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NO.1 Worldcoin price skyrocketed nearly 200% in seven days

On February 15th, OpenAI released the video generation model Sora. Sora's launch has made a splash in the AI field. Worldcoin, a digital currency initiated by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has seen its price rise by nearly 190% in the past 7 days. Currently, Worldcoin's total market capitalization is rapidly approaching $1 billion, ranking 88th in terms of token market capitalization.

Commentary: The recent surge in Worldcoin's price may be due to investor recognition of Sora, or market speculation.

NO.2 Musk: Neuralink's first human trail subject "seems to have fully recovered"

Musk revealed on the social media platform X’s Spaces event that Neuralink’s first human trial subject“seems to have fully recovered and can move the mouse on the computer screen with his mind”.

Commentary: Neuralink's research opens up new possibilities for the integration of humans and machines, but its safety and effectiveness may need to be further validated through more clinical trials.

NO.3 Nvidia's latest financial report are about to be released

As one of the biggest focuses of this earnings season, AI chip giant Nvidia will release its latest quarterly report on February 21st local time. Currently, Wall Street expects quarterly revenue to increase from $60.5 billion a year ago to $20.378 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.56, up more than 700% year-over-year. Year-to-date, Nvidia's stock price has risen 46%, and its total market capitalization has also surpassed Google to become the third-largest company by market capitalization in the U.S. stock market.

Commentary: Nvidia's revenue and profits are expected to grow significantly, thanks to its continued efforts in AI chips. Nvidia may consolidate its leading position in the AI chip market by continuously expanding the coverage and functionality of its platform.

NO.4 IDC predicts: AI PC shipments to surge in the next few years

International Data Corporation (IDC) recently released a report predicting that AI PC shipments are expected to reach nearly 50 million units in 2024. By 2027, that number is expected to climb to over 167 million units, accounting for nearly 60% of global PC shipments. According to IDC, an AI PC is a PC with specific system-on-a-chip (SoC) capabilities that can run generative AI tasks locally.

Commentary: IDC's report shows the latest changes and upgrades in the AI PC industry. The expected surge in AI PC shipments indicates the demand and expectation of consumers and enterprises for more intelligent and efficient PCs.

NO.5 Microsoft plans to invest $2.1 billion to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain

Microsoft President Brad Smith wrote on the X platform that the company will invest $2.1 billion over the next two years to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Spain. Prior to that, the company announced plans to invest 3.2 billion euros ($3.45 billion) in Germany over the next two years, with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Commentary: Microsoft's investment plan shows the company's global layout in the AI and cloud fields. In addition, Microsoft's investment will provide better services for Spanish enterprises and also promote Spain's digital transformation and innovation capabilities.

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