Cambridge University professor Alan Macfarlane has gained over 2.4 million followers on Chinese social media platforms within a year, resonating with young audiences through reflections on life and modern pressures.
Meta faces mounting legal pressures and costly court rulings over child safety, while its smartglasses spark privacy backlash. Simultaneously, Google experiences a major executive shake-up amid the intense AI race with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has strengthened its strategic and defense ties with Israel, becoming a key contributor to its weapons supply chain despite international backlash over the Gaza conflict.
The 'Cockroach movement' in India has seen Gen Z protesters challenge the Modi government and mainstream media over examination leaks. By using social media to document police crackdowns, young activists are bypassing traditional narratives and demanding accountability.
The tech industry is divided over the future of open-source AI, with Nvidia and Microsoft pushing for it while Anthropic and OpenAI argue against due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, social media giants settle lawsuits over addiction claims, and Google receives a $1bn EU fine for prioritizing its services.
浙江宁波鄞州区东钱湖镇建设村引入宁波诺丁汉大学国际资源，通过“行走在中国”项目促进中外文化交流。中外博士生体验乡村文化，并计划为当地商户直播推广，助力乡村发展与振兴。
Google faces delays with its Gemini 3.5 AI model, impacting its market position, while Chinese startup Moonshot releases a free, open-weight model, intensifying US-China AI competition. Simultaneously, Silicon Valley workers are taking collective action, including lawsuits and petitions, to protect their jobs from AI automation amidst the industry boom.
英國品牌Cath Kidston與Hello Kitty合作推出聯名系列，以英式鄉村風格為靈感，結合玫瑰、紅蘋果等元素，打造三款全新印花，包含包款、配件與生活用品，即日起在台開賣。
Der Bundestag hat ein Gesetz zur Stabilisierung der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung verabschiedet. Kernpunkt ist die Förderung evidenzbasierter Medizin, die den Patientennutzen in den Vordergrund stellt, primär aus Kostengründen. Eine Kommission empfiehlt Ärzten, schädliche Maßnahmen zu unterlassen.
Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, set to face off in the World Cup, share an unlikely friendship forged at Borussia Dortmund. Their burgeoning rivalry could define the future of football, contrasting with the Messi-Ronaldo era.
南韓女團KARA成員韓昇延將於8月22日在台北舉行粉絲見面會。她日前出席美容講座，分享出道近19年來最大的改變是體力，並後悔年輕時為控制體重過度節食，最想提醒自己不必刻意少吃。
Tech giants like Google and Amazon are seeing increased carbon emissions due to AI investments, jeopardizing net-zero goals. Meanwhile, Meta is exploring new revenue streams like cloud computing and prediction markets amid stock decline and legal challenges.
劇場演員蕭東意在《星期六晚上》節目中，以「Anonymous 匿名者」身份開場，諷刺政壇「劣幣驅逐良幣」現象，並巧妙運用諧音梗批評候選人背景及預算刪減議題，最後以「選垃圾就投垃圾」金句作結。
The AI industry is undergoing a financial stress test as global markets slump, with major tech stocks like Alphabet, Samsung, and SK Hynix experiencing significant drops. Concurrently, California's proposed billionaire tax is influencing political discourse, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a nationwide minimum tax on the super-wealthy.
广州外国人服务平台“HELLO GUANGZHOU”26日上线，集政务服务、便利生活、旅游博览、广交会专区于一体，旨在提升外国人入境游便利化水平，优化涉外服务营商环境。
The NY-12 Congressional primary sees a clash of tech billionaires through super PACs, with $27.83 million spent to influence the race, particularly around AI safety policies and candidate Alex Bores.
Apple TV's 'Sugar,' starring Colin Farrell as an alien PI, returns for season 2. The show, known for its film noir homages and detached melancholy, pushes the extraterrestrial aspect to the periphery, focusing on John Sugar's hopeless cases and the show's signature distressed urban aesthetic.
Gilbert & George, the renowned 80-something art duo, discuss their unlikely friendship with 41-year-old street artist Endless, their creative process, and legacy in the art world from their East London home.
The White House imposed export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, causing chaos for users and casting doubt on the company's future. Conflicting narratives and internal political struggles within the administration have obscured the reasons and responsibility for the decision, highlighting the volatile nature of AI regulation.
A new trend of "loneliness influencers" is emerging, broadcasting tales of their friendless lives online. The author finds their content, which often depicts cozy nights alone with self-care rituals, to be depressing and defeatist, arguing for more proactive social engagement instead.
The 54th Venice Theatre Biennale, under Willem Dafoe's creative direction, presents a diverse program featuring experimental theatre, cultural fusions, and a focus on marginalized voices. Highlights include Emma Dante's Golden Lion award, Davide Iodice's "Promemoria," and innovative reinterpretations of classic works.
長榮航空美洲總分公司副總經理蘇偉仁為大聯盟巨人隊Hello Kitty日開球，象徵即將開航的華盛頓為北美航線第10個客運航點。他表示，6月26日桃園-華盛頓直飛航班已客滿，顯示北美與台灣間的密切連結。
Washington insiders gathered at a gala to discuss Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI, but the event highlighted the industry's focus on profit over papal doctrine. Political maneuvering around AI regulation, particularly involving Donald Trump, remains chaotic and influenced by lobbying.
Donald Trump's administration prioritizes AI growth over regulation, evidenced by executive orders and discussions of government stakes in AI firms. Meanwhile, Anthropic advocates for a pause in AI development while pursuing an IPO, raising questions about its safety-first posture.
