32 h. ago Alibaba, Baidu begin using own chips to train AI models, The Information reports

Alibaba, Baidu begin using own chips to train AI models, The Information reports  Reuters

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32 h. ago Alibaba, Baidu begin using their own chips for training AI models, The Information reports

Alibaba, Baidu begin using their own chips for training AI models, The Information reports  Reuters

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5 d. ago Apple Intelligence to Launch in China by 2025 with Alibaba, Baidu Ties

Apple Intelligence to Launch in China by 2025 with Alibaba, Baidu Ties  WebProNews

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2 w. ago Chinese AI model developers seek fast commercial adoption as training costs fall

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models from China are seeing increased adoption across various industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan, as major developers step up the commercial application of their systems. Developers such as DeepSeek, Alibaba Group Holding and Baidu have shifted from pushing their models’ “extreme performance” towards prioritising usability, cost efficiency and broad ecosystem support to accelerate industry adoption, according to Neil Wang, global...

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2 w. ago How does China's system really work? Renowned scholar Zhang Weiwei explains the 'China model'

How does China's system really work? Renowned scholar Zhang Weiwei explains the 'China model'  Geopolitical Economy Report

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2 w. ago Huawei restructures cloud unit to sharpen focus on AI amid tech war

Huawei Technologies has begun a major restructuring of its cloud computing unit as the Chinese tech giant sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence amid the Sino-US tech war, according to sources and Chinese media reports. The subsidiary – responsible for AI model development, cloud services and data centre solutions – kicked off the restructuring on Friday, merging several key departments to prioritise AI-related business, according to two employees involved, who requested anonymity because...

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3 w. ago China’s oldest carmaker eyes stake in Leapmotor amid EV surge

FAW Group, mainland China’s oldest carmaker, plans to acquire a 10 per cent stake in Stellantis-backed electric vehicle (EV) maker Leapmotor, as the state-owned automotive giant looks to enhance its competitiveness in the segment, according to Cailian, a Shanghai-based financial news outlet. The investment would pave the way for the two companies to jointly develop new EV models, fine-tune supply-chain management and bolster overseas expansion, the report said. Leapmotor declined to comment,...

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3 w. ago Chinese EV makers report sales dip in July; latest Tesla Model 3: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Can China forge an offshore economic empire? EV producers are feeling the way The electric vehicle (EV) industry, formerly one of China’s most inward-focused industrial sectors, is now leading a push overseas, carrying the government’s hopes of forging an offshore economic empire to...

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4 w. ago Hedge fund giant Bridgewater pares China bets, offloading stakes in Alibaba and Baidu

Hedge fund giant Bridgewater pares China bets, offloading stakes in Alibaba and Baidu  CNBC

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