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China Bans TechInsights Over Security Concerns, Tightening Control on Semiconductor Information

Beijing has formally banned Canadian semiconductor research firm TechInsights from conducting business with Chinese entities, escalating tensions in the global chip industry and further clouding transparency into China’s semiconductor sector. In a statement issued Thursday, China’s Commerce Ministry cited national security concerns as the reason for labeling TechInsights an “unreliable entity.” The designation bars any […]

Asian Markets Climb as Wall Street Tech Rally and Fed Cut Bets Boost Sentiment

Asian stock markets finished higher Friday, buoyed by Wall Street’s overnight surge and growing speculation of U.S. interest rate cuts, even as a government shutdown in Washington casts uncertainty over economic data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 led gains, jumping 1.7% as semiconductor and AI-linked firms posted outsized rallies. Shares of robotics manufacturers and chip equipment suppliers […]

Alibaba Shares Soar Over 6% After CEO Unveils Aggressive AI Expansion Plans

Alibaba Group’s stock jumped more than 6% on Wednesday after CEO Eddie Wu announced ambitious plans to ramp up investment in artificial intelligence and unveiled its most advanced AI model yet. The strong market reaction echoes growing investor confidence in Alibaba’s pivot from pure e-commerce toward becoming an AI powerhouse. At its annual conference, Alibaba […]

Microsoft’s AI Chief Reveals Copilot Now Used by 45% of Fortune 500 as Adoption Soars

Microsoft’s Chief AI Officer, Mustafa Suleyman, disclosed groundbreaking adoption metrics for Copilot during a private briefing, showing unprecedented enterprise uptake of the AI assistant. Key revelations include: Adoption Metrics: 45% of Fortune 500 companies actively deploying Copilot 18 million monthly active commercial users (300% YoY growth) 72% retention rate after 6-month trials Consumer Behavior Insights: […]

Nvidia Warns of Rising Competition from China’s Huawei Despite U.S. Sanctions

Nvidia, the U.S.-based tech giant, has raised concerns about increasing competition from China’s Huawei, despite ongoing U.S. sanctions aimed at limiting the Chinese company’s access to advanced technologies. In a recent statement, Nvidia highlighted Huawei’s growing capabilities in developing high-performance semiconductors, which could challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the global chip market. The U.S. government has […]

Stock Market Surges to Record Highs Amid Tech Rally and Positive Economic Data

The stock market soared to unprecedented levels today, driven by a robust rally in the technology sector and encouraging economic indicators. The S&P 500 climbed by 2.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 3.8%, marking its best single-day performance in over a year. Investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates, signaling confidence in […]

Apple to Integrate Alibaba’s AI into iPhones in China, Chairman Joe Tsai Confirms

In a groundbreaking move, Apple has announced plans to integrate Alibaba’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into iPhones sold in China. The collaboration, confirmed by Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai, marks a significant step in Apple’s efforts to enhance its products for the Chinese market. The integration of Alibaba’s AI will bring localized features to iPhones, […]

Chinese Businesses Revolutionize Operations with DeepSeek AI Adoption

Chinese businesses are rapidly integrating DeepSeek AI, an advanced artificial intelligence platform, to transform operations and drive innovation across industries. From manufacturing to finance, companies are leveraging DeepSeek’s cutting-edge capabilities to optimize supply chains, enhance customer experiences, and reduce costs. Developed by a leading Chinese tech firm, DeepSeek AI offers predictive analytics, natural language processing, […]

Baidu Announces Next-Gen AI Model Launch Amid Rising Competition from DeepSeek

Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced plans to release its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) model later this year, as competition in the AI sector intensifies with the emergence of innovative players like DeepSeek. The new AI model, dubbed “Ernie 4.0,” promises significant advancements in natural language processing, multimodal capabilities, and real-time decision-making, positioning Baidu to […]