China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

China yesterday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused

DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model 

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook world markets last year, launched preview versions of its latest major update Friday as the AI rivalry

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record 

Runners take pictures of a humanoid robot in the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, yesterday A humanoid robot that won

Gov’t cloud systems repel four million monthly cyberattacks

As Macau accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize public administration, authorities have revealed that the government’s cloud computing centre blocks, on average,

The Iran war has fired up value investing. But what next?

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg The Iran war has created a reshuffle in investing. High-flying tech companies are out while unloved old economy names are getting a second look.

Why many people are turning to AI for health advice: poll

When Tiffany Davis has a question about a symptom from the weight-loss injections she’s taking, she doesn’t call her doctor. She pulls out her phone

Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16 

Teenage boys use their mobile phone in Jakarta, Indonesia, Mar. 16 Indonesia on Saturday began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children

Alibaba targets USD100b in AI and cloud revenue over five years 

China’s technology giant Alibaba Group pledged late last week a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next

Taiwan’s AI-powered economy soars in the shadow of bubble fears

Asia Vital Components (AVC) Chairman Spencer Shen introduces the laboratory equipment during an interview with AP in New Taipei City In Taipei, real estate agent Jason

Gov’t explores AI-assisted call handling while monitoring social media

The local government has consistently underscored its commitment to advancing e-government and “paperless” initiatives to enhance efficiency, with the Office of the Secretary for Security revealing that

China to probe Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China said yesterday it would assess and investigate Meta’s acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, in a move highlighting its technology rivalry with the U.S..

China uses US-funded research on nuclear technology, a US congressional report says

China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and

Local firm develops AI robot for Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations

Anxintong Technology (Macau) Co., Ltd., established by the research team of Macau University of Science and Technology, has developed a robot using artificial intelligence to

Tencent quits Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros to avert national security questions

Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings has withdrawn from Paramount Skydance Corp.’s bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, according to a revised filing

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

Trump with Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang President Donald Trump said yesterday that he would allow Nvidia to sell an advanced type

Dutch government relinquishes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

The head office of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in Nijmegen, Netherlands (AP Photo/Peter Dejong) The Dutch government said Wednesday (today, Macau time) it's relinquishing control of Chinese-owned chipmaker

Gov’t accuses US of cyberattack on national time center 

China yesterday accused the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time center following an investigation, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted network

High-tech Beijing district opens an all-service robot store

A high-tech district in the Chinese capital is opening an all-service robot store today to push a national drive to develop humanoid robots. From plucking boxes off a pharmacy

Nvidia becomes most valuable company in the world at $4 trillion

Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value yesterday after two-year investor frenzy. Nvidia shares rose 2.5%, or $3.97, in early

Anti-drone systems offer new ways to counter rising threats

Drones have harassed airports and bedeviled local police. They have trespassed over nuclear plants and prisons. On the battlefield, they can kill. But aside from shooting

Apple has little incentive to start making iPhones in the US, despite tariffs on China

President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the United States for the first

Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after gov’t reportedly demanded backdoor access

Apple said late last week it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded that the company

Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in S.Korea over privacy concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy

DeepSeek’s meteoric rise sparks billion-dollar debate

In less than two years, DeepSeek—a Chinese startup that began as a side project—has become the subject of heated valuation debates across the global tech community. Estimates

Researchers link DeepSeek’s blockbuster chatbot to China Mobile ban in US

The website of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, whose chatbot became the most downloaded app in the United States, has computer code that could send

DeepSeek has rattled the AI industry – and there are more Chinese models

The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using

Xiaohongshu-linked stocks surge as app tops US download charts

The shares of a group of companies associated with Xiaohongshu continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by the Instagram-style Chinese app’s ascent to the top

Biden’s administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence, an attempt to balance national

Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges

Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve

US ahead in AI innovation, surpassing China in Stanford’s new ranking

The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released

Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it

Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is

Black Myth Wukong

How China’s gaming revolution is fueling its tech power It may sound far-fetched, but the future of global technology supremacy could hinge

UM and Digit Force launch joint laboratory to drive AI innovation

The University of Macau (UM) and Macau Digit Force Technology Co Ltd recently held a plaque unveiling ceremony for the University of Macau-Digit Force Joint

Cybersecurity threats escalate globally: Trend Micro

In the first half of 2024, the global critical infrastructure faced a surge in cyberattacks, with government websites and financial institutions bearing the brunt of

French authorities arrest Telegram CEO at a Paris airport, media report

The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport on an arrest warrant alleging his platform has been used for money laundering, drug

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