AI expert Andrew Ng delivered a reality check on the AI industry, stating that while hype has exceeded expectations, the true transformation lies in how small, empowered teams utilise AI agents to rebuild enterprise data architecture. Ng stated he is forming teams of one to ten engineers—generalists with high context who use AI not just for coding but also for drafting marketing copy, terms of service, and product definitions, within the broader context of rebuilding enterpri

The United Arab Emirates has established a minimum age of 15 for social media use. This makes it the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction, addressing growing global concerns about online platforms' impact on children. Credit: UNSPLASH Under the approved resolution, children younger than 15 are prohibited from creating, using, or operating personal social media accounts. They will also be unable to post content, comment, share, or join public groups. Teenagers ag

Alibaba Cloud has launched its first data centres in France, expanding its European footprint amidst increasing calls for data sovereignty across the continent. The cloud computing services unit of Alibaba Group Holding stated this expansion responds to increasing customer demand in the region.

Chinese authorities have introduced draft regulations to curb the misuse of subsidies by food-delivery platforms, aiming to address intense competition within the sector. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) identified several banned practices in a recent statement. Credit: UNSPLASH The proposed rules prohibit platforms from using subsidies to disrupt the market or selling goods at a loss. They also ban "long-term, large-scale" subsidies that hamper market co

Scientists in South Korea have developed experimental contact lenses that appeared to improve depression-like behaviour in mice. The lenses are designed to send electrical signals through the retina into brain regions linked to mood.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are developing their own smart-driving chips, making custom silicon a key element in the country's competitive automotive market. This strategy aims to give carmakers more control over computing hardware while reducing dependence on external suppliers.

Chinese artificial intelligence models are leading the global technology race, even in key US allied countries, according to a new poll by London-based consultancy Public First. However, the survey also revealed that China lags significantly in trust regarding its AI models.

A new materials laboratory, established through a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and the University of Toronto, is now operational. This facility aims to expedite the creation of recipes for next-generation semiconductor chips and affordable clean hydrogen, moving these technologies closer to real-world application. The laboratory intends to bridge the gap between academic findings and industrial manufacture.

Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics, which traffic-safety researchers describe as misleading marketing, to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands while seeking European approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This comes as the electric vehicle (EV) maker aims to regain market share in the region.

China has achieved a significant breakthrough in producing an ultra-pure form of silicon, a critical material for building silicon-based quantum computers. This development marks an acceleration of Beijing’s drive to reduce reliance on foreign technology in strategic areas, amidst global competition over advanced technology fabrication. Credit: CNNC WEIBO State-owned nuclear giant China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced that one of its research institutes had succ

According to Reuters, Microsoft faces legal action from shareholders, who allege the technology company defrauded them and inflated its share price. The plaintiffs claim Microsoft failed to disclose a deceleration in its Azure cloud business expansion. They also assert the organisation neglected to reveal the necessity of spending billions of USD on artificial intelligence infrastructure. This proposed class action represents a significant challenge to the firm's recent finan

The United Kingdom will ban children under 16 from using various social media applications, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. This measure aims to protect young people from harmful online content and excessive screen time. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the government's intentions, stating that the ban is expected to become effective early the following year.