Total Investment Reaches $700 Billion! Microsoft, BlackRock, and Others Establish the World’s Largest AI Investment Fund

总投资额高达7000亿！微软、贝莱德等联合成立全球最大AI投资基金

Microsoft, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and UAE's MGX announced the formation of the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP) with a fund size of $30 billion.
微软与贝莱德、全球基础设施合作伙伴（GIP）和阿联酋MGX宣布成立全球AI基础设施投资伙伴关系（GAIIP），规模达300亿美元。

The fund will invest in data centers and energy facilities to meet the growing demand for computing and energy.
该基金将投资数据中心和能源设施，以满足日益增长的计算与能源需求。

With debt financing included, the total investment will reach $100 billion, strengthening the U.S.’s competitiveness in AI.
通过债务融资，总投资额将达到1000亿美元，增强美国在AI领域的竞争力。

Microsoft executives stated that this collaboration will drive innovation and bolster national security and economic prosperity.
微软高管表示，这次合作将推动创新，并增强国家安全和经济繁荣。

NVIDIA will also support GAIIP by providing expertise in AI factory design and integration.
英伟达也将支持GAIIP，提供AI工厂设计和整合方面的专业知识。

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Starting a Rate-Cut Cycle

美联储降息50BP，开启降息周期

The Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis point cut in the federal funds rate to a range of 4.75%-5.00%, marking the first rate cut since March 2020.
美联储宣布将联邦基金利率下调50个基点至4.75%-5.00%，这是自2020年3月以来的首次降息。

The Fed stated that inflation has made further progress toward the 2% target, but remains slightly high.
美联储表示通胀已向2%目标取得进展，但仍略高。

The rate cut decision was passed by an 11-1 vote, with Governor Bowman opposing and suggesting a 25-basis point cut.
此次降息以11-1的投票结果通过，理事鲍曼反对并建议降息25个基点。

The Fed removed the language from its statement regarding refraining from lowering rates until inflation progresses further.
美联储声明中删除了此前关于暂不降低利率的措辞。

This rate cut signals the official start of a rate-cutting cycle by the Fed.
此次降息标志着美联储正式开启降息周期。

Xiaomi Surpasses Apple in August, Becoming the World’s Second Largest Smartphone Brand After Samsung

小米 8 月超越苹果，成为仅次于三星的全球第 2 大智能手机品牌

In August, Xiaomi's smartphone sales surpassed Apple’s, making it the second-largest smartphone brand globally.
小米今年8月手机销量超过苹果，成为全球第二大智能手机品牌。

Despite facing supply chain issues in 2022, Xiaomi adjusted its strategies and achieved strong growth.
尽管2022年遭遇供应链问题，小米通过调整策略实现了强劲增长。

In the first half of 2024, Xiaomi's sales grew by 22% year-over-year.
2024年上半年，小米销售额同比增长22%。

Xiaomi focused on a streamlined product line and expanded its market share through high-end and low-end devices.
小米专注于精简产品线，并通过高端和低端设备扩展市场份额。

The Redmi 13 and Note 13 series performed exceptionally well in the low-end market.
其Redmi 13和Note 13系列在低端市场表现出色。

Musk's Neuralink Celebrates: “BlindSight” Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Certification

马斯克的脑机接口公司喜报：「盲视」已获 FDA 突破性医疗器械认证

Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, announced that its “BlindSight” project received the FDA’s Breakthrough Device Certification.
马斯克旗下的Neuralink公司宣布，「盲视」项目已获得美国FDA的突破性医疗器械认证。

The project aims to help restore vision for the blind and will speed up the development and market approval processes.
该项目旨在帮助盲人恢复视觉，将加速研发和市场审批进程。

Neuralink’s breakthrough research has garnered widespread attention and could revolutionize the medical field.
Neuralink的突破性研究引发广泛关注，有望改变医疗领域。

The certification is seen as a significant advancement for brain-computer interface technology.
此次认证被视为脑机接口技术的重要进展。

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全球最大AI投资基金成立，总投资额高达7000亿 | 美联储降息50BP，开启降息周期