Monday, May 25, 2026

Brother Ruiping is here. There are a few points worth mentioning in today's pile of signals. Some are clichés, and some show new signs.

First of all, the trend of AI is not only blowing hard now, but also beginning to penetrate deep into the bone marrow. Google CEO Pichai has publicly admitted that Gemini is "really a little behind" on Coding. This is not easy to say, which means that even the giants are feeling the pressure. But if you look at the model updates on Hugging Face, Tencent's translation model, Lance in bytes, and some people on V2EX complaining about the OpenAI weekly limit and switching to Claude, all of which show that the code generation and practical application capabilities of the AI model are in heated competition.

There is a particularly interesting experiment here, which is "Let AI be the boss." In this matter, as I said before, AI replaces not screws, but management who only knows how to follow suit. If a team can make AI the boss, it means that AI already has the ability to make decisions, coordinate, and allocate tasks. This is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a subversion of the existing organizational structure. What does this mean for us ordinary developers? Don't think that you can rest easy by just writing CRUD. Your workflow and your daily tasks will soon be deeply involved or even reshaped by AI. You have to learn to collaborate with and even command AI, rather than be commanded by it. The construction of a local AI knowledge base is a microcosm of this trend. It teaches you how to turn AI tools into your true intelligent partner, rather than a "search engine" for temporary help. To be honest, the engineering difficulty of this thing is not small and requires a deep understanding of knowledge management and AI interfaces, but its value is long-term and can truly improve personal productivity.

Another point of concern to me is GitHub's staff turnover dilemma under Microsoft. This matter can be big or small. As the world's largest developer community and code hosting platform, GitHub's health is directly related to the entire open source ecosystem. After Microsoft acquired GitHub, although it appeared to have invested heavily on the surface, internal cultural conflicts and differences in technical routes were difficult to avoid. If core technical personnel are lost, it may lead to a decline in platform innovation, compromise service quality, and even affect code security and stability. For developers, the importance of GitHub is self-evident. If it really goes wrong, everyone will start looking for alternatives or put more energy into other platforms such as GitLab and Gitee. This will be a slow but lasting impact that deserves more attention from us yard farmers.

Finally, although Wentai Technology's lawsuit against Anshi Semiconductor is not purely technical news, it reveals a deep-seated problem: the semiconductor industry's supply chain is independently controllable and the international business game. Behind the 8 billion yuan claim is a struggle for control, involving technological competition between countries and corporate strategic security. This is not just a legal issue, but also a mixture of engineering, technology, capital and geopolitics. For us technicians, this reminds us that no matter how powerful technology is, it will ultimately fall within the framework of business and politics. No matter how good your skills are, if you are stuck and controlled by others, your value will be greatly reduced. So instead of concentrating on writing code, look up at the world and see these grand business and strategic narratives that will ultimately affect your job.

The successful launch of the Shenzhou 23 manned spacecraft and the smooth arrival of the astronaut crew not only mark another milestone in China's space industry, but also reflect the intensification of competition in the global space field. The mission not only involves scientific experiments and technical tests, but may also involve space infrastructure construction, such as the expansion or maintenance of the space station. This is closely related to China's continued investment and technology accumulation in the aerospace field in recent years. As China astronauts have members from Hong Kong stationed for the first time, this not only enhances China's international influence, but also provides possibilities for more international cooperation in the future. Half a year later, we may see more scientific research results on China's space station and China's new role in international space cooperation. A year later, as more countries join the space race, China's strategic advantage in the space field may become more obvious, but it may also face competitive pressure from the United States, Russia and other countries.

