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LATEST China Science NEWS

China boosts tech outreach to Global South as US collaboration dips: analysts

The US now maintains dozens of bilateral science and technology pacts, according to the State Department. Photo: Shutterstock

Family of China-born neuroscientist Jane Wu files death-related civil complaint

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Chinese-born molecular biologist Jane Wu was a prominent neuroscientist at Northwestern University, Illinois before her death in July 2024. Photo: Baidu

China’s Tianwen-2 returns Earth, moon images as ‘lunar cave’ robot tests continue

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An image of the Earth taken by the Tianwen-2 spacecraft’s narrow field-of-view navigation sensor on May 30. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese scientists uncover coal power’s dirty secret in satellite data study

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China’s Tuoketuo plant is the world’s largest coal-powered power station. Photo: Handout

How does long-term exercise slow ageing? Chinese scientists have an answer

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Chinese researchers have found that betaine, a compound naturally occurring in the kidneys during long-term exercise, helps people to live longer. Photo: Reuters
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A Meta AI logo is seen in this illustration created on May 20, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Meta Platforms

Scale AI CEO stresses start-up’s independence after Meta deal

Scale’s 28-year-old former CEO and co-founder Alexandr Wang left the start-up to lead a new superintelligence unit at Meta.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks can leverage AI and trade changes to fuel growth: KPMG

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure a quality AI education is available to all

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Huawei

Huawei to open-source self-developed programming language Cangjie

The language supports general programming for apps on HarmonyOS Next, Huawei’s self-developed platform.

The logo of Huawei is seen at the Viva Technology conference in Paris, France, in June. Photo: Reuters
ByteDance

ByteDance pushes recruitment of fresh robotics talent as AI remains a priority

The new recruits are expected to work under ByteDance’s Seed department, which handles AI-related research and development initiatives.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | As Hong Kong is learning, a deepfake crime epidemic is upon us

Anyone with an image can become fodder for fraud. For a global city like Hong Kong, the threat is not just financial, it is existential.

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Apple

Apple eyes using Anthropic or OpenAI as it rethinks Siri’s future

The iPhone maker has talked with both companies about using their large language models for Siri, according to sources.

The Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

My Take | China’s rapid adoption of AI demands greater scrutiny of the social impact

In contrast to the perception that Beijing has placed a lot of ‘guardrails’ on AI, China’s AI regulation so far has been limited.

India

Indian tech hub’s ‘fake news’ bill sparks free speech fears

Karnataka state’s draft legislation, which is stricter than national legislation on social media, proposes up to 7 years jail for spreading misinformation.

Baidu

Baidu joins open-source movement by making Ernie 4.5 models publicly available

Beijing-based Baidu, one of the earliest tech firms in China to develop LLMs, has made a U-turn by making its models open source.

The Baidu booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 6, 2023. Photo: Reuters
Huawei

China’s Sophgo adapts chip product for DeepSeek in self-reliance push

Heightened US chip export controls have prompted Chinese AI and chip companies to collaborate.

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A DeepSeek exhibit at the Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City exhibition hall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Mainland China

Meta bolsters AI team with top OpenAI talent from China

The recruitment highlights the rising global recognition of Chinese talent in AI development.

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Jewellery

Wearable tech is the next frontier for luxury jewellers

From diamond rings with AI capabilities, to a Swiss watch that allows users to monitor their fitness goals, smart jewellery is now a fashion-forward must-have.

Semiconductors

Nvidia taps 2 young Chinese AI experts to strengthen research

Zhu Banghua and Jiao Jiantao share photos of themselves with Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of Nvidia.

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang. Photo: Reuters
Technology

AI is no longer artificial as models show ability to lie and blackmail

Advanced models exhibit fraudulent behaviours, posing challenges as researchers try to understand and regulate these new threats.

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Experts have urged transparency and safety research to tackle AI deception. Photo: Shutterstock
AI: Geopolitics

China catching up fast with US in algorithms: ex-Microsoft AI head

While the US is still far ahead in AI chip technology, China is following very closely in algorithms, says computer scientist Harry Shum.

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China technology

From Cambridge to Suzhou: a Chinese AI start-up’s journey to unicorn status

For AI Speech, swapping Britain for bustling Suzhou was key to propelling the company to a billion-dollar valuation.

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Alibaba

Alibaba unveils new AI model for more precise image creation

Qwen VLo adds to the intense competition in China’s AI landscape, where Alibaba has pursued an open-source approach to gain users.

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Alibaba’s headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in eastern China. Photo: Reuters
Science

Why is China building AI centres on the roof of the world?

Yajiang-1 centre extends China’s Eastern Data, Western Computing plan into Tibet with an eye to creating high-altitude digital economies.

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United States

S&P500, Nasdaq hit record highs on renewed AI bets, rate-cut hopes

A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran that sparked higher crude prices also boosted market confidence.

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Germany

DeepSeek faces ban from Apple, Google app stores in Germany

Apple, Google must now decide whether to block the app in Germany, though an exact time frame has not been specified.

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The logo of the Chinese AI application DeepSeek on a computer screen. DeepSeek has come under scrutiny in the United States and Europe for its data security policies. Photo: dpa
Singapore

‘It’s a human issue’: will NTU case prompt rethink on AI use for students?

Saga involving three students accused of academic misconduct reveals gaps in universities’ dispute resolution processes, observers say.

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Students at The Hive learning hub at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Three NTU students were accused of academic misconduct over the use of generative AI. Photo: Shutterstock
Alibaba

Alibaba trims partnership as company bets on younger leaders

Nine partners – including former CEO Daniel Zhang – have left, bringing the number down from 26 to 17.

United Nations

UN agency pushes AI ethics standards as US-China tech rivalry deepens

Unesco hosted a forum in Bangkok this week to drive the adoption of its AI ethics recommendations.

Technology

Over 40% of agentic AI projects forecast to be scrapped by 2027

Many current models do not have the maturity and agency to autonomously achieve complex business goals, Gartner analysts say.

More than 40 per cent of agentic AI products will be scrapped by 2027, according to Gartner. Photo: Reuters
Xiaomi

Xiaomi enters ‘smart glasses war’ with first AI-powered eyewear

The tech giant announced its camera-equipped frames during an event on Thursday, leveraging its vast ecosystem in a crowded market.

People walk past a Xiaomi store in downtown Beijing on September 8, 2021. Photo: Simon Song
Alibaba

Alibaba touts world’s first AI model to detect stomach cancer

The system, following a similar innovation for pancreatic cancer, could change the screening approach globally, researchers say.

AI: Companies

OpenAI: Zhipu AI is fuelling China’s global push for US tech alternatives

The Beijing-based start-up is racing to secure clients in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the ChatGPT maker says.

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