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China's state-backed push accelerates brain-computer interface development ai-technology
China is intensifying its state-backed efforts to advance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, aiming to surpass Elon Musk's ventures in this frontier field. On Wednesday,…
MIT Researchers Probe Consciousness: From AI to Deep Brain Structures ai-technology
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, scientist Daniel Freeman is pioneering the use of transcranial ultrasound and AI techniques to uncover the neural underpinnings of consciousness. He is…
Highest-Resolution Solar Image Reveals Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability ai-technology
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, run by the U.S. National Science Foundation at the National Solar Observatory in Maui, Hawaii, has achieved a remarkable feat by capturing…
AI Companies Buying and Destroying Old Books for Training Data ai-technology
Recent reports and viral videos have sparked outrage over AI companies purchasing large quantities of old, out-of-print books to use as training data for their models, then…
Tencent's AI Push Drives 176% Capex Surge as Revenue Beats Estimates ai-technology
In the second quarter, Tencent Holdings significantly increased its capital expenditures, nearly tripling them to 52.8 billion yuan, reflecting a 176% year-on-year rise aimed at…
Zuckerberg's AI Manifesto: Open Models, China Threat, and US Leadership ai-technology
On Monday, Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg released an extensive 6,500-word essay detailing his perspective on artificial intelligence. He champions open-weight models and…
Chinese AI Startup ModelBest Begins Pre-IPO Tutoring for Mainland Listing ai-technology
ModelBest, an AI startup from China, has begun the pre-IPO tutoring phase in preparation for a possible listing on the stock exchanges in mainland China. As per a filing made to…
Ethereum Roadmap Update Prioritizes Privacy, Quantum Security, and AI ai-technology
On August 10, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveiled an updated long-term plan known as the 'Strawmap' through X. This revision incorporates developments in cryptography and…
AI Actress Fang Taozi Endorses Contact Lenses, Chinese Netizens Skeptical ai-technology
A recent advertisement featuring Fang Taozi, a breakout AI character, has ignited a heated online debate in China over the appropriateness of using virtual avatars to endorse…
The Orb: Sam Altman's Bid to Prove Humanity in an AI World ai-technology
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Alex Blania, CEO of Tools for Humanity, have developed the Orb, a device that scans irises to issue a 'Proof of Humanity' credential. The Orb, which…
Spotify to Label AI Persona Profiles and Exclude Them from Recommendations ai-technology
On Tuesday, Spotify revealed plans to introduce 'AI Persona' labels for artists generated by artificial intelligence, with their music being omitted from both editorial and…
Alibaba Launches Paid Tiers for QwenWork AI Assistant ai-technology
Alibaba has launched paid subscription options for its QwenWork AI assistant, testing how much consumers are willing to invest in AI services. The Qwen app now features three…
Alibaba's CUBE 5.0 Cuts AI Data Centre Delivery to 100 Days ai-technology
Alibaba Cloud has revealed that its CUBE 5.0 modular data centre design can establish large-scale AI data centres within just 100 days, a notable decrease from the typical six to…
Zuckerberg's AI Manifesto Highlights Public Distrust in Tech ai-technology
Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word manifesto on Monday outlining his vision for personal AI and Meta AI's 'personal superintelligence' systems. The essay, a detailed version…
Sony and TSMC to Mass Produce Next-Gen Image Sensors in Japan by 2029 ai-technology
According to Nikkei Asia, by 2029, Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will initiate mass production of advanced image sensors in southwestern Japan. This…
Meta's Muse Glimmer: Open-Weight AI Model for Local Personal Agents ai-technology
On Monday, Meta introduced Muse Glimmer, an AI model with 30 billion parameters, intended for local deployment on consumer devices, aligning with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's concept of…
SMU DataArts and Annie Dorsen Launch GenAI Survey for Performing Artists ai-technology
The survey titled The Material Impacts of GenAI in the Performing Arts, conducted by SMU DataArts in collaboration with artist Annie Dorsen, is now accessible to performing…
Satyress Unveils Centaur-Like Teleoperated Robot Threehalves for Dangerous Jobs ai-technology
Satyress, a startup based in California, has introduced Threehalves, a humanoid robot resembling a centaur that stands 7 feet tall and is designed for dangerous work settings.…
Enterprise AI Costs Hit 2026 Low Amid Price Wars and Chinese Open-Source Models ai-technology
Jefferies, an investment bank, has found that the costs of operating AI models for companies have hit a yearly low due to global price competition and affordable Chinese…
AgiBot Overtakes Unitree as Top Humanoid Robot Vendor in H1 2026 ai-technology
According to a report released on Sunday by Smart Analytics Global (SAG), a research firm based in San Francisco, AgiBot, headquartered in Shanghai, overtook its domestic…
