperated with any individual or organization in collision testing]According to the Weibo of Zeekr's Legal Department, recently, a self-media on the Internet platform conducted a collision test between Zeekr 007 and a model of a competitor. At the same time, a large number of rumors and misleading content appeared online, calling this test a "paid test." After verification, Zeekr has not cooperated with any individual or organization in such tests. For false information, Zeekr reserves the right to pursue legal responsibilities of relevant parties. Zeekr does not agree with and will not participate in any "pull-down" marketing that "smears competitors", and at the same time firmly resists and opposes any behavior suspected of "unfair competition." (Jiemian News)

[Xiaohongshu adjusts job grade system and simplifies management hierarchy]Xiaohongshu has announced that it will no longer set job levels and simplify management levels. It is reported that this move is intended to eliminate the "seniority-based" system, build an agile organization, and focus more on creating value for users, customers, and merchants. Specifically, the adjustment mainly includes "no longer setting R job levels", "simplifying management levels", and "appointment system for leaders at all levels". According to insiders close to Xiaohongshu, the new mechanism focuses more on quickly discovering outstanding talents, more flexibly matching business development, stimulating front-line vitality, and making outstanding front-line employees more visible. (Sina Technology)

【BYD denies acquisition of Chrysler】On August 16, there was news that BYD was pushing forward the acquisition of Chrysler. Li Yunfei, general manager of BYD Group's brand and public relations department, responded that it was "false news." (Jiemian News)

[Zuckerberg erects a statue for his wife]Euronews reported on August 15 that Facebook founder Zuckerberg posted a post on Instagram on August 14 showing a 2-meter-high statue that was tailor-made for his wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg said he was very satisfied with the move and said he was "reviving the Roman tradition of making statues for his wife." The statue was created by American artist Asham, with silver and blue-green as the main colors, showing Chan wearing a silver cloak and enjoying the breeze. The back half of the cloak was made into the shape of wings. Zuckerberg and Chan got married in 2012 and have three daughters. (Global Times)

[CATL responded to selling coffee: it is just a supporting product for the offline exhibition hall in Chengdu]Recently, CATL was revealed to have started selling coffee. According to screenshots circulated online, the products it sells include six types, including "Supercharged Americano", "Extended Latte", "Zero Carbon Narcissus", and "Zero Carbon Jade Dew", all priced at 9.9 yuan. In response, a person from CATL said that these are only available in CATL's offline exhibition hall in Chengdu - New Energy Life Plaza, "they are supporting products, not the main products." (Blue Whale News)

[It is reported that Volkswagen intends to build an Eastern Wolfsburg in China and will focus on developing pure electric vehicles in China]Volkswagen has centralized the R&D of pure electric vehicles in China to Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd. (VCTC) in Anhui. This round of adjustments will further integrate the R&D of pure electric vehicles in China into VCTC. Along with this adjustment, a large number of personnel will be transferred to VCTC in Anhui or transferred to other businesses, while the Beijing R&D center will retain some hybrid project development. Volkswagen Anhui, SAIC Volkswagen, and FAW Volkswagen, the three joint ventures established by Volkswagen in China, will simultaneously undertake the production and sales of new cars developed by VCTC. (Tonghuashun Finance)

[Docin.com was "sold at a low price" for 1 million yuan, and its net profit soared and plummeted like a roller coaster]On August 16, Beijing Xinchuang Future Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Xinchuang Future), a former shareholder of Docin.com, issued an announcement on the New Third Board on July 29, stating that the company sold its 100% equity in Docin Century (Beijing) Network Technology Co., Ltd. to Fuyoujing (Beijing) Network Technology Co., Ltd. and natural person Yan Xiaojing for RMB 1 million; and Mai Gang resigned from the legal representative, executive director and manager of Docin Century. (IT Home)

[Zong Fuli took over her mother's company again and served as the executive director of Hengyang Hengfeng Beverage]Recently, Hengyang Hengfeng Beverage Co., Ltd. has undergone industrial and commercial changes. Shi Youzhen (Zong Fuli's mother) resigned as chairman, Shi Lijuan resigned as director, and Zong Fuli was changed from director to executive director. Hengyang Hengfeng Beverage Co., Ltd. was established in July 2008. The legal representative is Zhu Lidan. The registered capital is 12 million US dollars. The business scope is engaged in the production and sales of plastic packaging containers and tools for beverages and food. Shareholder information shows that the company is held by Hongsheng Beverage Group Co., Ltd. and Songyu International Co., Ltd. with 75% and 25% shares respectively. (China Economic Net)

[“Good Doctor” has appeared on Alipay, and declined to comment on recent acquisition reports]Some media reported that Ant Group is planning to acquire Good Doctor Online. On the 15th, Good Doctor Online said that it would not comment on the news and that the official news should be taken as the standard; Alipay also did not make a clear response. On the afternoon of August 15, after entering "medical health" on the Alipay homepage and entering the relevant channel, you can see the words "Good Doctor Selects National Experts" in the scrolling poster in the middle of the screen. After clicking to enter, the content presented on the page is exactly the same as the "Expert Consultation" interface in the Good Doctor Online App. (Every Jingwang)

