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Meta hires AI safety expert Dawn Song to lead Superintelligence Labs ai-technology
Dawn Song, a UC Berkeley professor and co-founder of Virtue AI, has joined Meta's Superintelligence Labs as vice-president of AI research. She announced the move on X on Friday,…
Pentagon Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Musk's xAI Data Center, Citing National Security ai-technology
The US Department of Defense has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the continued development of AI models is a matter of national security. The lawsuit…
DeepSeek's DSpark Speeds AI Inference by 85%, Cuts Chip Strain ai-technology
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek has unveiled DSpark, a speculative decoding framework that accelerates AI inference by up to 85%, addressing bottlenecks in serving large models. The…
SOLL: The AI Fashion Designer That Challenges Authorship ai-technology
SOLL, an artificial intelligence creation by architect Miro Roman and fashion designer Silvio Vujičić (born in Zagreb, 1978), operates at the crossroads of design, visual culture,…
Chinese SiC chipmaker Basic Semiconductor files for IPO amid AI data centre demand ai-technology
Basic Semiconductor, established in 2016 by alumni from Tsinghua University and the University of Cambridge, has initiated the process for an IPO. This Chinese manufacturer is…
Writer discovers fake book published under his name using AI ai-technology
French writer Julien Blanc-Gras discovered a book bearing his name that he did not write. The book was likely generated using artificial intelligence, raising questions about…
US partially lifts ban on Anthropic's AI model Mythos 5 ai-technology
The US government has permitted Anthropic to distribute its Claude Mythos 5 AI model to more than 100 'trusted' organizations in the US, including numerous Fortune 500 firms,…
Young Americans Fear AI More Than Young Chinese Due to Economic Differences ai-technology
A recent survey conducted in China involving over 7,000 participants revealed that 96% are aware of AI, with 54% actively using it. Notably, 40% incorporate AI into their work,…
ETH Zurich Develops Bidirectional Pixels That Record and Display Light ai-technology
Researchers at ETH Zurich have invented a new pixel type, called Fourier pixels, that can both capture and display light, a first in pixel technology. Led by Professor David…
China unveils first national standard for AI agent identity management ai-technology
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has introduced the country's first national standard for AI agent connectivity, titled "Artificial Intelligence Agent…
China Issues First AI Smart Glasses Code of Conduct Amid Privacy Outcry ai-technology
In response to growing concerns about privacy, China has unveiled its inaugural voluntary guidelines for AI-equipped smart glasses. Introduced by the China Academy of Information…
Zhipu AI's GLM-5.2 ranks top three globally on major benchmark ai-technology
On June 13, Zhipu AI (Z.ai), a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, unveiled GLM-5.2, an economical coding model. This model has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming…
DeepSeek plans to double workforce in AGI hiring push ai-technology
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek announced a major hiring spree on Thursday, aiming to at least double the size of every department. The company is recruiting for 33 positions across…
US Bipartisan CREATOR Act Targets AI Style Theft ai-technology
A group of bipartisan lawmakers in the US Congress has proposed the CREATOR Act (Creative Rights for Artists’ Technique and Originality Are Reserved Act), which would grant visual…
Chinese AI start-up Fysics AI launches physics-based world model Fysiverse ai-technology
Shanghai-based Fysics AI, founded by former Nvidia senior manager Zhang Lihua, has launched Fysiverse, a 'new-generation physics-based world model that adheres to real-world…
AI-Powered Thermal Cameras Detect Gray Whales in San Francisco Bay to Prevent Ship Strikes ai-technology
A new whale detection system using thermal cameras and artificial intelligence has been deployed in San Francisco Bay to reduce ship strikes on gray whales. The technology,…
360 founder urges China to develop its own AI model for cybersecurity ai-technology
Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360 Security Technology, warned that China must develop its own version of Anthropic's Mythos AI model to counter cybersecurity risks. Speaking at a…
Meta Unveils Cheaper In-House Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban Branding ai-technology
Meta has launched two new AI smart glasses models, the Meta Adventurer and Fury, designed in-house without Ray-Ban branding and priced at $299—$80 less than the second-generation…
China's photonic chips may bypass US AI curbs ai-technology
In June, China inaugurated a premier optical computing laboratory in Shanghai, marking a significant advancement that may bypass US limitations on its AI progress. After a…
Huawei and Cambricon to dominate China's AI server chip market, squeezing Nvidia ai-technology
By 2026, Chinese chip manufacturers, spearheaded by Huawei Technologies and Cambricon Technologies, are anticipated to seize almost 80% of the AI server market within China,…