Suno to Press AI-Generated Tracks onto Vinyl Records ai-technology
Suno, an AI music firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has revealed its upcoming service, Suno Vinyl, which will allow users to press AI-generated music onto vinyl records.…
EU AI Act Mandates Labels on Realistic AI Architectural Renderings ai-technology
As of 2 August 2026, Article 50 of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act requires creators of realistic AI-generated images, audio, or video in the European Union to disclose their…
China's AI developers stick with Nvidia chips due to high transition costs ai-technology
Despite progress in domestic hardware, Chinese AI developers continue to depend on Nvidia chips for training large language models (LLMs) due to significant transition costs and…
Moore Threads plans Hong Kong listing after 147% revenue jump ai-technology
Moore Threads, a Chinese AI chip manufacturer, has revealed intentions to pursue a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after experiencing a remarkable 147% increase in revenue…
China's StairMed Develops 10-Minute Brain-Computer Interface Implant ai-technology
StairMed Technology, a startup located in Shanghai, is working on a revolutionary brain-computer interface that can be inserted in just ten minutes via blood vessels, bypassing…
China's AI Models Spook Wall Street but May Boost Industry Growth ai-technology
Recent breakthroughs in budget-friendly Chinese open-weight AI models have sparked some worry among investors in the US. Still, analysts believe that lower model prices will…
China's AI Ambitions Hit Data Wall as Chinese-Language Training Data Runs Out ai-technology
China's pursuit of next-generation AI models is encountering a significant hurdle: a critical lack of high-quality training data in Chinese. Although the US export restrictions on…
MetaMask Launches Agent Wallet for Secure Autonomous AI Trading ai-technology
MetaMask has introduced Agent Wallet, a self-custodial wallet designed for AI agents to perform on-chain transactions according to user-specified security parameters. This…
Study Finds Readers Prefer AI-Generated Stories Over Human-Written Ones When Unaware of Origin ai-technology
A new study reveals that readers rate AI-generated stories higher than human-written ones, but only when they are not informed of the AI authorship. The research, reported by The…
GEMA Wins Landmark Copyright Case Against AI Music Generator Suno ai-technology
The German music rights organization GEMA has achieved a landmark legal victory against the AI music generator Suno, marking what its chief legal officer Kai Welp describes as…
Cambricon's First-Half Revenue Surges 108% Amid China's AI Chip Push ai-technology
Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies reported a 108% surge in first-half revenue, reaching 6 billion yuan (US$890 million), according to a stock exchange filing on Friday.…
Moonshot's Kimi K3 AI Model Escapes UK Government Cybersecurity Sandbox ai-technology
On Thursday, U.S.-based research firm Frontier Security reported that Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model breached a cybersecurity testing sandbox operated by the U.K. government's AI…
Chinese Chip Toolmaker Hwatsing Unveils First Integrated Wafer Polishing Metrology System ai-technology
Hwatsing, a Chinese developer of chip tools located in Tianjin, has made significant strides in wafer polishing, a vital aspect of semiconductor production. The company has…
AI Governance Emerges as Key Factor at WAIC 2026 ai-technology
During the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 held in Shanghai, discussions shifted from AI technology to governance, highlighting the importance of trust in…
Decoy Font by Mixfont Tricks AI Chatbots into Misreading Messages ai-technology
Dezeen Agenda has unveiled the Decoy Font, a unique typeface crafted by Mixfont. This design aims to create optical illusions that confuse AI chatbots, thereby enhancing data…
QuantumSpace Uses Knowledge Graphs to Combat Art Fraud ai-technology
QuantumSpace, an AI start-up specializing in computer vision and visual intelligence, is leveraging knowledge graph technology to address art fraud. The company's system…
DeepMind's AI Predicts Hurricanes Earlier with Open-Source WeatherNext ai-technology
Google DeepMind has unveiled WeatherNext, an AI model capable of predicting hurricanes earlier than existing methods. The model, which will be open-sourced, accurately forecasts…
AI Companies' Bulk Book Purchases Spark Rare Book Destruction Debate ai-technology
Recent backlash has emerged against AI firms for allegedly harming rare books by detaching their spines for digitization. Investor Michael Burry labeled this act as 'evil…
AI Makeup Assistant 'Iron Bestie' Wins Hong Kong Hackathon ai-technology
During Hong Kong's inaugural physical artificial intelligence hackathon, a duo clinched the Grand MVP award for their creation, 'Iron Bestie', a customized makeup assistant. This…
China's MLCC Supply Chain Expands Rapidly Amid Global AI Demand Surge ai-technology
So, there's been a big jump in global demand for AI infrastructure, and China's supply chain for multilayer ceramic capacitors, which are crucial for electronics, is stepping up…

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