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SCI & TECHAug 28US-China AI rivalry needn’t preclude cooperationArtificial intelligence (AI) poses risks that do not respect national borders, from cyberattacks and misinformation to system malfunction and potentially dangerous misuse. In a geopolitically charged world, does greater incompatibility between countries make AI safer? UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres offered a clear answer at the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance: “When countries align on how to test systems, measure risk and assign responsibility, safety travels with the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Yes, We’re in an AI Bubble. Just Look to 1980s Japan.Nvidia’s earnings may be formidable, but history suggests this may not end well.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 28J&J granted China nod for oral psoriasis pill developed with ProtagonistJ&J has received approval in China for an oral psoriasis pill developed in collaboration with Protagonist. This represents a new pharmaceutical option for psoriasis patients in China.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 28China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026 opens in GuiyangThe China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026 has opened in Guiyang. This event serves as a platform for developments and discussions within the big data sector.australiannews.net · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 28Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong KongAn unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft made its maiden demonstration flight in Hong Kong on Friday, as the city pushes to develop a low-altitude economy, with the government aiming to complete drafting relevant legislation by 2027. The flight marked a collaboration between mainland Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and the city’s technology hub, Cyberport. The flight took place at Cyberport in Pok Fu...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Uzbekistan tests US-China AI rift with bid to join rival tech blocThe Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has approached the United States about joining Pax Silica, Washington’s flagship initiative on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains, a month after signing up for China’s own global grouping, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (Waico). Uzbekistan’s ambassador to the US, Furqat Sidikov, said Tashkent had formally notified the US State Department in a diplomatic note last week requesting to join the US-led initiative. “Now, the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in NepalWithin hours of a devastating glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border, a Beijing-based satellite company had already redirected six of its satellites to survey the disaster zone. The high-resolution radar images they captured revealed a massive collapse site near a remote mountain pass. Unlike optical sensors, radar signals can pierce through haze and cloud, mapping terrain changes with high precision even in the rugged Himalayan plateau. The swift commercial response also underscores a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Gong Zizheng, who led China’s planetary defence project, dies at 61Gong Zizheng, a pioneer of space debris research and a key figure in China’s planned asteroid defence mission, has died at 61. A top government adviser and prominent leader in international space debris organisations, Gong died on Saturday after a battle with illness, according to Chinese media reports. No further details were given. On social media, one of Gong’s colleagues at the China Academy of Space Technology remembered him as a prolific scientist deeply devoted to his work, a warm and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28MTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu stationHong Kong’s rail operator will use a skidding method – the first worldwide for a heavy-rail project – to build Hung Shui Kiu station, helping to overcome time constraints and ensure completion by 2030. The MTR Corporation said on Friday that the station structures, each weighing about 10,000 tonnes, would be assembled from prefabricated components at worksites on either side of an operational viaduct. They would then be skidded into their designated positions alongside the operating Tuen Ma...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Roblox , Meta agree to strengthen child - safety measures in PhilippinesRoblox and Meta have agreed to strengthen child safety measures in the Philippines. This development aims to improve online protection for children using these platforms.marketing-interactive.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHAug 28Tencent unveils new AI model it claims outperforms Z.AI, Moonshot: reportSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 28MiniMax expands Alibaba cloud pact as compute needs surge for training and inferenceChinese artificial intelligence firm MiniMax has raised the three-year purchase ceiling on its cloud computing deals with Alibaba Group Holding by 220 per cent to US$1.2 billion, underscoring surging demand for computing power among the country’s top AI developers. The Shanghai-based company planned to spend up to US$300 million on Alibaba Cloud services this year, nearly triple its original US$115 million cap, after burning through two-thirds of its budget by the end of June, according to its...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand dealBeijing-based GalaxySpace’s deployed what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia this week, underscoring the country’s efforts to boost its influence in the space industry overseas amid competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. GalaxySpace said it launched the Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat aboard a Long March-6C rocket – alongside six other satellites – from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province on Tuesday. Developed for Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China thinks big on brain-computer interfaces after world-first surgeryChinese surgeons last month completed the world’s first commercial surgery to implant an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with a spinal cord injury, a milestone in the neurotechnology development race with US companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. This month a Chinese company, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty, launched the world’s first commercial insurance policy covering BCI implantation surgery. September will see the first undergraduates in China to major in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Meta , Roblox to enhance child - safety measures in Philippines , minister saysMeta and Roblox will enhance child safety measures in the Philippines, according to a minister. This highlights ongoing efforts to improve online protection for children.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 28AI use on 1823 platform will cut frustration but data safeguards needed: expertsDeploying artificial intelligence on Hong Kong’s 1823 complaint platform will reduce public frustration and strengthen governance, but authorities must also guard against privacy leaks, lawmakers and an expert have said. They described the AI measures announced on Thursday as a step in the right direction, saying the technology could reduce residents’ waiting times and help direct cases to the appropriate departments. “In the past, residents often complained that their cases were assigned to the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27Sega Reveals TGS 2026 LineupSega has announced its lineup of games for the Tokyo Game Show 2026. This reveals future product plans from a major entertainment company.vgchartz.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 27Why climate extremes will not stop expansion of China’s nuclear power industryWhile extreme weather is disrupting nuclear power generation in some parts of the world, it is unlikely to derail China’s rapid expansion in the sector, according to an industry specialist. The unusually hot and dry summer has disrupted reactors across Europe, forcing units to shut down from France to Romania, as river levels have fallen and water temperatures risen. France – where nuclear accounts for around 70 per cent of electricity generation – had a record shortfall of more than 20 per cent...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region in China. Some...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27Hong Kong to launch free AI courses with tech giants Google, Microsoft for SMEsFree courses coordinated by the Hong Kong government will leverage the expertise of tech giants such as Google and Microsoft to help boost the adoption of AI by businesses for content creation, data analysis and workflow efficiency. The Hong Kong Productivity Council on Thursday announced the launch of the programme targeting industries such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and logistics as part of the government’s HK$50 million (US$6.38 million) “AI for All”...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27Hong Kong to expand AI use on 1823 platform to vet public inquiries by end of yearThe operator of the Hong Kong government’s 1823 platform will expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the year to transcribe, summarise and triage residents’ inquiries, freeing frontline staff to handle more complicated cases. The Digital Policy Office also said on Thursday that it would start exploring the application of agentic AI from the fourth quarter this year and study how it should be expanded to other departments “with a safe and controlled approach”. The government’s 1823...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27Chinese scientists discover that trees are producing ozone smog in BeijingBeijing’s hundreds of thousands of weeping willows and poplars have been a welcome source of shelter from the fierce summer sun for more than four decades – but they may also be an unexpected source of pollution, according to new research. Scientists warned that this urban greenery may be “choking” the Chinese capital’s 20 million residents by increasing the levels of ozone in the city’s air. Smog caused by the ozone released by car exhaust has been recognised as a public health problem since...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27China AI Gains : Lessons for Global Tech AdvancementThe article discusses China's advancements in Artificial Intelligence and what these gains could mean for global technological progress. It highlights the impact of AI developments on a worldwide scale.miragenews.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 27World Humanoid Robot Games In Beijing Break RecordsThe World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing have reportedly broken records. This event highlights advancements and achievements in robotics technology.whyn.iheart.com · United States
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