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ChatGPT and other generative AIs

ChatGPT and other generative AIs
Latest news and updates on ChatGPT, a large language model conversational bot operated by Microsoft-backed OpenAI that is able to understand sophisticated questions and give surprisingly humanlike text responses, and other generative AI, including Baidu's Ernie Bot, and image generation software such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Dall-e 2. The articles focus on the implications of such technology, the challenges it could pose China’s censors, possible bans by educational institutions, AI regulation, and the development of other similar software.
David Shedd, a former acting director of the Defence Intelligence Agency, testifies before the House Select Committee on China on Thursday. Photo: X/Select Committee on China
US-China relations

US hearing warns Chinese economic espionage now targets AI

Witnesses say decades of technology theft have strengthened Beijing, while others caution against broad anti-China measures.

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US-China relations

US officials fear ‘supervillain’ China pulling ahead in AI race even a little

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Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek on hiring spree – seeks newcomers, not just AI geniuses

Artificial intelligence

How a Chinese physical AI start-up’s new paradigm bypasses US road maps

Shanghai-based Fysics AI says Fysiverse is a ‘new-generation physics-based world model that adheres to real-world physical laws’.

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The logo of Shanghai-based Fysics AI. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Mutually assured disruption? Why China wants its own Mythos AI deterrent

Anthropic’s Mythos has become a ‘cyber nuclear weapon’ that China cannot afford to leave in US hands alone, says 360 founder Zhou Hongyi.

US-China relations

‘Looming dangers’ under China-US ties: AI and rare earths reveal a fragile floor

At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, Graham Allison says US and China recognise applications of AI may be bad for both of them.

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Science

The end of junior lawyers? How a new AI tool is transforming China’s law firms

‘The industry has become unwelcoming to inexperienced newcomers, prompting many to switch careers’: Beijing-based legal officer.

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New graduates and lawyers at the beginning of their career are the most likely to lose out on legal jobs because of the introduction of AI tools, experts say. Photo: Xinhua
The Future of Marketing in Asia

Marketing guru Sorrell says AI will dismantle the old order

Industry legend maps out how AI will shrink creative teams, supercharge hyper-personalisation and turn media buying into an algorithmic science.

The Future of Marketing in Asia

The art of persuasion enters the AI era

Content creators have risen to eclipse traditional ad formats, but now, as AI takes centre stage, the battle for authenticity is on.

Alibaba

Alibaba slashes Qwen AI model price during US working hours in fight for users

The aggressive price cut comes amid intense rivalry between US and Chinese artificial intelligence firms.

The Qwen and Alibaba logos. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic’s AI blackout gives Zhipu GLM-5.2 a chance to shine

Anthropic’s global suspension of Fable 5 has sparked concerns about the reliability of US AI infrastructure.

The logo of Anthropic, developer of the Claude AI models. Restrictions on access to Claude Fable 5 have created an opening for Chinese AI rivals seeking to expand their global reach. Photo: Shutterstock
Zhipu AI

Zhipu AI market cap tops HK$1 trillion after GLM-5.2 release

New model ranks second globally on Code Arena list for front-end web development tasks, trailing only Anthropic flagship Claude Fable 5.

Japan

Japan confronts the dark side of its teenagers’ AI addiction

An assault case involving five Japanese girls has cast a spotlight on the consequences of AI misuse.

Artificial intelligence

Norway enacts near AI ban for junior school pupils, curbs use for older children

The move follows a 2024 ban on smartphones after Norway recorded a broad decline in education test ‌scores.

An illustration of artificial intelligence. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced a near ban on the ⁠use of generative ⁠AI tools by elementary ⁠school pupils on Friday. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Shanghai charts IPO path for cash-hungry AI labs racing against US

The move aims to support listings of ‘high-quality’ AI firms that have yet to form ‘a certain scale of revenue’.

A large screen shows the latest stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on May 6. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence

Can Chinese silicon replace Nvidia? Here are 5 AI models trained on local chips

A growing number of Chinese AI labs are experimenting with shifting earlier model training phases onto domestic chips.

China-Latin America relations

Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race: Lula adviser

Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s Alipay gets AI-agent overhaul to challenge rivals Tencent and ByteDance

Fintech giant is seen leveraging its billion-user base to launch a conversational interface that coordinates 10,000 services, with safeguards.

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Ant Group is undertaking the biggest overhaul of its Alipay app in two decades. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

US judge dismisses Musk’s xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

A San Francisco judge said xAI failed to show that OpenAI induced former xAI engineer Xuechen Li to steal trade ⁠secrets.

Artificial intelligence

China’s AI ‘hundred model’ war shifts to enterprise value, JPMorgan says

Major platforms are deploying paid subscriptions and coding tools, favouring practical utility over raw power to unlock significant commercial revenue.

Artificial intelligence

These 5 ‘influencers’ are taking over social media – but they’re not human

These women supposedly attend Paris Fashion Week and get invites to top restaurants, but here’s the catch: they’re not real.

AI “influencers” Emily Pellegrini, Shudu Gram and Milla Sofia. Photos: @emilypellegrini, @shudu.gram, @millasofiafin/Instagram
Artificial intelligence

US blocks foreign access to Anthropic’s newest AI models over security risks

The commerce department’s mandate forces a shutdown of top-tier systems after officials reportedly found ways to bypass safeguards.

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Anthropic released Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on Tuesday, marketing them as its most powerful models to date. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

US Congress warned: AI race winner will rule world, and it must not be China

As Washington and Beijing battle for global supremacy in artificial intelligence, US must establish next technological edge, Congress told.

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Artificial intelligence

China leads US in everyday AI apps but firms are overvalued, experts say

Chinese labs have unveiled new models that trail closely behind those from US peers such as OpenAI and Anthropic in capabilities.

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Artificial intelligence

New Chinese police tech uses AI to scan suspects’ health and mental states

International expo in Beijing showcases cameras that measure vital signs, and even core motivation, of suspects, equipment firms say.

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Vendors at the police and anti-terrorism tech expo in Beijing showcased biometric assessment, hi-tech cameras and the use of LLM-enhanced analysis. Photo: Handout
Canada

Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI

The proposed plan could see companies fined up to 3 per cent of their global revenue or US$7.2 million if they do not comply.

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Australia and Indonesia have put in place social media bans for young users, while several European governments have announced their desire to make similar moves. Photo illustration: EPA
US-China relations

Chinese propagandists stoking dissent over Trump tariffs, data centres: OpenAI

The firm says Chinese-speaking users asked ChatGPT to come up with slogans and cartoons criticising the US president’s trade and tech policy.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | China-UK cooperation vital in ensuring the AI era puts people first

With their combined strengths, China and Britain can advance an artificial intelligence age defined by safety, inclusion and prosperity.

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