At the same time, Iran has refused to make specific commitments on the nuclear issue, reflecting the complexity of the global geopolitical landscape. The denial of Israeli media reports means that Iran is more cautious in handling the nuclear issue and is reluctant to link the unfreezing of assets to the issue of nuclear materials. This could exacerbate tensions in the Middle East, especially between Israel and Iran. Russia used the Hazel Tree missile to carry out a large-scale strike on Ukraine, further exacerbating the Ukraine crisis. These events show that global geopolitical uncertainty is increasing and the game between countries is becoming more intense. In the short term, this may lead to fluctuations in the international energy market, especially the rise in oil and natural gas prices. Six months later, we may see more countries taking action to respond to these geopolitical changes, such as strengthening regional cooperation or improving their own military capabilities. A year later, the global political landscape may undergo a deeper reorganization, and some countries may reassess their foreign policies.

In the field of technology, Google CEO admitted that Coding is lagging behind, reflecting that artificial intelligence technology is developing rapidly, and large technology companies are constantly adjusting their strategies. FTSE Russell classified Alphabet and AMD as pure growth stocks, indicating that the market is highly optimistic about the growth potential of the two companies. Alphabet's market value surged to second place, showing that its investment in the AI field has begun to see results. This not only boosts investor confidence, but may also trigger other technology giants to follow suit. Half a year later, we may see more large-scale investments in the AI field by technology companies, especially in the direction of multimodal bases, AI-native agents and wearable hardware. One year later, AI technology will further penetrate into all walks of life and become a new economic growth point. But at the same time, it can also lead to technical unemployment, especially for developers who rely on traditional programming skills. In this context, mastering AI-related skills and tools will become a prerequisite for the future workplace. In addition, the widespread application of AI may also raise more ethical and privacy issues, requiring industry and government to jointly formulate corresponding norms and standards.

In today's science and technology signals, we can see several important events, which not only reflect the current hot spots in the field of science and technology, but also predict possible trends and challenges in the future.

First of all, the successful launch of the Shenzhou 23 manned spacecraft is undoubtedly a major milestone in China's space industry. Behind this achievement is China's continued investment and breakthroughs in the field of aerospace technology. However, this has also led to thinking about the economic costs of space technology. Although aerospace technology plays an irreplaceable role in the country's scientific and technological strength and international status, its high R & D and operating costs cannot be ignored. How to balance the economic and social benefits of aerospace technology is an issue that needs in-depth discussion.

Secondly, Google CEO Pichai's public admission that Google is lagging behind in Coding reveals the challenges technology giants face in technology competition. In the AI era, technology iteration is getting faster and faster, and new technologies and new applications are emerging one after another. If technology giants stick to their laurels and do not carry out technological innovation, they will easily be eliminated by the market. Pichai's remarks are not only a reflection on Google's own current situation, but also a warning to the entire technology industry.

Finally, the growth of the functional care market reflects consumers 'growing demand for health and personalization. As people's living standards improve, the demand for personal care products is no longer limited to basic cleaning and maintenance, but pays more attention to the efficacy and personalization of the products. This has brought huge market opportunities to related companies, but it also needs to face fierce market competition and changes in consumer demand.

To sum up, the impact and risks of these incidents are manifold. For aerospace technology, how to maximize economic benefits while ensuring scientific and technological strength is an important issue. For technology giants, facing the challenges of technological competition, they need to maintain innovation and continuously introduce new technologies and new products. For the beauty industry, how to meet consumers 'growing health and personalized needs will be the key to corporate development.

At the same time, these events also reflect the value brought by technological development. Breakthroughs in aerospace technology have not only enhanced the country's scientific and technological strength, but also provided new possibilities for mankind to explore the universe. The technological innovation of technology giants has promoted the progress of the entire society. Changes in the beauty industry have provided consumers with richer and personalized product choices.

However, these incidents also remind us that while pursuing technological progress and commercial interests, we need to pay attention to potential risks. For aerospace technology, safety is the most important consideration. For technology giants, we need to be vigilant about technology monopoly and abuse. For the beauty industry, attention needs to be paid to product quality and consumer health.

In short, today's technology signals reflect the changes taking place in the field of science and technology, which bring both opportunities and challenges. We need to view these changes with a rational attitude. We must not only seize opportunities but also guard against risks, so that we can go further on the road of scientific and technological development.