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SCI & TECHJul 30ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool LarkByteDance has integrated its enterprise collaboration unit into other teams, a move that sharpens its focus on using artificial intelligence to serve corporate clients as annualised AI revenue of US$4 billion pushes it to the front of the pack in China, according to sources. The Beijing-based company decided to integrate the product team of office tool Lark, known as Feishu domestically, into the product team in charge of the Doubao AI chatbot, according to an internal memo seen by the South...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reckoning: proving that billions of dollars spent on AI infrastructure will yield sustainable profits. Here is a run down on how Chinese tech giants are navigating the AI monetisation challenge. Why are global investors nervous about ‘big tech’ AI spending? Global market anxiety intensified after Facebook owner Meta Platforms saw its...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on July 26, 2016. PLA, police ready as Pokemon Go arrives in city by Zen Soo and Naomi Ng (Additional reporting by Laura He) Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken the world by storm, launched in Hong Kong yesterday (July 25, 2016), prompting multiple warnings against trespassing and straying onto busy roads. The city was quickly abuzz with excited talk about the game that allows players to use their phones’ GPS and camera to hunt for...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29US bans foreign - made humanoid robots , targeting China over securityThe US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, specifically targeting China, citing security concerns. This action reflects growing international tensions over technology and national security.sandiegouniontribune.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29AI major focus as Hong Kong funds record 12 university research projectsHong Kong’s main public research funding body for universities has approved a record 12 projects worth about HK$478 million (US$61 million) in its latest financing round, with artificial intelligence featuring in more than a third of successful proposals, including one aimed at cutting AI data centre power use by up to 20 per cent. The higher education institutions receiving the most funding are City University, with around HK$145 million, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), with HK$119 million,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Is China’s biotech boom at risk? Fear of policy backlash after death in gene-editing trialThe death of a six-year-old girl after receiving an experimental gene-editing therapy has been described by scientists as a tragedy that highlights the need to improve trial safeguards. But some in the biotechnology industry fear Chinese policymakers may curtail the regulatory flexibility that scientists have long enjoyed in initiating clinical trials – a key mechanism behind China’s competitive edge in frontier treatments. “I hope this tragedy does not have a lasting negative impact on China’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?China’s robotics firms have run into a fresh obstacle in their global expansion, after the United States banned imports of new foreign-made models. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the authorisation required to be imported and sold in the US. The ban will cover all new humanoids, quadrupeds and a broad range of connected mobile machines, with the FCC citing supply chain...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29The AI Compute Arms Race : United States vs . ChinaThis article discusses an 'AI Compute Arms Race' between the United States and China, highlighting the intense competition in artificial intelligence technology. This rivalry has significant implications for global technological leadership and national security.livetradingnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit?Employees at OpenAI, Anthropic and other top labs want Washington to help pace the AI race. China has spent the year closing the gap, building a rival governance body and betting on open-source models instead.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 29China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreadsTo offset an ageing agricultural workforce and boost sustainable yields, China is aggressively accelerating the adoption of farm drones – a trend that analysts say could spread to more emerging markets despite trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Industry leader DJI said its global sales of agricultural drones had exceeded 700,000 units across China and more than 100 other countries and regions by the end of last month – more than a fivefold increase in just five years. Use of the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes unlike any other country in the world ? This article explores the reasons why Japan experiences a higher frequency of large earthquakes compared to other countries globally. It provides insights into geological phenomena.cnn.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibilityChina’s emerging advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) is not that it already has the world’s best chips or strongest frontier models. It is that Chinese companies are increasingly providing capable intelligence at a price the global market can afford. AI is fast becoming everyday infrastructure. It is metered by usage and embedded in businesses, public services and devices, much like electricity or cloud computing. In an infrastructure market, leadership depends on affordability,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in ChinaAdvanced technologies now account for around one in every six valid invention patents in China, according to official data. By the end of last month, valid invention patents in fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data made up 16.5 per cent of the country’s total valid patents, the China National Intellectual Property Administration said on Wednesday. “The accelerated accumulation of patents in cutting-edge sectors is empowering and enhancing the creation of new...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29ASML’s Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography and the Limits of Reverse Engineering in ChinaIn June, the U.S. Department of Commerce informed the Dutch company ASML that it suspects one of its extreme ultraviolet lithography machines has reached China, an accusation that ASML denied, and for which no supporting evidence has yet been made public. ASML is the sole global producer of the machines capable of making the most advanced microchips. Whether China obtained a full extreme ultraviolet lithography scanner, major subsystems, or just related components, the strategic question is the same: How much can China gain from physical access to these pieces of the technology?The U.S. concerWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHJul 29A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount EverestBeijing has launched a drone research hub in Tibet near Mount Everest in an effort to exploit its high-altitude advantage in the ongoing competition for technological dominance between the US and China. The Plateau Drone R&D Application Centre was recently unveiled by Xizang University, state news agency Xinhua reported earlier this month. Xizang is the official Chinese pinyin name for the Tibet autonomous region in western China. Situated on the Chinese side of the world’s highest peak, the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Having babies in space; China’s first Fields Medal winners: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists have bad news on having babies in space If the future of humanity lies in the vast expanse of space, could humans actually perpetuate the species beyond Earth? As a team of Chinese scientists has discovered – the outlook is not very positive. 2. China plans to strengthen Great Green Wall...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat bomb Coral protectors in Japan are working to save reefs from a "heat bomb" event. This highlights an urgent environmental conservation effort due to rising temperatures.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHJul 29China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: reportChina is widening its lead over the United States in the race to develop humanoid robots, with Chinese firms accounting for six of the world’s 10 most innovative start-ups in the sector, according to a new report tracking global patent data, as Washington moves to restrict imports of robots, including those made in China. Firms from China dominated the ranking released by legal research platform LexisNexis on Tuesday, claiming a clean sweep of the top five. The top five places went to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29South Korean scientists solve 250-year-old dementia-linked brain mysteryResearchers in South Korea say they have finally worked out how the brain flushes away waste – offering a clearer picture of the processes involved in dementia and other brain disorders that could one day be harnessed to treat them. The breakthrough, published this month in journal Cell, solved a puzzle that has stumped scientists since lymphatic vessels around the brain were first discovered roughly 250 years ago: how does our body clear away the waste? An international team led by Dr Koh...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 28Scandal Exposes Limits of China’s Scientific RiseThe death of a child during an experimental gene-editing trial renews questions about biotech ethics and ambitions.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHJul 28China is using the steel playbook on AI and America tech billionaires are standing in the blast zoneChina is reportedly applying strategies from its steel industry to artificial intelligence development, which could significantly impact American tech billionaires and the broader industry.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 28China teenager wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medicationAn 18-year-old boy in Shanghai, who created a simple app using artificial intelligence (AI) to remind his grandfather to take his medication on time, has gained significant attention on social media and received widespread acclaim online. Ma Kai, a recent secondary school graduate, took the national university entrance exam, known as the gaokao, in June. His story came to light when he was interviewed by the Shanghai Morning Post as an ordinary young visitor at the World Artificial Intelligence...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 28AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capitalWhen AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul's Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting quickly is vital. The waterway is a landmark…Japan Today
SCI & TECHJul 28Meteorologists use drone swarm to observe typhoon passage in south China _ Guangming OnlineMeteorologists are employing a drone swarm to monitor the passage of a typhoon in southern China. This innovative method enhances observation capabilities for weather events.en.gmw.cn
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