AI

Li Auto's autonomous driving chief will become head of hardware operations, primarily overseeing robotics development.

Yang Sheng, a former algorithm expert at Alibaba's DAMO Academy, has joined Nio for research on cutting-edge architecture and algorithm.

But employees are more eager to hear about plans to reverse the sales slump.

China's EV trio is betting big on AI, but their approaches differ significantly.

Nio will intensify its focus on AI in 2026 and encourages employees to deeply integrate AI usage to enhance product competitiveness and operational efficiency.

The humanoid robot has replaced human workers in the testing processes before battery packs roll off the line, with its operation cycle matching that of skilled workers.

The Livis AI glasses start at RMB 1,999 ($283) in China and will be sold overseas through channels of German optical systems manufacturer Zeiss.

Li Auto aims for the device to serve as a gateway for more users to experience its AI capabilities as it strives to become a global AI leader.

Geely will build a "fast interaction and deep thinking" architecture technology to evolve AI from a task-executing tool to an intelligent assistant capable of handling complex matters.

Geely and Chinese AI startup StepFun have unveiled the next-generation intelligent cockpit Agent OS, claiming it is the industry's first AI-powered car cockpit.