China electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is secretly developing humanoid robots under the project codename Yao-Shun-Yu. Executive Vice President Li Ke confirmed the initiative, which aims to expand the company presence into the field of embodied AI.

Microsoft is laying off hundreds of employees at its Azure cloud unit in China. The move comes as the technology giant navigates tightening data regulations in both Washington and Beijing. The staff affected work in Beijing and Shanghai. Sources estimate the layoffs will impact between 200 and 400 workers. Credit: UNSPLASH These employees will cease employment at Azure and receive severance packages based on their tenure. Some workers will also receive up to seven months'