Models

Alibaba releases Qwen-Drive 1.0 AI model for autonomous driving: Alibaba's research arm has released Qwen-Drive 1.0, an AI model that integrates environmental perception, traffic Q&A, and route planning. Researchers noted that text-image models require intentional training for spatial awareness, as they do not automatically comprehend 3D space.

Autonomous Vehicles • The Decoder

Mistral • Series D

Mistral raises €3 billion in Samsung-led round at €21 billion valuation: French AI startup Mistral has raised a €3 billion Series D funding round led by Samsung. The investment values the company at €21 billion, up from €11.7 billion a year ago. Mistral plans to use the capital to expand into data centers beyond its core focus of developing AI models.