[3/20 12:00] MiniMax M2.7 Self-Evolving AI Model / Meta Horizon Worlds VR Shutdown and AI Pivot

AI News Flash for March 20, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Topics: 1. MiniMax M2.7 Self-Evolving AI Model https://venturebeat.com/technology/new-minimax-m2-7-proprietary-ai-model-is-self-evolving-and-can-perform-30-50 2. Meta Horizon Worlds VR Shutdown and AI Pivot https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/meta-horizon-worlds-metaverse-vr.html 3. AI Energy Tech Investment Thesis https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/the-best-ai-investment-might-be-in-energy-tech/ 4. Reply and Mistral AI Sovereign Enterprise Partnership https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/19/3258779/0/en/Reply-announces-a-partnership-with-Mistral-AI-to-develop-sovereign-and-enterprise-grade-artificial-intelligence-solutions.html