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Meta has appointed ChatGPT co-creator Shengjia Zhao as chief scientist of its new Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Zhao, who helped develop ChatGPT, GPT-4, and OpenAI's o1 reasoning model, will guide the scientific direction of Meta's ambitious AI initiative. He joins Alexandr Wang, former Scale AI CEO, who heads the unit. Meta has recruited top researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and other leading AI organizations in a talent drive personally led by Mark Zuckerberg. The lab aims to compete with industry leaders by advancing frontier AI research and developing next-generation AI models.

Tesla has received multiple shareholder proposals regarding a potential investment in xAI, Elon Musk's AI startup. Musk stated this decision will be put to a shareholder vote, not made by him alone. The matter may be addressed at Tesla's annual meeting on November 6, 2025. Unlike competitors such as ChatGPT and Google DeepMind, xAI has yet to secure major corporate customers or widespread developer adoption.

Spear AI, founded by U.S. Navy veterans in San Francisco, has secured its first funding round to develop AI solutions for submarine sensor data analysis. The startup aims to enhance underwater intelligence by applying advanced machine learning to process complex sonar signals and imagery from submarines. Their technology addresses challenges in threat detection, situational awareness, and operational decision-making for both defense and commercial maritime applications. With backing from defense-focused investors, Spear AI plans to expand its engineering team and launch pilot projects by early 2026, contributing to the growing implementation of AI in national security domains.

Chinese tech firms are showcasing AI innovations despite U.S. sanctions limiting access to advanced technology. The government's industrial policy supports research, talent development, and computing resources to position China as an AI leader by 2030. While export controls on AI chips create challenges, companies are making strategic adaptations. AI adoption is expanding in electric vehicles, robotics, and healthcare. The private tech sector drives much innovation, developing alternatives to U.S. models. Despite obstacles, China's AI industry is expected to maintain its position as a close second to the U.S., fueled by market competition and government investment.