The ruling Communist Party has unveiled a new digitalisation plan, placing importance on digital infrastructure and data resources, which analysts say should help Big Tech.
The Download: making Bitcoin greener, and Elon Musk’s chatbot plans
This post was originally published on this siteThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Ethereum moved to proof of stake. Why can’t Bitcoin? Last year, Ethereum went green. The second-most popular crypto platform transitioned to proof of stake, an energy-efficient […]
Apple’s iPhone supplier Foxconn leases new site in Zhengzhou in sign of commitment to China’s supply chain
Apple’s biggest electronics contract manufacturer has rented a new lot from the Zhengzhou government to build smart warehouses, after officials urged the company to ‘take root’ in central Henan province.
Ethereum moved to proof of stake. Why can’t Bitcoin?
This post was originally published on this siteTech Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more here. Last year, Ethereum went green. The second-most popular crypto platform transitioned to proof of stake, an energy-efficient framework for adding new blocks of […]
Meta to form AI product team to keep up with chatbot competition
Facebook parent Meta wants to use AI technology with text-like chats in its messaging apps WhatsApp and Messenger, and on visual filters for photos and videos on Instagram.
Tencent’s ChatGPT rival gets special task force of executives as it joins Baidu, Alibaba in AI gold rush
The team behind Tencent’s HunyuanAide chatbot is led by Zhang Zhengyou, who heads the company’s AI Lab and Robotics X Lab.
Canada banning TikTok on government devices, report says
The move comes days after a similar ban by the European Commission, amid concerns over data collection by the Chinese-owned app.
ChatGPT spurs AI product race as Baidu, ByteDance and other Chinese tech giants push out new bots and art generators
Baidu, ByteDance and Meituan have unveiled new AI-powered products, some spun off from existing apps, before they have any ChatGPT-like services ready.
The Download: police drones, and the Supreme Court’s web cases
This post was originally published on this siteThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Welcome to Chula Vista, where police drones respond to 911 calls In the skies above Chula Vista, California, where the police department runs a drone program […]
Huawei’s carmaking partner Seres aims to sell one million EVs by 2026 in face of tough competition: report
Huawei and Seres have signed a deal to deepen their cooperation on making EVs, according to report, following their existing collaboration on the Aito series.