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News articles, analyses and commentary about machines that mimic human cognitive functions such as learning and problem solving. This also covers chatbots, algorithms, consumer products and Big Data analysis that make use of AI.
last updated:
26 September, 2024
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Chinese boss in American Factory approved to launch university

Cao Dewang, founder and chairman of Fuyao Glass. Photo: Simon Song

Chinese rice tastes better than it did 16 years ago, research team finds

A Chinese research team has evaluated rice grown in the country based on standards relating to appearance, odour, palatability, taste, and texture when cold. Photo: Shutterstock

Cambodia’s China-backed canal on Mekong seen to put ‘fragile ecosystems’ at risk

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Colourful smoke bombs mark the groundbreaking ceremony for the Funan Techo canal in Cambodia’s Kandal province, in August last year. Photo: AFP

Chinese scientists simulate ‘hunting’ Starlink satellites in orbit

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A SpaceX rocket takes Starlink satellites into orbit. Photo: AP

Chinese scientists hope advanced laser will open gateway to new discoveries

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The Advanced Attosecond Laser Infrastructure (AALI) will operate from two sites, in Dongguan in Guangdong and Xian in Shaanxi, and will generate light pulses lasting billionths of a billionth of a second. Photo: Xinhua
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils his Government’s AI Opportunity Action Plan, aiming to make Britain a world leader in the AI sector. Photo: dpa
Britain

Starmer unveils plan to make UK an ‘AI superpower’, but critics warn of job losses

Starmer believes AI will “turbocharge” the UK’s economic growth, but critics argue that Labour’s economic mismanagement could hinder the plan’s success.

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Robotics

Nvidia scientist praises Chinese humanoid robot, stoking interest

United States

US tightens AI chip exports to curb China’s access and boost allies

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US-China tech war

Chinese boss in American Factory approved to launch university

A new institution proposed by Fuyao Glass founder and chairman Cao Dewang has received approval from China’s Education Ministry.

Cao Dewang, founder and chairman of Fuyao Glass. Photo: Simon Song
Huawei

Huawei to offer AI support to Chinese aviation, steel conglomerate Fangda

The deal between Huawei and Fangda comes as the Shenzhen-based technology giant is deepening its footprint in traditional industries.

Malaysia

The View | Why Malaysia is the Asian data centre market to watch

With its expanding digital economies and key role in communications infrastructure, Asia is seeing robust investment in data centre development.

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Fashion

Smart glasses without premium pricing? Welcome to the tech’s new era

Back in 2013, Google Glass would set you back US$1,500. Now, smart glasses are as low as US$200. Some were on display at the CES tech event.

An attendee wears the Amazon Echo Frames smart glasses during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In 2013, Google Glass set you back US$1,500. Now, smart glasses cost as little as US$200. Photo: AFP
Wellness

New health tech wearables at CES measure blood sugar, capture heart murmurs

MindMics’ earbuds and DexCom’s Stelo patches stand out at CES 2025, while an expert calls the approval process for such devices ‘pathetic’.

ChatGPT and other generative AIs

China’s AI disrupter DeepSeek bets on ‘young geniuses’ to take on US giants

DeepSeek prefers to hire new graduates, or those early in their AI career, in line with the company’s preference for ability over experience.

Wellness

AI mirror on the wall, who’s the most stressed of all? Tech at CES says you

A robot to combat loneliness, a mirror that spots fatigue – a look at the mental health tech on show at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.

Romi, an AI emotional support robot, was one of several technical mental health solutions unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. Photo: AFP
Apple

Apple forms Shanghai data-processing venture as AI push in China still in limbo

The Shanghai unit of Apple will focus on software development, big data services, storage services and data processing.

A view from inside the Apple Store at the IFC Mall in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district. Photo: Shutterstock
Climate change

Opinion | How AI giants can help Asian suppliers make a clean energy transition

The likes of Microsoft, Google and Nvidia can invest in clean energy, boost suppliers’ renewables capacity and advocate for better policies.

