

China Targets Fusion Power by 2030 After Magnet Breakthrough
China has updated its nuclear fusion development timeline, aiming for its first kilowatt-hour of fusion power by 2030. This target follows the technical acceptance of two domestically developed superconducting magnets for the China Fusion Engineering Test Reactor, or CFETR, after full-parameter testing concluded in late June.
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Tencent Launches Hunyuan Hy3 LLM with Strong Enterprise Performance
Tencent has launched its Hunyuan Hy3 large language model. This model features a Mixture of Experts architecture. It includes 295 billion total parameters with 21 billion activated, supporting a 256K context length. The model reportedly achieves a 90 per cent task resolution rate on Tencent's WorkBuddy enterprise platform, according to Tencent Tech.
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Doubao, Qwen Withdraw AI Agents Amid China Regulations, High Costs
ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba's Qwen have withdrawn their artificial intelligence agent functions. This coordinated action, effective when new Chinese regulations on anthropomorphic AI services became enforceable, concludes a two year period of industry focus on consumer AI agents, according to a report by TMTPost. These regulatory changes, along with economic challenges, prompted the strategic withdrawal.
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Microsoft Announces Job Cuts and Xbox Unit Reorganisation
Microsoft recently disclosed plans to eliminate 4,800 jobs, representing approximately 2.1% of its global workforce, according to Reuters. This action accompanies a significant reorganisation within its Xbox gaming division and the divestment of up to five studios. The company aims to enhance returns following substantial investment in the gaming sector.
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Staged Robot Attack Video Misleads Millions
According to Interesting Engineering, a staged video from Indonesia, depicting a humanoid robot appearing to go rogue and attack coworkers, garnered millions of social media views. Many initially believed the footage showed a genuine malfunction, prompting widespread discussion.
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New Chinese AI Chip Firm Debuts with 3D Stacking to Bypass US Curbs
A Chinese artificial intelligence chip startup, led by industry veteran Wei Shaojun, has emerged from stealth operations. The company joins other firms, including Huawei Technologies, in using 3D stacking to navigate US technology export controls.
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China Regulates AI “Humanlike” Features; ByteDance, Alibaba Comply
ByteDance and Alibaba are disabling customised agent features within their leading artificial intelligence applications. This action aligns with new regulations from Beijing concerning humanlike AI interaction services, part of a wider effort to construct a regulatory framework for the growing AI sector.
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Hong Kong Prison Pulls Anti-Drug Video Twice Over Pro-Drug Message
Hong Kong's prison service has twice removed an anti drug video featuring a virtual K pop girl group from its social media platforms. Internet users suggested the artificial intelligence generated content resembled a promotional campaign for illegal substances, rather than an effort to discourage their use. The Correctional Services Department initiated the withdrawals.
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AI-Animated Dead Offer Comfort, Raise Concerns in South Korea
Lee Geon Hui, an office worker in South Korea, recently commissioned an AI-animated video message of his late grandfather. This personalised video, created by Seoul-based tech firm Vaice, was intended as a gift for Lee's father, who had reportedly sacrificed much as a single parent. The digital likeness delivered a message to his father.
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Shanghai Opens Quantum Computing Industrial Hub
Shanghai has launched a dedicated industrial hub for quantum computing. The initiative aims to accelerate the technology's development and strengthen the city's position within China's competitive landscape. This new incubation zone seeks to move quantum research from laboratories to a complete industrial ecosystem.
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