The open-source AI platform OpenClaw released the beta version v2026.3.11-beta.1 on March 11, introducing 15 new features, including multimodal indexing and local model experience improvements. Several high-risk vulnerabilities were fixed to enhance the system's security defenses.

Gate News Report, March 12, Bridge Data Centres (BDC) plans to invest up to 5 billion SGD (approximately 3.9 billion USD) in Singapore for artificial intelligence technology development, aiming to accelerate its business growth in Asia. BDC CEO Eric Fan stated that the private company will invest in research projects and facilities, focusing on advanced power architecture, next-generation cooling systems, AI-driven operations, and energy optimization for high-density computing environments.

Gate News Report, March 12 — According to Gate Market Data, as of press time, GTC (Gitcoin) is trading at $0.11, up 34.89% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.12 and a low of $0.08. The 24-hour trading volume is $6.1 million. The current market cap is approximately $9.95 million, an increase of $2.57 million from yesterday. Gitcoin is an authoritative reference library for the Ethereum funding ecosystem, focusing on providing reliable directories and reference resources for the funding mechanisms, platforms, case studies, and research of the next-generation internet. The platform integrates contemporary trends such as crowdfunding, AI, Ethereum, open-source software, stablecoins, decentralized networks, participatory budgeting, and 21st-century collective action. Gitcoin offers users over 120 case studies.

Gate News Announcement: On March 12, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), relying on the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Alliance (AIIA) Software Intelligence Committee, officially launched the standardization work for the Claw series of intelligent assistant agents. CAICT has long been dedicated to the "AI + Software" field and has published multiple international and domestic standards, including development/testing/operation intelligent agents and software intelligence maturity models. The Claw series standards launched this time aim to systematically promote the construction of a standard system related to intelligent assistant agents.

Feishu CEO Xie Xin pointed out the fundamental differences between individual and enterprise use of AI Agents, emphasizing the security and responsibility issues faced in enterprise applications. He mentioned that trust and safety are key factors for AI to be integrated into work scenarios. He also referenced Feishu's recent launch of the OpenClaw solution, aimed at enhancing user security and convenience.

Gate News Announcement: On March 12, AI search startup Perplexity officially launched a new product, Personal Computer. This product is based on a continuously running Mac mini device, deeply integrating Perplexity's AI capabilities with local hardware, enabling 24/7 operation. It supports cross-file, cross-application, and cross-session operations. Currently, Perplexity has opened applications for the initial waitlist and will provide corresponding support and resources to early users.

Bittensor infrastructure startup General Tensor announced on March 12th that it has completed a $5 million oversubscribed seed and pre-seed funding round, with participation from multiple investment institutions, focusing on infrastructure development for decentralized AI networks and DeFi application development.

VanEck Research Director Matthew Sigel pointed out that Bitcoin mining stocks are attractive to investors, as mining companies are shifting toward the AI market to enhance value. Core Scientific plans to sell Bitcoin assets to expand its AI business, and Riot Platforms expects to achieve a strategic transformation by 2025. Over the past 12 months, both Core and Riot stocks have increased by 90%, while MARA has fallen 35% due to rising costs. NODE ETF has risen over 30% since its launch.

Elon Musk revealed that xAI, in collaboration with Tesla, is developing the Macrohard or Digital Optimus project, which combines Grok and AI technologies to process computer operations in real time. This system simulates the entire company's operations and is jokingly called "Giant Hard." Its goal is to create a unique and low-cost real-time intelligent AI system.