TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has quietly launched four new generative AI apps for users outside of China, Forbes has learned. Dubbed Cici AI, Coze, ChitChop, and BagelBell, the apps …
China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban
A Reuters review discovered that Chinese military entities, as well as state-owned AI research institutes and universities, have purchased Nvidia semiconductors through lesser-known supply companies …
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Does the U.S. Have a “Talent Superpower Strategy”?
China has articulated a "Talent Superpower Strategy." But does the U.S.have an equivalent workforce and talent strategy for educating, training, attracting and retaining the talent required for …
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Baidu Sinks Most Since 2022 Despite Denying Links to PLA AI
Baidu Inc. plunged its most in more than a year after a report linked its Ernie AI platform to key military research, spurring concerns about retaliation from Washington. The search engine firm, …
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LimX Dynamics’ humanoid robot achieves real-time perceptive stair-climbing
Humanoid robotics has been evolving at a rapid pace, with several companies introducing advanced robots to the market. Tesla’s Optimus, Unitree’s H1, Agility Robotics’ Digit, and Boston Dynamics Atlas …
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Philippines Plans Military Upgrades to Disputed South China Sea Outposts
The Philippines has said it plans to develop islands and reefs in the South China Sea that are the subject of contesting claims from China. The upgrades to the territorial features will seek to make …
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‘A country but not a Country’: Taiwan Prepares to Vote in China’s Shadow
Taiwan’s more than 19 million eligible voters will cast their ballots on Saturday for the island’s next leaders and lawmakers amid domestic economic challenges and China’s continued threats against …
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In the race for AI supremacy, China and the US are travelling on entirely different tracks
Of the many events that stand out as noteworthy in online discussions across Chinese social media in 2023, it’s perhaps the rise of ChatGPT that will prove to be the most significant. Although the …
China piles pressure on Taiwan ahead of election
Taiwan will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday amid heightened tensions with China. Taiwan has recently accused China of floating spy balloons across the Taiwan Strait, and …
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Nvidia plans production of new AI chip for China
Nvidia is planning to launch its new slower artificial intelligence (AI) chip for China in the second quarter of this year, sources say, but recent reports suggest the US chipmaker may be in for a …
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