[Lucid CEO: Our technology is 8 years ahead of Tesla]Peter Rawlinson, CEO of Lucid Group, an American electric car manufacturer, recently posted on social media, unabashedly praising his company's technology and its advantages over its competitors. In recent months, Rawlinson has been emphasizing that Lucid is far ahead of competitors such as Tesla, especially in terms of battery efficiency and range. He said: "Efficiency is crucial to making better, lighter, more spacious, and longer-range cars, and it directly affects manufacturing costs. Therefore, efficiency can be said to be the most effective criterion for measuring a company's EV core technology capabilities." (Sina Finance)

[NASA will verify with Rocket Lab that "Mars exploration" can be 90% cheaper, scheduled to take off in October]The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is about to welcome another commercial project acceptance - a spacecraft launch test dedicated to reducing the cost of transporting spacecraft from Earth to Mars by 90%. According to documents on NASA's official website, a pair of spacecraft produced by Rocket Lab, a US-listed company, will take off from the Cape Canaveral launch site in Florida in October this year and embark on a long 200 million-mile journey to Mars. (Cailian News)

Amazon launches “refund only” feature: closed by default, applicable to items below $75Amazon issued an announcement, announcing that it would "expand sellers' options for handling customer returns" and provide US sellers using Amazon Logistics (FBA) with a flexible "(refund) no return" option to efficiently handle their inventory. This "refund only" feature applies to products priced below $75 (note: currently about 536 yuan). After the "refund only" feature was launched, Amazon sellers expressed their dissatisfaction, and some even said that this was "full permission" for scammers. (IT Home)

[Douyin's subsidiary company applies for Douyin takeaway trademark]According to Tianyancha's intellectual property information, Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. recently applied to register two "Douyin Takeaway" trademarks, with international classifications of advertising sales and scientific instruments. The current trademark status is waiting for substantive review. It is worth mentioning that the company has successfully registered multiple "Douyin Heartbeat Takeaway" trademarks in 2022 and 2023. (Eastern Fortune Network)

[Shanghai Telecom responds to "16,000 yuan for data traffic when traveling abroad": International roaming standards vary in different countries]In response to the online rumor that "traveling abroad and sending WeChat Moments data charges 16,000 yuan", Shanghai Telecom staff said that users need to activate international roaming to use data when traveling abroad, and different countries have different charging standards. Generally, the fees will be incurred based on local regulations and usage. (Shell Finance)

[Tesla's rival Rivian suspends production of Amazon electric delivery vehicles]On Friday, a spokesman for Tesla's arch-rival, electric car maker Rivian, said the company had suspended production of commercial delivery vans used by retail giant Amazon due to a shortage of parts. The suspension is the latest setback in a series of supply chain challenges facing Rivian. Amazon is Rivian's largest investor, holding a 16% stake, and has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vans to be put into use by 2030. Last year, sales to Amazon accounted for about 19% of Rivian's revenue. (Sina Finance)

[Japan's Mitsui & Co. acquires shares of Vietnam's Tasco Auto]Japan's Mitsui & Co. has invested in Tasco Auto, a subsidiary of Vietnam's Tasco JSC's automotive business, as the Japanese trading company seeks to benefit from the growing demand for cars in the Southeast Asian country. Mitsui & Co. made an initial investment in Tasco Auto on July 31, according to a joint statement on Friday, which did not disclose the value or size of the investment stake. They said the deal makes Mitsui & Co. a strategic investor and will contribute to Tasco's long-term plans. (Global Market Report)

["51WORLD plans to go public in Hong Kong through Chapter 18C"]51WORLD recently completed a 200 million yuan Pre-IPO round of financing, invested by Nanning Huanxin Capital. Industrial and commercial information shows that 51WORLD's historical investors include institutions such as Lightspeed China, Yunjiu Capital, Star VC, Guohe Investment, SenseTime, and individual investors such as Ge Weidong. The newly added shareholder, Nanning Huanxin Capital, is a state-owned capital investment platform established by Nanning City on December 28, 2023, with an initial registered capital of 3 billion. According to people familiar with the matter, the company has hired two leading securities firms as joint sponsors and plans to be listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Chapter 18C in the near future. (Sina Finance)

[Xiaomi Hanxing Ventures and Shunwei Capital invested in Carbon Technology]Recently, Jiangsu Tanshao Technology Co., Ltd. has undergone industrial and commercial changes, adding Hanxing Venture Capital Co., Ltd. under Xiaomi, Tianjin Haihe Shunke Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), Guangzhou Chufeng Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), and Shenzhen Shunying Private Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership) under Shunwei Capital as shareholders, and the registered capital has increased from RMB 10 million to RMB 12 million. Jiangsu Tanshao Technology Co., Ltd. was established in March 2024. The legal representative is Zhang Feng. The business scope includes research and development of household appliances, research and development of special electronic materials, research and development of motors and their control systems, wholesale of electronic components, sales of optoelectronic devices, sales of special equipment for semiconductor devices, research and development of carbon emission reduction, carbon conversion, carbon capture, and carbon storage technologies. (Rui Beast AnalysisClick here to see more)

