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News articles, analyses and commentary about machines that mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem solving. This also covers chatbots, algorithms, consumer products and Big Data analysis that make use of AI.
last updated:
26 September, 2024
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Chinese satellite posed no danger but gave US observers ‘spectacular’ light show

Experts believe a fireball spotted over the US on Saturday was the remains of a Gaojing Superview 1-02, one of a cluster of satellites launched by China in December 2016. Photo: CCTV

Chinese EV industry’s lithium demand fuels research into ‘low-quality’ sources

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Researchers in China have written a paper examining the effectiveness of innovations in extracting lithium from challenging sources, including salt lakes. Photo: Shutterstock

China-born biologist Wang Cunyu returns from decades in US to head institute

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Wang Cunyu, a member of the US National Academy of Medicine, left China for the US in 1990. He has returned to develop Peking University’s Institute of Advanced Clinical Medicine. Photo: Handout

Chinese village’s sinkhole nightmare continues with kitchen floor collapse

The gaping sinkhole that appeared in the middle of Hu Yuzhen’s kitchen floor in a village in Guizou province, southwest China on December 9. Photo: Weibo / 红星新闻

Chinese scientists look at desert ant to create ultra-thin light sensor chip

Photoreceptor cells in desert ants’ eyes helps them to find their way across barren deserts without landmarks. Photo: Shutterstock
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The absence of a robust series of funding escalators – from Series A to C, leading to trade sales or IPOs – risks producing numerous start-ups with innovative ideas but lacking commercially viable products. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Weakest link in Hong Kong’s tech ecosystem? Scale-up funding

With venture capital and IPO growth weak globally, start-ups should aggressively seek international commercialisation, leverage marketing strategies and connect with power players overseas.

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US-China relations

US launches trade investigation into China’s ‘legacy’ chips

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China-born biologist Wang Cunyu returns from decades in US to head institute

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IPO

SPAC backed by Hong Kong investors readies US$150 million NYSE IPO

The SPAC is managed and backed by executives from Pacific Aegis Capital Management, Gobi Partners and Hermitage Capital.

The New York Stock Exchange is decorated and lit up for the holiday season. Photo: AFP
Asean

Opinion | How Southeast Asia can become the next AI powerhouse

Young, dynamic and fast, the region has unique advantages, supported by investment in infrastructure, talent, policy support and collaboration.

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CUHK

A Hong Kong AI model is accurately identifying eye conditions at high rates

The open-source VisionFM model from the Chinese University of Hong Kong is comparable to doctors at diagnosing ophthalmic diseases, paper finds.

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US-China tech war

The ‘AI Olympics’ gets new hurdles in Canada as US-China tech war plays out

Chinese researchers and companies such as ByteDance made up a greater share of the 37-year-old AI conference this year, but some could not secure visas.

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The 37-year-old NeurIPS conference has taken on greater significance since the launch of ChatGPT spurred greater investment in generative artificial intelligence. Photo: AFP
Tencent

China faces AI talent shortage in otherwise booming industry, report finds

A quarter of ‘new economy’ job openings this year on the Maimai platform have been directly related to AI, as Big Tech firms fight for top talent.

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Thailand

Thailand’s high-tech utopia starts to take shape – but will it deliver?

At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist.

China technology

Chinese-owned Character.ai rival vanishes from US App Store

Talkie, a popular AI companion app developed by Shanghai start-up MiniMax, has been removed from Apple’s store in the US.

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Talkie, a chatbot app developed by Chinese start-up MiniMax, allows users to converse with AI characters. Photo: Handout
Tencent

Tencent and smartphone maker Honor team up on AI while Apple lags behind

Tencent is providing cloud computing resources to strengthen Honor’s AI offerings while Apple Intelligence is still absent in China.

An Honor retail store seen in Shanghai on July 31, 2022. Photo: Shutterstock
ByteDance

ByteDance intensifies China AI rivalry with 85% price cut for visual model

ByteDance’s ultra-low pricing underscores growing rivalry in the Chinese market, where Big Tech firms and start-ups have locked horns in a brutal price war.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen showers AI companies, workers with cash to boost local industry

Municipal government issues a slew of new policies including tens of millions of dollars in subsidies to promote AI development.

US-China relations

Opinion | US-China science pact renewal a ray of hope amid techno-nationalism

The pact sustains targeted collaboration, but it also risks reinforcing emerging scientific blocs, potentially reshaping the global research landscape.

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US-China relations

US restrictions on outbound investments to China scrapped from spending bill

Earlier version had included provisions on overseas transactions involving China in sectors like chips, quantum technology and AI.

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The US Capitol in Washington, where members of Congress must pass a temporary spending bill to avert a shutdown of the American government. Photo: EPA-EFE
Apple

Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to launch AI in China, report says

The iPhone maker is reportedly in early talks with the tech giants to launch Apple Intelligence on the mainland after talks stalled with Baidu.

Alibaba

Alibaba splits AI team to sharpen consumer and business focus

It follows similar moves by ByteDance and Baidu, which have divided their AI research and application teams to tackle a competitive market.

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Autonomous vehicles

From autonomous driving to GenAI: TuSimple shifts gears as founders quarrel

Once a rising star in autonomous driving, TuSimple has announced a rebranding as it pursues AI-generated video content after ousting its CEO.

TuSimple has rebranded as CreateAI as it looks to generative AI services to turn a profit by 2026. Photo: Handout
China technology

China’s GenAI sector sees more funding, fewer deals in sign of consolidation

Total funding amounted to 35 billion yuan this year, compared with 20.5 billion yuan last year, meaning investors are being more selective.

Banking & finance

China needs to harness the power of AI to transform its finance sector, former central banker says

The call comes amid a Chinese government drive to revitalise the economy by cultivating “new quality productive forces”.

Robotics

China’s top EV maker BYD kicks off robotics recruitment drive for young talent

The Shenzhen-based carmaker is increasing its investment in humanoid robots amid a flurry of investment from local governments.

The BYD logo displayed at the Beijing Auto Show on April 25. Photo: AFP
E-commerce

Chinese start-up Zhipu AI adds US$412 million to war chest in crowded market

Zhipu said it doubled its revenue year on year in the 11 months to November, without providing an exact figure.

Visitors seen in front of the Zhipu AI booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai earlier this year. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Hong Kong set to host global heavyweights at Asian Financial Forum

The event on January 13 and 14 will bring together 100 global policymakers, business leaders, investors and experts.

Technology

Opinion | From TikTok to Apple, companies must tread carefully amid digital nationalism

Restrictive policies could hinder innovation, limit consumer choice and fragment the global digital economy.

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Science

Chinese ‘behaviour’ remarks by MIT professor unnerve top AI conference

Keynote speaker apologises after using ‘irrelevant’ example of misbehaviour that specified a Chinese student’s nationality.

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MIT scientist Rosalind Picard. Photo: MIT Alumni
Semiconductors

China’s chip industry reports sharp drop in funding amid ongoing tech war

In the first 11 months of 2024, China’s semiconductor industry recorded 677 investment deals, a decline of 35.9 per cent year on year.

A display of semiconductor technology is seen at the SEMICON China trade fair in Shanghai, March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters
Tencent

WeChat targets AI deepfake celebrity scams in latest crackdown

WeChat said it deleted 532 examples of AI-generated deepfake content and shut 209 accounts that used the technology in marketing videos.

Trending in China

China banks embrace AI interviewers: easing anxiety or trapping job candidates?

AI interviewers, each capable of processing up to 2,500 interviews, within 24 hours.

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