News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek’s rapid rise has sparked concern in the U.S., challenging the AI dominance of American tech giants with cost-effective innovation and prompting reevaluation of global tech strategies.
President-elect Donald Trump aligns with Elon Musk in supporting the H-1B visa program, signaling a potential shift in U.S. immigration policy affecting foreign tech workers.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, the tech industry braces for potential changes in trade policies, immigration laws, and regulatory approaches that could impact innovation and growth.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a proposed AI safety bill, sparking mixed reactions from lawmakers, tech leaders, and advocacy groups over the future of AI regulation.
The world’s leading tech companies are urging the EU to adopt a lenient approach in its upcoming AI Act to avoid hefty fines, sparking debates over innovation, transparency, and regulation.
German AI researcher Michael Ly shares his experiences in China’s dynamic research ecosystem, highlighting the expansive opportunities and rapid innovation in artificial intelligence.
Apple’s $20 billion annual deal with Google faces uncertainty after a U.S. judge rules Google’s search engine is an illegal monopoly, potentially impacting profits for both tech giants.
Amazon’s quarterly profit doubled to $13.5 billion, driven by the renewed momentum of its AWS cloud computing business, despite sales slightly missing market expectations.
Apple has chosen Google’s chips over Nvidia for its AI software infrastructure, utilizing Google’s tensor processing units to train AI models, signaling a shift in AI hardware preferences.
Apple delays the launch of key AI features in Europe due to regulatory uncertainties from the EU’s Digital Markets Act, impacting innovations like Apple Intelligence and iPhone Mirroring.
The high-stakes antitrust trial between Google and the U.S. Justice Department concludes as Judge Amit Mehta considers allegations of Google’s unlawful dominance in web search and advertising.
Google announces layoffs affecting an unspecified number of employees and shifts some roles to key hubs like India, aiming to streamline operations amid ongoing cost-cutting efforts.
Apple is set to revolutionize its Mac lineup with AI-focused M4 chips, updating every Mac model late this year and early next year, including iMacs, MacBook Pros, and Mac minis.
Tech giants like Qualcomm, Google, and Intel are uniting to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in AI by developing open-source software alternatives, aiming to create a more competitive and versatile AI ecosystem.
Chengdu, in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, blends ancient traditions with modern innovation. Home to giant pandas, spicy Sichuan cuisine, vibrant opera, and a growing tech hub, it embodies China’s cultural and economic dynamism.