Odaily Odaily News: Google's chief scientist and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis plans to step down from his role. Hassabis is one of the key figures in the field of artificial intelligence, co-founding DeepMind in 2010 and continuing to lead the team after its acquisition by Google in 2014. In recent years, he has driven DeepMind's development in areas such as foundation models, AI research, and scientific computing. Under his leadership, DeepMind has launched influential AI projects including AlphaGo and AlphaFold, becoming a core force in Google's AI strategy. Hassabis's departure may lead to structural adjustments in Google's AI business management. Google has not yet officially announced relevant arrangements, and the specific successor and subsequent responsibility allocation remain unclear. (Axios)

Odaily Planet Daily News Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that trust in the US AI technology and its training ecosystem will allow US technology to remain competitive against Chinese products. He noted that the US enhances the competitiveness of the digital industry through an ecosystem approach, with many Chinese models running on American hyperscale cloud services globally.Nadella also said that because Chinese models adopt open weights, US companies can monitor, test, and post-train them. He believes US competitiveness comes from building a technological ecosystem that other countries can participate in and instilling trust in its management of that ecosystem.Microsoft holds approximately a 27% stake in OpenAI's for-profit public benefit corporation. US AI companies are facing competition from Chinese rivals. The emergence of DeepSeek last year triggered a $1 trillion sell-off in tech stocks; the Kimi K3 model launched by Moonshot AI in July has drawn attention for its capabilities in coding, reasoning, and knowledge work.

Odaily reports that on July 21, OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, announced the appointment of David Velez, founder and CEO of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, and Robin Vince, CEO of BNY Mellon, as independent directors of the foundation and the company. With the addition of two new independent directors, OpenAI's board will expand from eight to ten members. David Velez founded Nubank in 2013 and previously led Latin American investments at Sequoia Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Robin Vince spent 26 years at Goldman Sachs, serving as Chief Risk Officer and Chief Operating Officer. OpenAI is currently controlled by a non-profit foundation that pursues a for-profit public benefit corporation. Most board members serve on both the foundation and the company's board, with CEO Sam Altman being the sole internal director.

Odaily News Open source AI agent project OpenClaw maintainer Onur Solmaz publicly posted a strong response to various external negative controversies. He stated that the project has been continuously subjected to public opinion attacks, with the core reason being that OpenClaw adheres to a neutral public welfare nature, does not participate in token pumping, does not pursue commercial profits, differentiating itself from profit-driven AI agent products in the industry.The project maintains neutrality in both industry and geopolitics. It is precisely because its own development has touched upon the interests of peers that it has been deliberately smeared. Meanwhile, the official team refuted various accusations one by one, including being bloated, lacking security, and being acquired by OpenAI. They also introduced facts such as architectural optimization, rapid vulnerability fixes, and the team's unpaid open-source operation and maintenance. The project is defined as the people's AI, calling on the community to jointly build an open-source AI ecosystem.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, on December 20, 2025, Gate Charity held a Christmas charity event in Cotonou, Benin, distributing holiday toys to underprivileged children and organizing interactive activities. The event, co-organized by Gate Charity and JCI Abomey Calavi Sica, attracted approximately 200 children and their families. During the event, children, accompanied by their families, not only received Christmas toys suitable for different age groups but also participated in interactive activities such as fun games, creative crafts, and story sharing. The festive meal and Christmas-themed activities together created a warm and inclusive atmosphere, allowing participating families to truly feel the joy and love of Christmas. This charitable initiative not only reflects Gate Charity's consistent commitment to child welfare and community support, but also further solidifies its local partnerships and public trust. Gate Charity stated that it will continue to advance its global charitable projects in a pragmatic and sustainable manner to provide support to more vulnerable groups.

