China Launches Four-Month Campaign to Curb AI-Generated Disinformation
China’s internet regulator launches a four-month campaign targeting AI-generated disinformation, malicious content, and the protection of cultural integrity and user rights.
Artificial Intelligence
China Blocks Meta’s $2B AI Startup Bid, Drawing a ‘Red Line’ on Data Security
China has halted Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing data security concerns. This marks a first in blocking foreign investment in the AI sector, drawing a clear regulatory line.
AI Cafe Opens in Stockholm, Managed by Google’s Gemini
A Stockholm cafe run by AI manager Mona, powered by Google’s Gemini, blends cutting-edge technology with everyday coffee culture.
Roland Berger: China Leads Global AI Race in Automotive Sector
As the Beijing Auto Show kicks off, Roland Berger highlights China’s pivotal role in driving AI transformation, making artificial intelligence the new battleground for global automotive competitiveness.
AI Drives Transformation at Beijing Auto Show 2026
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show reveals cars are becoming mobile AI computers, with ‘Physical AI’ enabling new levels of autonomy and personalization.
AI Tokens: The ‘New Oil’ and China’s Emerging Strategic Edge
James Kynge argues AI tokens are the ‘new oil,’ with China’s cost advantage creating a new geopolitical dynamic and attracting global tech firms.
China’s Data Output Hits 52.26 Zettabytes, Driving Global Digital Growth
China’s data output reached 52.26 zettabytes in 2025, accounting for over a quarter of the global total, driven by enterprise digital transformation and booming AI sectors.
China Charts a Course for Responsible AI Innovation
As AI innovation accelerates, China is focusing on a dual strategy of fostering cutting-edge development while implementing responsible governance frameworks to manage risks.
Amazon’s AI Hiring Ambition: ‘Humorphism’ and Agentic Software Target Mass Recruitment
Amazon introduces AI-powered “agentic” software and a “humorphism” design philosophy to revolutionize its massive seasonal hiring process, signaling a major shift in recruitment technology.
China Blocks Meta’s Manus AI Deal: A Deep Dive into the Tech Crackdown
Beijing blocks Meta’s $2B acquisition of Manus AI, sending a strong signal on regulating the overseas transfer of strategic technology assets and balancing openness with security.
Volkswagen CEO on ‘In China, for China’: An Exclusive Look at Strategy
Exclusive interview with Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer at the Beijing Auto Show 2026 reveals the company’s “In China, for China” strategy to compete in the world’s most dynamic EV market.
China’s Open-Source AI Models Surpass 10 Billion Downloads
China’s open-source AI models achieve over 10 billion global downloads, leading in patents and fueling a trillion-yuan industry, marking a new era in accessible artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: A Trial of Tech Titans and AI’s Soul
A courtroom battle begins between Elon Musk and OpenAI, testing whether the AI giant betrayed its founding mission to benefit all humanity for commercial gain.
China Blocks Foreign Acquisition of AI Platform Manus
China has ordered the cancellation of a foreign acquisition of AI platform Manus, citing compliance with laws and highlighting increased scrutiny on tech sector investments.
A Distracted Robot Steals Spotlight at Beijing’s Humanoid Marathon
A humanoid robot’s amusing reaction to crowd cheers at a Beijing marathon offers a glimpse into the rapid progress and relatable challenges of advanced robotics.
US Turns AI Technique ‘Knowledge Distillation’ into Geopolitical Issue
A common AI technique, “knowledge distillation,” is being recast as a geopolitical issue in US policy, reflecting wider tensions in the global race for technological leadership.
Robotic Runner’s Human Moment Steals Spotlight at Beijing Marathon
A humanoid robot’s amusing moment of distraction stole the show at a high-tech marathon in Beijing E-Town, highlighting advances in AI and public engagement.
AI Disinformation Factory: Japan’s Crowdsourced Anti-China Video Industry
Investigations reveal a commercialized industry in Japan using AI to mass-produce anti-China fake videos, driven by profit and spreading via online platforms.
China Rejects US Accusations, Defends AI Industry Achievements
China firmly rejects recent U.S. allegations of AI intellectual property theft, defending its industry achievements and calling for an end to “technological coercion.”
DeepSeek Launches V4 AI Model, Optimized for Huawei Chips
DeepSeek’s new AI model, V4, is open-sourced and optimized for Huawei’s Ascend chips, marking a major step in China’s push for an independent AI ecosystem.