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🏙️ AI Cities Are Closer Than You Think. Edge AI Gets Funded. Meituan Enters Vibe Coding.


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🎙️ In today’s episode:


We spotlight three key stories shaping the future of AI in China:


  • Reimagining the AI-powered city: China launches its first national “AI Future City Design Challenge,” inviting architects, designers, and technologists to rethink how cities function with AI at the core. With a real 9,500-acre site in Tianjin as the testbed, this isn’t just about sci-fi — it’s about building livable, scalable AI-native cities.
  • More money for edge AI: ModelBest, the Chinese startup behind the popular MiniCPM model, just finished another funding round to accelerate edge AI — running powerful models directly on devices like cars and phones. With over 10 million downloads and deals with major automakers, the company is betting big on local, lightweight intelligence.
  • Meituan enters the AI coding race: Chinese super-app Meituan — best known for food delivery and local services — is testing “NoCode,” a visual AI development tool that lets users build websites, games, and tools without writing a line of code. It’s another sign of how mainstream tech platforms are doubling down on AI-native tools for work and creativity.

Whether you're building, investing, or just curious — this episode unpacks where China’s digital edge is heading and what it means for the world.


đź”— Links & Resources:

ModelBest: https://modelbest.cn/en

NoCode: https://nocode.cn/


⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode was scripted and narrated using AI tools. All software is licensed for commercial use, and content complies with platform guidelines.

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