Chainlink Launches Project Pangea for Stablecoin FX Settlement with 50+ Banks ai-technology
Chainlink has introduced Project Pangea, an initiative focused on cross-border foreign exchange settlements, involving more than 50 financial institutions that collectively manage…
Hong Kong can bridge US-China AI ecosystems amid decoupling ai-technology
Hong Kong is positioned to take a regulatory high road as US-China AI decoupling intensifies. A global 'sovereign AI premium' is emerging, and the US weaponisation of AI models…
Norway Bans Generative AI for Students Aged 6–13 ai-technology
Norway has enacted a ban on generative AI in educational settings for children between the ages of 6 and 13, focusing on essential skills such as reading, writing, and…
BulkQuant Platform Reflects Rise of AI Trading Robots in Financial Markets ai-technology
BulkQuant, an automated trading robot platform, exemplifies the growing integration of AI in financial markets. The platform offers AI-assisted market monitoring and strategy…
Alibaba slashes Qwen AI model prices by up to 80% on Qoder platform to lure US developers ai-technology
Alibaba Group Holding has dramatically reduced the prices of its Qwen AI models by up to 80% on the Qoder agentic coding platform. This move is aimed at attracting developers…
China's telecom giants push 'air-space-ground-sea' networks for AI ai-technology
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai on Wednesday, executives from China's major telecom companies advocated for expanding network infrastructure beyond terrestrial…
Claude Design Spreads Generic Aesthetic Across the Web ai-technology
Launched in April, Anthropic's Claude Design establishes a cohesive visual identity for websites and presentations, characterized by beige and cream backgrounds, rusty orange…
Scalable AI Infrastructure Key to Business Growth ai-technology
As firms scale AI use, outdated tech infrastructure causes slowdowns, rising costs, and data management issues. A scalable AI infrastructure enables operational efficiency through…
China's MedBot Toumai Surgical Robot Gains EU Approval, Baichuan-M4 AI Tops HealthBench ai-technology
The Toumai Remote surgical robot from Shanghai MicroPort MedBot has achieved CE mark certification from the European Union, enabling its unrestricted marketing throughout EU…
US AI export ban boosts Chinese alternatives ai-technology
The US export ban on Anthropic's AI models has inadvertently promoted Chinese AI alternatives. JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs restricted access for their Hong Kong staff, citing…
Nearly 500 Artists Urge NYC Mayor to Impose Two-Year AI Moratorium in Schools ai-technology
Nearly 500 artists, writers, and actors have signed a letter organized by the AI Moratorium Coalition (AIM) calling on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to ban artificial…
Cate Blanchett launches online consent registry for AI identity use ai-technology
Actress Cate Blanchett has launched an online portal described as a 'human consent registry,' allowing individuals to register elements of their identity and authorize or prohibit…
KeyComp Software Threatens to Eliminate Live Musicians from Musical Theatre Pits ai-technology
KeyComp, created by ex-Apple engineer Christoph Buskies, enables musical theatre shows to minimize the number of live musicians in orchestra pits. A lone keyboardist can…
31 organisations denounce opacity of AI licensing deals with music majors ai-technology
A coalition of 31 organisations has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in licensing agreements between major music labels and AI companies. Universal Music Group and…
Singapore Man Traumatized by AI-Generated Fake Family Posts Using His Photos ai-technology
A Singapore man, pseudonymously named Luke, was traumatized after discovering an ex-schoolmate used his social media photos to AI-generate a fake family life. The woman created…
Anthropic's Fable 5 shutdown opens door for China's Zhipu GLM-5.2 ai-technology
Anthropic's global suspension of its Fable 5 AI model, triggered by US government restrictions on foreign access, has created an opening for Chinese rival Zhipu AI. Fable 5,…
Alibaba chip unit T-Head triples capital to 1 billion yuan ai-technology
T-Head, Alibaba's chip design division, has increased its registered capital from 300 million yuan to 1 billion yuan (approximately US$148 million), representing its first capital…
Huawei's AI Integration in Healthcare and Education ai-technology
Huawei Technologies is embedding AI into crucial educational and healthcare systems through two significant initiatives: the AI Practice Lab (AIPL) for higher education and the…
Agentic AI Adoption Accelerates at AWS Summit Hong Kong 2026 ai-technology
At the AWS Summit Hong Kong 2026, agentic AI took centre stage as International Data Corporation predicted over 1 billion AI agents in use by 2029, a 40-fold increase from 2025.…
Google Invests $75M in A24 for AI Film Tools ai-technology
Google will invest $75 million in A24, the independent film production and distribution company, to develop AI-based technologies. The deal grants A24 access to Google's DeepMind…

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