[Guofa Venture Capital invested in Jiangsu Yangwang Aerospace Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.]On August 16, Jiangsu Venture Capital·Guofa Venture Capital announced that its Suzhou Talent Phase III Fund and Taicang Zhihui Science and Technology Innovation Fund under Guofa Wenxin officially invested in Jiangsu Yangwang Aerospace Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. This round of financing was jointly invested by Jiangsu Venture Capital·Guofa Venture Capital and Guofa Wenxin, with a financing amount of tens of millions of yuan.Rui Beast AnalysisClick here to see more)

[Solid completes over 100 million yuan in Series A financing]Shenzhen Solid New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. announced the completion of a round A financing of several hundred million yuan. In this round A financing, Donghai Investment Control and CITIC Construction Investment continued to follow up with investment, and newly introduced the Jiangxia Green Fund of Three Gorges Capital and the Xingxiang Technology Achievement Transformation Fund under Xingxiang Group. (Rui Beast AnalysisClick here to see more)

[AR brand INAIR completes millions of dollars in financing]Domestic AR glasses manufacturer Multiscreen Future announced the completion of a new round of multi-million dollar financing. Previously, the company released the new product INAIR 2 and launched the first domestic AR spatial computer. Multiscreen Future was founded in 2022 and was co-founded and incubated by Zhenzhi Ventures. The core team has rich experience in the XR industry, and the team members come from many Internet and technology companies. (Rui Beast AnalysisClick here to see more)

[Porsche 911 Turbo 50th Anniversary Model Starts Pre-sale in China]Porsche announced that the 911 Turbo 50th Anniversary model has started pre-sale in China, with a global limited edition of 1,974 units and a starting price of 2.678 million yuan. (Jiemian News)

[Jishi 01 standard endurance model is officially launched]On August 16, JISHI Automobile announced that the JISHI 01 standard range version was officially launched, with a starting price of 299,900 yuan. It is equipped with a ternary lithium battery from the CATL, with a CLTC pure electric range of 215 kilometers and a full tank of fuel and a full charge of 1,275 kilometers. (Tonghuashun Financial Network)

[Apple Vision Pro headset new patent: try out new iPhone/Mac in virtual space]On August 16, according to the list published by the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office on August 15, Apple has obtained a Vision Pro headset patent, which shows that users may be able to use the Vision Pro headset to virtually try out new iPhones/Mac computers in the future. The patent diagram shows that users can hold up a virtual iPhone in the headset and use different camera focal lengths to capture images in virtual scenes in the future; in addition, users can also try out new Macs in virtual space to see the performance differences brought about by different versions of configurations. (IT Home)

[IDC: China's tablet shipments grew 7% year-on-year in the second quarter]According to the "China Tablet PC Market Quarterly Tracking Report for the Second Quarter of 2024" released by International Data Corporation (IDC) on August 16, the shipment volume of China's tablet PC market in the second quarter of 2024 was 7.2 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7%, of which the consumer market increased by 8% year-on-year and the commercial market decreased by 3.1% year-on-year. After returning to growth last quarter, China's tablet PC shipments have once again seen a year-on-year increase, officially opening a new round of replacement and development cycle. (The Paper)

[TechInsights: Apple Watch global shipments reached 8.9 million in the second quarter, accounting for about half of the global smartwatch market]TechInsights Wearable Device Ecosystem (WDE) terminal market analysis research channel estimates that in the second quarter of 2024, Apple Watch global shipments will be 8.9 million, and its market share will once again climb to the top, accounting for about half of the global smartwatch market. Due to the continued adverse factors compared with the same period last year, Apple Watch shipments in the second quarter of 2024 fell slightly year-on-year (-1%). (Cailian News)

[Agency: Smartphone shipments in the Middle East increased by 20% year-on-year in the second quarter]Canalys' latest report pointed out that in the second quarter of 2024, smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Turkey) reached 11.5 million units, a year-on-year increase of 20%. This growth is mainly due to the region's economic stability and government support, which has promoted the growth of consumer demand in its smartphone market. Strategic investment in technology and economic diversification will continue to drive this growth momentum, prompting manufacturers to strengthen their market position in the region. (Jiemian News)

[China Association of Automobile Manufacturers: New energy vehicle production and sales in July increased by 22.3% and 27% year-on-year respectively]On August 16, according to the analysis of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in July 2024, new energy vehicles maintained a relatively fast year-on-year growth. In July, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 984,000 and 991,000 respectively, up 22.3% and 27% year-on-year respectively. From January to July, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 5.914 million and 5.934 million respectively, up 28.8% and 31.1% year-on-year respectively. (China News Service)