16 h. ago Alongside China’s, Which Social Credit Systems Are Developing?

Alongside China’s, Which Social Credit Systems Are Developing?  CounterPunch.org

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2 d. ago Beijing academy unveils ‘RoboBrain’ AI model for China’s humanoids

The Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), a non-profit research laboratory in China, launched on Friday a series of new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models designed to be the “brain” of robots, as the country rushes to build smarter machines. The use of powerful AI models in China’s booming robotics industry could accelerate the development and adoption of humanoids, as the sector addresses challenges such as limited model capabilities and a lack of training data,...

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3 d. ago China hoping for ‘healthy and stable’ relations with Canada after Li

China and Canada have agreed to work to “reset relations” in a phone call between Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday. After years of “unnecessary disruption” and “serious difficulties” in the relationship, China would now like to see it developing in a “healthy and stable” way, Li said, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of engagement and agreed to regularise channels of communication, according to the Canadians. The Chinese...

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4 d. ago China hopes to power AI boom with green energy in new data centre strategy

To fuel its growing AI sector and computing prowess, China is integrating the development of power-hungry data centres into its national energy strategy. Under a new action plan released on Wednesday, Beijing would coordinate data centre planning with energy infrastructure in areas and regions rich in new energy resources, to meet the surging electricity demands of high-performance computing facilities. “We will focus on national hub nodes and resource-abundant non-hub regions such as Qinghai,...

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5 d. ago China hits out at Marco Rubio over criticism of 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

China has lodged a protest about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments about the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. “These remarks maliciously distort historical facts, attack China’s political system and development path, and interfere in China’s internal affairs,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Wednesday. He added that China was “strongly dissatisfied” with and “firmly opposed” Rubio’s comments criticising the Communist Party’s crackdown on...

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5 d. ago China's CATL to partner with Maersk unit to develop advanced battery products

China's CATL to partner with Maersk unit to develop advanced battery products  Reuters

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6 d. ago Taiwan to test kamikaze sea drone to ‘support coastal assault operations’

Taiwan is planning to test a home-made kamikaze sea drone later this month as it seeks to boost its naval defences in the face of growing pressure from mainland China. The vessel – developed under the code name “Kuai Chi Project” by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan’s top weapons developer – will undergo combat capability evaluations later this month before further tests later this year, a military source said on Monday. “If all goes according to plan,...

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7 d. ago Nvidia builds new AI chip for China with computing cluster capabilities: report

Semiconductor giant Nvidia is developing a new China-tailored artificial intelligence (AI) chip that complies with US export regulations and will enable users to link multiple units to create high-performance computing clusters, according to a report by digital publication The Information. Nvidia plans to produce more than 1 million units of its new B30 chip this year, the report said, amid efforts by the company to preserve its market share in the world’s second-largest economy in the face of...

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7 d. ago Nvidia reportedly developing new AI chip for China that meets export controls – B30 could include NVLink for creation of high

Nvidia reportedly developing new AI chip for China that meets export controls – B30 could include NVLink for creation of high-performance clusters  Tom's Hardware

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7 d. ago China is gaining ground in the global race to develop AI agents

China is gaining ground in the global race to develop AI agents  Rest of World

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8 d. ago Intl Children's Day: China's efforts in children's health and development

Intl Children's Day: China's efforts in children's health and development  CCTV.com English

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1 week ago China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff

China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff  Live Science

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1 week ago China’s Honor Developing Humanoid Robots in $10 Billion AI Plan

China’s Honor Developing Humanoid Robots in $10 Billion AI Plan  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Malaysia will work with both the U.S. and China in developing AI, says top minister

Malaysia will work with both the U.S. and China in developing AI, says top minister  Fortune

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1 week ago Developing nations face ‘tidal wave’ of debt repayments to China in 2025: report

Developing nations face ‘tidal wave’ of debt repayments to China in 2025: report  Radio Free Asia

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1 week ago Beijing’s No. 2 wants companies to ‘fully share’ in China’s development

Beijing’s No. 2 wants companies to ‘fully share’ in China’s development  Fortune

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1 week ago Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt, report finds

Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt, report finds  The Japan Times

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2 w. ago A plane that travels around the world in 2 hours: China is developing an engine that reaches the extreme speed of 12,427 mph.

A plane that travels around the world in 2 hours: China is developing an engine that reaches the extreme speed of 12,427 mph.  Farmingdale Observer

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2 w. ago China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute

China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute  whbl.com

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2 w. ago China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute By Reuters

China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute By Reuters  Investing.com

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