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People in China are 'selling' their faces for AI-generated content
In a bizarre trend, people in China are cashing in on their faces for AI-generated dramas, ads, and games.
Trump to create 'AI Force' and appoint new AI czar
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint new artificial intelligence (AI) czar.
Volkswagen may cut another 4,100 jobs at Porsche
Volkswagen is considering another round of job cuts at its luxury brand Porsche, according to German business daily Handelsblatt.
AI error nearly led to US-China military confrontation: Report
A recent CNN report has revealed that the United States military nearly boarded a Chinese ship in the Middle East earlier this year. The incident was triggered by a faulty intelligence report generated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, India faces 100% tariff risk
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new sanctions bill against Russia and Iran.
Senators urge FTC to probe Amazon, Walmart over shopping bias
Two US senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon and Walmart.
Chinese AI firms lag far behind OpenAI in revenue
China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms generate only about 10% of the revenue reported by OpenAI alone, a new analysis from Rhodium Group has revealed.
'Deeply sorry': Hyrox athlete who soiled herself issues statement
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologized for continuing a Hyrox race in Beijing on Saturday, despite soiling herself.
Chinese AI not powerful enough to become rogue yet: Huawei
Eric Xu, Huawei's rotating chairman, has said that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) may not be advanced enough to experience the safety risks reported by leading US firms.
Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill threatening India's oil imports
United States President Donald Trump is set to sign a Russia sanctions bill that could affect India's oil imports from Russia.
Russia using North Korean workers to manufacture military drones: Report
Russia is employing North Korean laborers to manufacture military drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, a recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team has revealed.
Tim Cook, Sam Altman to attend Trump-Xi Jinping state dinner
Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple Inc. and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, will attend a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, according to Bloomberg.
Huawei's latest AI system can link 4,000 processors
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest Atlas 960 SuperPoD computing cluster and an upgraded version of its UnifiedBus interconnect technology.
AI start-up Manus seeks $4B valuation after Meta split
Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus is looking to double its valuation to $4 billion.
India reacts after US House passes bill allowing 100% tariffs
India on Thursday said that it is determined to take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests after the United States House of Representatives passed the Russian sanctions bill targeting Moscow over its continued war in Ukraine.
Huawei targets NVIDIA with new AI chips launching in 2027
Huawei is gearing up to launch two new artificial intelligence (AI) chips in 2027.
How EU plans to cut trade deficit with China
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to use all possible means to tackle the "unsustainable" trade deficit with China.
How Chinese hackers are using AI to make spying easier
A trove of internal documents from Zhengzhou Zhirong Network Technology, or ZRON, a Chinese hacking firm, has shed light on the evolution of hacking-for-hire operations.
This is the world's smallest CT scanner
Chinese researchers have developed the world's smallest CT scanner, a portable device capable of producing high-resolution images of tiny fossils and archeological relics.
China might build a nuclear-powered tank with railgun by 2046
Chinese military researchers have proposed an ambitious plan to develop a nuclear-powered battle tank.
TikTok founder becomes Asia's richest, overtaking Gautam Adani
Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance, has surpassed Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to become Asia's richest person.
US House advances Russia bill allowing 100% tariffs on India
The United States House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other major importers of Russian oil and gas.
China makes it difficult for citizens to travel abroad
China has introduced stringent new rules to restrict travel in and out of the country.
US confirms deployment of weapons in space
The United States has confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
Germany says no to halting AI development
Germany's digital affairs ministry has rejected the idea of halting artificial intelligence (AI) development in Europe.
This battery-free neural device can help stroke survivors walk naturally
Chinese scientists have developed a lightweight, battery-free neural prosthesis to improve mobility in people with walking difficulties, including stroke survivors.
After Anthropic, China's spy chief calls for AI regulation
China's State Security Minister Chen Yixin has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to political stability and critical infrastructure.
Chinese researchers solve memory hurdle for future AI systems
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough in the field of semiconductor technology.
China's FAST telescope just made the universe clearer to us
China's FAST telescope has created the world's largest catalog of neutral hydrogen beyond the Milky Way, a key element in star and galaxy formation.
'Cold War tactic': Chinese media slams Anthropic's AI slowdown proposal
A Chinese state-run media outlet has criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent essay advocating for a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling it a "Cold War playbook" tactic.
China has reduced troop deployment along LAC, says Army report
China has drastically reduced its People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2025, according to the Indian Army's Annual Report 2025-26.
Why Donald Trump doesn't want to check AI development
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the need for regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) development.
This oil refining method can cut energy usage by 90%
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary new technique for refining oil, which could cut energy consumption during the process by as much as 90%.
This Chinese province was a 'hunting paradise' for ancient humans
Fossils of the extinct Denisovans have been discovered in China's Yunnan province, a region that was once a "hunting paradise" for these ancient humans.
Massive underwater gold mine found in Pacific ocean
A team of Chinese scientists has discovered a massive underwater mineral deposit in the western Pacific ocean, rich in gold and silver.
BRICS 2026: Xi Jinping proposes 5 initiatives to boost ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed five initiatives to strengthen ties among BRICS countries.
How a US-China economic decoupling could help other nations
A recent study has shown that a complete economic decoupling between the US and China could actually be beneficial for many other countries.
India-China border dispute: Modi-Xi meeting yields conflicting statements
After the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two countries have issued conflicting statements regarding their border dispute.
BRICS summit: Xi meets Modi, discusses India-China ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
First post-Galwan India talks: Xi, Modi seek cooperation, common progress
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held their first bilateral talks on Indian soil since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.