TSMC

Apple and Nvidia chip supplier TSMC’s sales top estimates, boosting AI in 2025

The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported a 39 per cent rise in October-December revenue to US$26.3 billion.

TSMC

Exclusive | TSMC cuts ties with Singapore firm over Huawei processor: sources

The world’s largest chip foundry ended its relationship with a Singapore-based firm after a client review.

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A TSMC logo seen at its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Photo: AFP
ChatGPT and other generative AIs

Musk asks state AGs to auction off OpenAI stake in non-profit restructuring

OpenAI previously said the valuation of its charitable assets will be determined by independent financial advisers.

The OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration picture taken May 20, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Alibaba

Meet Alibaba’s AI coder: an automated system that can build an app ‘in minutes’

AI coder forms part of Alibaba Cloud’s artificial intelligence programming tool called Tongyi Lingma.

ByteDance

TikTok parent ByteDance denies its algorithms create filter bubbles

Douyin is motivated to break information cocoons because that helps retain users in the long run, executive says.

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Jack Ma

AI to reshape the world, Alibaba founder Jack Ma tells Chinese rural teachers

Ma addressed a group of educators to mark the 10th anniversary of his eponymous foundation’s Rural Teachers Initiative.

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Alibaba Group Holding founder Jack Ma addresses a group of Chinese rural teachers online. Photo: Jack Ma Foundation
CES

Facial recognition to unlock your car, shown at CES, coming in 3 to 5 years

A prototype car at the Las Vegas CES tech fair can identify owners and authorised drivers, and stay locked when approached by strangers.

Technology

Opinion | How the Global South can defend against Trump’s AI offensive

US removal of AI safeguards risks widening the global divide. Global South must invest in AI regional partnerships, education and infrastructure.

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Alibaba

Alibaba powers AI drive of Transsion, top Chinese smartphone vendor in Africa

Alibaba’s Tongyi Qianwen model will enable the GenAI features of the Phantom V Fold2, Transsion’s latest 5G smartphone under its Tecno brand.

Alibaba Cloud’s partnership with Transsion will enable generative artificial intelligence services in the Phantom V Fold2 5G smartphone. Photo: Phantom
China's population

China’s cabinet is calling in humanoid robots to care for granny

To address its rapidly ageing population, China is among the first nations to set policy plans for humanoid robots that will provide companionship, monitor health and may even resemble loved ones.

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A woman touches a humanoid robot in August during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Venture capital market

AI start-up Anthropic to raise US$2 billion at US$60 billion valuation

The new funding will mark a jump in valuation for Anthropic, a major competitor of OpenAI in the foundation model space.

Donald Trump

Man who exploded Cybertruck outside Trump hotel used ChatGPT to plan attack

Police called soldier Matthew Livelsberger’s use of generative AI a ‘game-changer’ and a ‘concerning moment’ for law enforcement.

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Technology

Opinion | How world can ensure AI revolution doesn’t worsen inequality

Fears over AI fuelling inequality are well-founded, but the technology can be a force for good with proactive governance and global cooperation.

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Beauty

What’s on show at CES 2025? AI-powered beauty mirrors, robot dogs and more

A beauty mirror to tell you your skin woes? A lifelike robot puppy for those allergic to the real thing? The pick of the tech in Las Vegas.

Tombot, a robotic dog for people who cannot have a real pet, is on show at CES 2025, the consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas, in the United States. Photo: AP
Tencent

US blacklisting of China’s Tencent stokes fear of tech war escalation

Tencent’s addition to the Pentagon blacklist raises risks for further sanctions and trade restrictions on Chinese businesses, analysts say.

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Start-ups

Chinese start-up 01.AI founder Lee Kai-fu denies asset sale to Alibaba Cloud

01.AI denounced as ‘vicious slander’ talks that it was looking to sell its pre-training team and other assets owing to business difficulty.

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