In a surprising turn of events, tech giants Apple and Google, long-time rivals, might be joining forces on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. Reports suggest Apple is in talks to license Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, potentially integrating it into future iPhones. While neither company has confirmed the discussions, the news sent ripples through the...
Shenzhen is setting its sights on becoming a world leader in ultrafast broadband by the end of 2024. The city unveiled an ambitious action plan outlining its strategy to achieve this goal. The plan focuses on four key areas: expanding its 5G network, promoting data center construction, advancing satellite internet capabilities, and prioritizing applications for...
The future belongs to robots, and China’s Robot Revolution is determined to be at the forefront of this transformation. While companies like Tesla have grabbed headlines with humanoid robots, China’s state-backed push promises a tidal wave of robotic workers unlike anything the world has seen. China’s Ambitious Roadmap In November 2023, the Chinese government laid out a...
Following China’s recent emphasis on developing “new quality productive forces” in its Government Work Report, Premier Li Qiang has urged a coordinated effort to promote the application of artificial intelligence (AI). This push for AI development comes after a series of visits by Li to key players in China’s technological landscape. Li’s remarks were made...
The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived, hand-in-hand with the burgeoning need for its regulation. India has emerged as a trailblazer in this arena, issuing an advisory for AI companies that marks the first concrete step towards governing this powerful technology. The full details are still being unveiled, but two key aspects have come...
The European Union has levied a hefty fine of €1.84 billion (roughly $2 billion) on Apple for breaching antitrust rules in the market for music streaming services on its iOS platform. This penalty centers around Apple’s use of “anti-steering provisions,” which restrict music streaming apps from informing users about cheaper subscription options outside of the...
China’s mobile phone market witnessed a remarkable surge in January, with shipments skyrocketing 68.1% year-on-year to reach 31.78 million units, according to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). This significant growth suggests a robust market and strong consumer demand. The data revealed a clear shift towards 5G technology, with these...
In a significant move aimed at bolstering its domestic chip-making capabilities, India has approved a staggering $15.2 billion (₹1.26 trillion) investment for building three new semiconductor fabrication plants, or fabs. This ambitious initiative, coupled with the recent approval for Micron Technology to establish a unit in Sanand, Gujarat, marks a major step forward for India’s...
Elon Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has filed a lawsuit against the organization and its key figures, accusing them of straying from their original mission. The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco court, claims that OpenAI has abandoned its non-profit objectives and shifted towards a profit-driven, for-profit model. Musk alleges that OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman...
The world of artificial intelligence is witnessing a fascinating David-and-Goliath scenario unfold. Mistral AI, a young yet ambitious French startup, is challenging the established dominance of OpenAI, a much larger and more well-funded player in the field. Founded in 2023 by a trio of tech veterans – Arthur Mensch (formerly Google DeepMind), Guillaume Lample (formerly...