Odaily Planet Daily reported that on the afternoon of November 26, 2025, a level-5 fire broke out at Hung Fuk Court in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, causing significant casualties and property damage. This severe disaster touched the hearts of the entire Hong Kong and even the global Chinese community, prompting emergency actions from all sectors to support the affected residents through donations, supplies, and volunteer services. Against this backdrop, the AB Charitable Foundation donated HK$10 million to the Hong Kong General Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China to jointly participate in the fire relief and post-disaster community reconstruction work at Hung Fook Court in Tai Po, and to work together to promote the sustainable development of humanitarian aid and related public undertakings. The AB Charitable Foundation was established in Ireland in May 2025, dedicated to promoting global well-being, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups affected by war and natural disasters, especially women and children. This donation not only reflects the AB Charitable Foundation's core mission of "Tech for Good" but also emphasizes building a truly united and mutually supportive community with a shared future for mankind, transcending regional, cultural, and ethnic boundaries, all within the framework of a shared global community. About the AB Charitable Foundation AB Charitable Foundation is an independent international non-governmental organization registered in Ireland and holding EU legal person status. Its technical and financial support comes from AB DAO. The foundation is dedicated to using cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence to build a transparent, trustworthy, and traceable philanthropic infrastructure, thereby promoting the sustainable development of public services such as education, healthcare, the environment, and humanitarian aid.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, Bitget previously announced a donation of HK$12 million to Hong Kong to support emergency relief efforts, assistance to affected families, and post-disaster reconstruction following the Tai Po Hung Fook Court fire. The donation will be handled and implemented by three reputable local charitable organizations. Currently, the HK$12 million has been fully disbursed, as follows: HK$5 million donated to Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong HK$3.5 million donated to the Salvation Army Hong Kong HK$3.5 million donated to Po Leung Kuk, Hong Kong

According to official sources, Bitget will donate HK$12 million to Hong Kong to support emergency relief efforts, assistance to affected families, and post-disaster reconstruction following the Hung Fook Court fire. The donation will be handled and implemented by three reputable local charitable organizations: The donations are distributed as follows: Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong – HK$5 million to assist with emergency medical support, treatment costs for injured persons, and to provide necessary health and rehabilitation support to affected families. The Salvation Army Hong Kong – HK$3.5 million – will be used to provide economic assistance, temporary shelter, living supplies, and basic living reconstruction services to help affected families resume their daily lives as soon as possible. Po Leung Kuk, Hong Kong – HK$3.5 million will be used for community support, psychological counseling, family assistance, and follow-up social work after the fire to help affected residents get through the transition period. Bitget stated that it hopes every penny of the donation will be used transparently, promptly, and effectively. Through this donation, it aims to work with local charitable organizations to provide timely and practical support to disaster-stricken residents, helping the community rebuild and return to normal life as soon as possible.

According to Odaily, Matrixport Group, through its Hong Kong branch, donated HK$3 million to relevant relief organizations to fully support emergency relief, resettlement, and reconstruction efforts following the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong. This donation, jointly made by the Group and its employees, will be specifically used for disaster relief and reconstruction. Following the disaster, the Group immediately communicated and coordinated with relevant organizations in Hong Kong to swiftly implement donations. Matrixport extends its deepest condolences to the citizens who tragically lost their lives in this accident and to the firefighters who died in the line of duty, pays its highest respects to the frontline fire and rescue personnel, and extends its sincere sympathies to the families of the victims. Matrixport will continue to closely monitor the aftermath of the disaster and collaborate with local philanthropic partners to provide ongoing support to the affected Hong Kong communities.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that RaveDAO, a decentralized music and culture organization, has announced the launch of its ecosystem token, RAVE, aiming to connect artists, organizers, and fans through token economics and promote a decentralized entertainment ecosystem where "culture is the protocol." RaveDAO evolved from offline music events in multiple global cities and currently has branches in Singapore, Dubai, Seoul, Miami, Hong Kong, Brussels, Bangkok, and Amsterdam, and is gradually expanding into the European and American markets. The total supply of RAVE is 1 billion, with 30% allocated to the community, 31% to the ecosystem, 20% to the team and co-builders, 5% to early supporters, 5% to liquidity, 3% to airdrops, and 6% to the foundation and charity pool. Approximately 23.03% will circulate after the token generation event (TGE), with the remainder having a 12-month cliff and a 36-month linear unlocking period. RAVE's core uses include governance voting, event ticket payments, artist collaboration licensing, and staking incentives. Event organizers can stake RAVE to obtain brand licenses and participate in revenue sharing; users can stake to unlock VIP privileges, collect digital artifacts, and earn content incentives. A portion of event proceeds will be used to buy back and burn RAVE to achieve a deflationary cycle for the token. RaveDAO plans to establish 50 branches globally by 2027, serving over 300,000 participants, and will donate a portion of its proceeds to charitable projects (such as the Tilganga Eye Center in Nepal and the Nalanda West Meditation Program in the United States). RaveDAO has collaborated with artists such as Vintage Culture, Don Diablo, Lilly Palmer, and Morten, as well as organizations like WLFI, Binance, OKX, Bitget, and Polygon, aiming to create open entertainment infrastructure for the Web3 era.