Tencent Cloud downplays AI hype when it comes to making games

Tencent Cloud downplays AI hype when it comes to making games

Tencent Games was one of the exhibitors at ChinaJoy in Shanghai on July 26, 2024. Str | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — When it comes to gaming, the use of ChatGPT-like generative artificial intelligence is still in an exploratory phase, according to Liang Chen, general manager of Tencent Cloud’s internet industry department. Parent company … Read more

DeepL AI translation firm launches traditional Chinese language

DeepL AI translation firm launches traditional Chinese language

DeepL CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski. DeepL German artificial intelligence translation startup DeepL on Wednesday launched traditional Chinese as a language option as it looks to expand its presence in Asia. DeepL, one of Europe’s high-profile AI companies valued at $2 billion, sells translation software aimed at businesses rather than everyday consumers. Traditional Chinese is a … Read more

Steve Jobs describes generative AI in newly released 1983 clip

Steve Jobs describes generative AI in newly released 1983 clip

From the Macintosh computer to the iPhone, Apple’s late co-founder Steve Jobs was widely considered an innovative visionary who helped revolutionize the way we use technology in our everyday lives. Now, a newly released clip from 1983 reveals Jobs may have been more ahead of his time than we knew. The Steve Jobs Archive’s latest … Read more

Samsung is developing AI features specifically for China

Samsung is developing AI features specifically for China

TM Roh, head of Samsung’s mobile business, talks about Galaxy AI at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, France. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC But China, the world’s biggest smartphone market, has been a struggle for Samsung over the last few years. Its market share for smartphones sits under 1%, with local players like Huawei dominating. … Read more

China’s robotaxi push sparks concerns about job security for drivers

China’s robotaxi push sparks concerns about job security for drivers

More than 70% of Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi rides in Wuhan were fully driverless as of April, and the company said in May it expected 100% of the rides to be completely autonomous in coming quarters. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s yearslong effort to develop robotaxis is starting to gain traction … Read more

China leads the generative AI patents race; Tencent, Baidu top list: UN

China leads the generative AI patents race; Tencent, Baidu top list: UN

TIANJIN, CHINA – JUNE 20: A humanoid robot Xiao Qi is on display during the 2024 World Intelligence Expo at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on June 20, 2024 in Tianjin, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images China dominates the global race in generative … Read more

AI’s power is worthless without data privacy

AI’s power is worthless without data privacy

Honor CEO George Zhao (L) and GSMA CEO John Hoffman on stage at Shanghai Mobile World Congress during an awards ceremony on June 27, 2024. Honor HANGZHOU, China — The transforming power of artificial intelligence is of no value unless user data is protected, CEO of Chinese smartphone company Honor, George Zhao, told CNBC in … Read more

Apple AI push faces big challenges in China

Apple AI push faces big challenges in China

The Apple Siri AI icon is being displayed on a smartphone, with Apple Intelligence in the background.  Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Apple’s big artificial intelligence push faces some big challenges in China — one of the iPhone maker’s most critical markets — as Beijing maintains strict rules around the buzzy technology. The … Read more

Alibaba bets on AI to fuel cloud growth as it expands globally

Alibaba bets on AI to fuel cloud growth as it expands globally

Alibaba Offices In Beijing Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba on Thursday said it expanded its global cloud computing availability, while the head of the unit’s international arm touted the company’s AI products as a way to fuel growth. The Chinese technology giant said it has expanded the availability zone of its cloud computing … Read more

Artificial general intelligence more than 10 years away: Baidu CEO

Artificial general intelligence more than 10 years away: Baidu CEO

Co-founder, CEO and chairman of Baidu, Robin Li attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France. Viva Technology, the biggest tech show in Europe but also in a unique digital format, for 4 days of reconnection and relaunch thanks to innovation. The event brings … Read more