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AI Film School Equips Future Hollywood Filmmakers
Curious Refuge, which launched in May 2023, has quickly established itself as a prominent training ground for Hollywood professionals eager to adapt as generative technology transforms production processes. This shift has sparked new career opportunities, even as some industry insiders express concerns about job security in the face of AI advancements.
Feb 15


Agibot Humanoid Robots Showcase Kung Fu Skills at Shaolin Temple
Chinese robotics firm Agibot released a new video showcasing its humanoid robots practicing martial arts at China’s historic Shaolin Temple. The robots demonstrated impressive synchronicity and precision at China’s historic Shaolin Temple.
Feb 13


Beijing Innovation Park Drives Robotics Sector Growth
A technology innovation park in southeastern Beijing has emerged as a key hub for robotics development, showcasing advanced humanoid robots and dexterous robotic hands. The National Information Technology Application Innovation Park hosts over 1,000 technology companies focusing on areas like artificial intelligence (AI), quantum information, and 6G communications. Credit: CMG Robotics companies within the park have garnered significant attention, with advancements across hum
Feb 13


Baidu Launches AI-Powered BaiduWiki for Global Audiences
Chinese technology giant Baidu recently launched BaiduWiki, an artificial intelligence-driven online encyclopaedia, to target international users and bridge information gaps. This new service is available in English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese. Credit: BAIDU BaiduWiki is an international version of Baidu’s existing Baidu Baike online encyclopaedia. It currently hosts 1 million entries, which were translated across the supported languages using multiple AI agents.
Feb 13


Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Accused of Using US Models for Training
OpenAI has warned US lawmakers that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek is replicating and training its models using technology from US AI companies, including the ChatGPT maker. The accusation was detailed in a memo seen by Reuters.
Feb 13


CBS News Considers Staff Reductions
CBS News is considering a new round of layoffs, Variety reported on Thursday. These potential cuts could total at least 15% of the current staff, Variety added, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Feb 13


Instagram Chief Disputes Claims of Social Media Addiction in Landmark Trial
Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta's Instagram, recently testified in a significant social media trial in Los Angeles, asserting his disagreement with the notion that individuals can be clinically addicted to social media platforms.
Feb 12


DeepSeek Enhances AI Model with Significant Token Expansion as Zhipu AI Launches GLM-5
DeepSeek's chatbot confirmed that it has expanded its context window from 128,000 tokens to over 1 million, marking an almost tenfold increase. This substantial enhancement is anticipated to improve the AI's ability to handle human queries more effectively.
Feb 12


Southeast Asian Companies Struggle to Realise Financial Gains from AI Investments
3 in 5 Singaporean firms have allocated between 11% and 40% of their technology budgets to AI projects. However, nearly 1 in 5 of these companies reported no noticeable impact on their earnings, while more than sixty per cent indicated that AI contributed less than 5% to their total operating profit.
Feb 12


Pixel Phones Receive Android QPR3 Beta 2.1 Update
Google has released a new update for Pixel phones, delivering Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1. This is a smaller release than the previously anticipated Android 16 QPR3 Beta 3.
Feb 11


Uber and Baidu Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Dubai
Uber and Baidu announced the launch of autonomous ride-hailing services in Dubai. These services are set to begin in the coming month, marking a significant step in the Chinese technology organisation's global expansion efforts. Credit: UBER Fully autonomous vehicles will be accessible through the Uber app. Initial operations will commence in select locations within the Jumeirah area of the city. Further expansion will depend on operational progress, alongside necessary regul
Feb 11


Australia Seeks Meeting with Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns
The Australian government has called for a meeting with gaming platform Roblox following reports of child grooming and exposure to graphic content. A regulator stated it would test whether the US-listed firm has met child-safety commitments.
Feb 11
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