February 10, 2026

Pennsylvania Farmer Rejects $15M Data Centre Deal to Protect Family Farm Forever

A Pennsylvania farmer turned down a $15 million offer from data centre developers. He chose to protect his 261-acre family farm with a conservation easement, ensuring it stays farmland despite rising AI infrastructure demands.

February 9, 2026

Pony AI and Toyota Launch 1,000 Robotaxis in China, Target 3,000 by 2026

Pony AI and Toyota start mass production of 1,000 robotaxis in China this year. They aim to run 3,000 autonomous cabs in China and beyond by 2026.

February 9, 2026

ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Model Sparks Stock Rally in China’s Video Tech Race

ByteDance launched Seedance 2.0, a new AI video model that creates lifelike videos with smooth visuals. Early users praise its realism. Stocks in media and AI firms jumped on the news.

February 9, 2026

China's AI Race Heats Up with Alibaba's Qwen-3.5 and a New 'Stealth' Model

China's tech giants gear up to launch new AI models this week. Alibaba reveals Qwen-3.5, a powerful multimodal AI, while a secret 'stealth' model joins the race.

February 9, 2026

Chinese Vacuum Firm Dreame Debuts at Super Bowl, Eyes Big US Growth

Dreame, a Chinese robot vacuum maker, showcased its product in a Super Bowl ad. The move follows Temu’s US marketing success and aims to make Dreame a household name in America. CEO Ana Wang said the campaign shows long-term commitment to US customers. Revenue rose 189% in 2025; a new electric hypercar model is also in the works.