Chinese AI companies are optimizing software for inference tasks as restricted access to high-end Nvidia chips creates compute bottlenecks. While domestic hardware handles basic tasks, complex applications like coding still require advanced processors to meet demand.
A CNBC and SurveyMonkey survey reveals that 42% of workers support restricted AI use for junior staff, while 35% favor a total ban. Concerns center on professional development, the risk of 'AI workslop,' and potential security breaches by inexperienced employees.
Beijing-based 51World has launched a new hardware and software suite, AperEgo and AperOS, to solve the high-precision training data shortage in the embodied AI industry. The system captures human motion and sensory data to improve humanoid robot training efficiency.
President Donald Trump stated that artificial intelligence could surpass the internet in scale, urging regulation that avoids stifling growth while defending rapid data center and power plant construction across the U.S. to maintain a lead over China.
A UC Berkeley math professor who criticized students' severe math deficiencies in an op-ed admitted to using artificial intelligence for editing, sparking a debate among academics and students.
Alibaba Group Holding reported 45 per cent revenue growth for its cloud and AI division in the June quarter, driving adjusted profit to 27.3 billion yuan as AI-related products surged.
Hong Kong drivers can renew vehicle licences within one day by year-end using a new AI system that automates document verification, cutting wait times from 10 days.
Facing declining religiosity and projected temple closures, Japanese Buddhist monks and researchers are integrating AI, including chatbots and humanoid robots, to engage modern followers and address spiritual anxieties.
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Teens, a specialized version for 13- to 17-year-olds featuring content restrictions, homework guidance, and optional parental controls.
Fintech giant Stripe plans to acquire AI startup OpenRouter in a deal reportedly valued at about $7.5 billion, expanding Stripe's footprint into the artificial intelligence model market and token cost optimization.
With Chinese President Xi Jinping’s US visit weeks away, Washington and Beijing have yet to finalize the scope, participants, or lead agencies for planned artificial intelligence talks, leaving the dialogue's structure and industry involvement uncertain.
A US congressional advisory panel warned that Washington must develop a national data strategy to prevent China from gaining an insurmountable edge in AI and robotics through its advanced commercialisation of data.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi reports a second-quarter net profit decline amid high competition and R&D spending. CFO Alain Lam stated the firm is prioritizing long-term AI development over immediate monetization, despite a 25.6% jump in research costs.
China is aggressively pursuing AI self-sufficiency through national policy and subsidies, yet faces a massive financing gap and chip production deficit compared to the U.S. While Chinese firms offer cost-effective models, hardware limitations remain a key barrier.
Retired teacher Wynd Kaufmyn, 69, became the first person jailed for protesting artificial intelligence, surrendering in San Francisco after being convicted for blocking OpenAI's headquarters with StopAI.
China's People's Daily called for replacing English AI terms like 'agent' and 'LLM' with standardized Chinese equivalents to prevent cognitive dependency and boost national discourse power in technology governance.
Legendary makeup effects artist Rick Baker reflects on his illustrious Hollywood career, his iconic movie monsters, mentoring the next generation, and his views on AI during an interview at the Locarno Film Festival.
Google plans to move all Pixel smartphone, watch, and wireless earbud production out of China by next year, shifting manufacturing to Vietnam and India amid US-Beijing tensions and leveraging existing supply chains.
Global chip stocks shed US$3 trillion in market value following the repricing of scarcity and the assumption that the most capable AI systems would remain American and controllable.
Indium phosphide prices have surged sharply due to unprecedented demand for optical modules driven by the artificial intelligence boom, with major suppliers in China and Japan hiking wafer costs.
Baidu reported Q2 revenue of 31.3 billion yuan, slightly missing analyst estimates as online marketing dropped 19 per cent. However, AI-related operations surged 25 per cent, highlighting the company's shift toward an AI-first model.
A university plans to integrate artificial intelligence into 40 percent of its courses by 2030, beginning with a pilot phase in selected subjects where AI adds educational value.
Zhipu AI (Z.ai) launches GLM-5.3, China's counterpart to Project Glasswing, alongside 'Shield of Open Source' offering free security audits, automated code-auditing tools, and model usage quotas to the open-source community.
Biren Technology forecasts 1,852% to 2,107% year-on-year revenue growth for H1 2026, driven by strong demand for AI-focused GPUs, with projected revenue of ¥1.15-1.3 billion (US$170.5-218 million) and narrowing net loss.
