The AI is definitely better about defending itself now, but there are still instances where it gets hyperaggressive then can't defend itself. I still managed to get some majority buys done on today's awkward map, so I imagine stronger maps (with as many AIs) may still go quickly, but daily challenges seem like they'll be less of a pure rush going forward.

It looks like the second player to found in a 1v1 instantly gets to found with no debt now (and also no possibility of extra bonus money)? Beyond that odd quirk, I couldn't really get a read on any of the changes from today's 1v1 daily. 

There was a weird moment in my replay, around the start of day 3, where the AI throws an EMP at empty space, though.

EDIT: Also wanted to mention that hotkeys for choosing HQ types during the founding phase no longer work. A silhouette in the shape of the HQ type will flash briefly, but you can't actually found when clicking during that time.

I now have the best time, after improving on Kingmorgan's method for the best time on next_version. Replay should be up on the server.

Todays attempts.

http://www.filedropper.com/replay_1
http://www.filedropper.com/replay_7