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Artificial intelligence
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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China develops first AI robot lifeguard to stand 24-hour watch over river

The vessel has been tested in Luohe, a city in Henan province. Photo: Handout

Chinese women wore tank tops, transparent clothing 800 years ago: study

Chinese scientists have created a digital reconstruction of a wealthy woman’s clothing from the Southern Song dynasty. Photo: Wuhan Textile University

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Negotiations have come to a standstill over an planned exchange of China’s Chang’e-5 lunar samples, pictured, and samples collected by America’s Apollo missions. Photo: Xinhua via AP

Chinese leader gives moon dust to Italian President

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Chinese President Xi Jinping presented his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella with samples collected from the moon. Photo: CGTN

Rampaging wild boars a growing menace in China’s cities

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Wild boar problems are not unique to mainland China. Hong Kong has started capturing and culling the animals to reduce their numbers. Photo: Shutterstock

Magnetic shield over North America is losing strength: PLA scientists

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