Fei-Fei Li’s s1-32B introduces a new approach to low-cost AI distillation, achieving strong reasoning results at a reported cloud cost under US$50. The model’s efficiency invites comparison with DeepSeek’s US$5.6 million development budget, signalling a shift in how AI capabilities may be scaled.

Apple's partnership with Alibaba brings AI-powered iPhones to China, but raises concerns over data security and compliance. As AI competition intensifies, will this alliance strengthen Apple's market position or compromise user privacy?