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SenseTime’s Galaxy Project: Scaling Up Domestic AI Chips for the Future

July 23, 2026 No comments yet

SenseTime has initiated the Galaxy Project to enhance domestic AI chip infrastructure in China through collaboration with nearly 20 partners. In a keynote address titled “Intelligent Transformation and Symbiosis,” co-founder Yang Fan outlined a comprehensive approach connecting chip-level technology with partnerships and commercial deployment, resulting in domestically-produced AI computing power. As part of the Galaxy […]

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HarmonyOS 7: Seizing the AI Opportunity Left by Apple in China

June 16, 2026 No comments yet

Four days after Apple announced that its Siri AI would not be available in China, Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS 7, declaring the start of a new "agent era." This represents an opportunity for Huawei to step into the space that Apple is unable to fill. Key Updates in HarmonyOS 7 One of the significant changes introduced […]

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Unexpected Outcomes: How the Nvidia H200 China Deal Endured the Trump-Xi Summit

May 20, 2026 No comments yet

President Trump’s recent trip to Beijing, which included Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, concluded without any significant advancements on chip export regulations. Despite previous authorization for the sale of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, no shipments have occurred since December 2025. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that semiconductor controls were not part of the agenda […]

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The Rise of Chinese Hyperscalers and the Emergence of Industry-Specific Agentic AI

February 11, 2026 No comments yet

Major Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba, Tencent, and Huawei, are advancing in the field of agentic AI—intelligent systems capable of autonomously executing complex tasks and interacting with software, data, and services independently. This technology is increasingly tailored for specific industries and workflows. Alibaba’s Open-Source Approach Alibaba focuses its efforts on the Qwen AI model family, […]

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US Must Embrace Open Source to Compete with China in AI, Says Databricks Co-Founder

November 15, 2025 No comments yet

Andy Konwinski, co-founder of Databricks, warns that the United States is losing its edge in artificial intelligence (AI) research to China, referring to this shift as an “existential” threat to democracy. Speaking at the Cerebral Valley AI Summit, he noted that PhD students at institutions like Berkeley and Stanford cite having encountered more interesting AI […]

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China Mobile Shanghai Unveils Groundbreaking 5G-A Network Monetisation Strategy in Collaboration with Huawei

October 5, 2025 No comments yet

The thrilling atmosphere of Shanghai Stadium on September 21, 2025, was fueled not only by the exciting match between Shanghai Shenhua and Chengdu Rongcheng but also by a groundbreaking moment in telecommunications. China Mobile Shanghai, in partnership with Huawei, showcased its newly launched 5G-A network monetization strategy before an audience of 80,000 enthusiastic fans, signaling […]

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DeepSeek’s New AI Model Sparks Controversy: A Step Backward for Free Speech

June 1, 2025 No comments yet

DeepSeek’s recently released AI model, R1 0528, has sparked significant concern regarding its implications for free speech. A notable AI researcher characterized it as "a big step backwards for free speech." This assessment arises from findings suggesting a shift towards increased content censorship compared to prior DeepSeek models. According to the researcher, known as ‘xlr8harder’, […]

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US Government Reviews Benchmark’s Investment in Chinese AI Startup Manus

May 10, 2025 No comments yet

Manus AI, a rapidly rising player in the AI agent startup scene, has recently secured $75 million at a valuation of approximately $500 million in a funding round led by Benchmark. However, reports indicate that the U.S. Treasury Department is now scrutinizing this investment to ensure compliance with 2023 regulations that restrict investments in Chinese […]

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Geopolitics and Generative AI: Insights from BCG’s Comprehensive Analysis

April 12, 2025 No comments yet

Generative AI is changing the landscape of global competition and geopolitics, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for nations and businesses. Insights were shared by leaders from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and its tech division, BCG X, who explained the complex dynamics at play in the global AI race, particularly the roles of superpowers such as […]

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Eric Schmidt Challenges the Notion of a ‘Manhattan Project for AGI’

March 6, 2025 No comments yet

In a recent policy paper, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, and Center for AI Safety Director Dan Hendrycks caution against the U.S. pursuing a Manhattan Project-style initiative to develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which represents superhuman intelligence. They argue that an aggressive quest for control over superintelligent AI could incite […]