Ningbo Semiconductor International founder Herb Huang He and the firm’s ex-financial chief face criminal charges that include embezzlement and bribery.
China approves first batch of large language models for public access
This post was originally published on this siteMultiple entities have received approval from the Chinese authorities for their large language models (LLMs), indicating that their generative AI-related services, such as chatbots and text-to-image tools, can now be made available to the general public. Baidu, SenseTime, Baichuan Intelligent Technology, Zhipu AI, and MiniMax launched their generative […]
Aqara to tease five new products at IFA 2023
This post was originally published on this siteAqara, a notable Chinese smart home gadget vendor, announced its attendance at IFA 2023, introducing five new products. The updates include the Smart Lock U200, the Camera E1, the Dual Relay Module T2, the Ceiling Light T1M, and an EU-style wall outlet. Apara has noted that three of […]
US PC maker Dell loses market share in China amid economic headwinds, supply chain shift
US PC giant Dell Technologies saw its Chinese sales plummet in the second quarter, amid a weaker macro environment and plans to cut reliance on China-based supply chains.
China exports of gallium and germanium surged before restrictions took effect in August, report shows
Beijing’s move to ‘safeguard national security’ was seen as retaliation against US and its allies for imposing chip restrictions on China, and led to stockpiling.
The Download: China’s AI chatbots go public, and how climate change is affecting hurricanes
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. Chinese ChatGPT alternatives just got approved for the general public The news: Baidu, one of China’s leading artificial-intelligence companies, has announced it’s opening up access to […]
Baidu, SenseTime open AI chatbots to the public after China grants first approvals for such services
Baidu, SenseTime, ZhipuAI and Baichuan have received government approvals to provide generative AI services to all users, the companies said.
How climate change can supercharge hurricanes
This post was originally published on this siteThis article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. When I was growing up near the US Gulf Coast, it was more common for my school to get called off for a hurricane than […]
In 50 Words: PropertyGuru reveals Q2 2023 results via interactive charts
This post was originally published on this sitePropertyGuru’s Q2 2023 results are presented via five interactive visual charts.
In 50 Words: MoneyOwl, NTUC’s robo advisor, to shut down
This post was originally published on this siteMoneyOwl’s services included financial planning, investment, wills, and insurance, but the firm struggled to monetize.
Even governments aren’t immune to celebrity charms
This post was originally published on this siteMalaysia and Indonesia fall over themselves to partner with Elon Musk, and PDD Holdings boasts strong Q2 numbers.
In 50 Words: Y Combinator cuts ties with Indian startup over ‘irregularities’
This post was originally published on this siteYC warned potential investors against investing in the medicine delivery startup Medobed.