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Hyundai to Deploy Humanoid Robots at US Manufacturing Plant
Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its US manufacturing plant in Georgia, beginning in 2028. This move signifies a step toward automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, according to the South Korean company.
Jan 6


MindRank's AI-Assisted Drug Enters Phase 3 Trial, Slashes R&D Costs
Hangzhou-based biotech start-up MindRank has progressed to Phase 3 clinical trials for MDR-001, a weight-loss drug. This makes it China’s first artificial intelligence-assisted Category 1 new drug to reach this advanced stage.
Jan 5


iPhone 18 Price Increase Expected Due to Advanced Chip Costs
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 series is likely to feature a next-generation A20 processor. A new report suggests this chip will be significantly pricier than its predecessor, potentially impacting the phone’s overall cost.
Jan 5


X's Grok AI Generates Sexualised Images, Prompts International Alarm
Musician Julie Yukari, based in Rio de Janeiro, posted a photo on X just before midnight on New Year's Eve. The image, captured by her fiancé, showed her snuggling in bed with her black cat, Nori, while wearing a red dress. Credit: GROK The following day, Yukari, 31, noticed notifications from users requesting Grok, X's built-in artificial intelligence chatbot, to digitally strip her to a bikini. Despite her initial disbelief, Grok-generated nearly nude images of her soon cir
Jan 5


AI Talent War Intensifies as Tech Giants Offers Huge Bonuses
Beijing and Shenzhen based technology corporations are currently engaged in a significant bidding war to secure top tier AI specialists. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, recently expanded its bonus pool by 35% compared to the previous year. This move coincides with a 150% increase in the budget allocated for salary rises as the firm seeks to establish globally competitive compensation levels across all job grades.
Dec 31, 2025


Meta Acquires Singapore-Based Manus in AI Push
Meta has confirmed the acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance its digital offerings across social media platforms. The California based technology company is moving aggressively to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving market for intelligent agents. According to the Associated Press, Meta chose not to publicly share the specific financial terms of this transaction.
Dec 31, 2025


Trip.com Trials Stablecoins Payment for Travel Bookings
Trip.com has initiated a trial allowing international travellers to pay for prepaid hotel and flight bookings using stablecoins. The Shanghai based online travel agency introduced the ability to use USDT and USDC tokens on its international platform earlier this month. According to the Post, a customer service agent confirmed that the payment option became available for users located in specific geographical regions.
Dec 30, 2025


New AI Model Creates 5-Second SD Video in Under 2 Seconds
Researchers in China have introduced a new method known as TurboDiffusion which seeks to change the landscape of AI video synthesis by significantly increasing processing speeds. According to a recently published paper, the technique can accelerate the creation of video content by as much as 200 times without any loss in the quality of the final image.
Dec 29, 2025


China Releases Draft Regulations to Oversee AI That Enable Human-Like Interactions
The Chinese government has published a series of draft regulations aimed at tightening the oversight of artificial intelligence services that are designed to simulate human personalities. These proposals specifically target systems that engage users in emotional interaction through various digital mediums. According to SCMP, the country’s cyber regulator released the draft rules for public comment as part of a broader push to manage the rapid deployment of consumer facing tec
Dec 29, 2025


China Curbs Algorithmic Pricing and E-Commerce Monopoly
China has introduced a comprehensive set of 29 articles designed to stop electronic commerce platforms from forcing merchants to offer specific discounts or using algorithms to set prices based on user data. These regulations were issued jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the Cyberspace Administration of China. According to SCMP, the new mandate against algorithmic pricing and platform monopoly.
Dec 23, 2025


Oracle's Founder Backs Paramount, Warner Deal
Oracle co founder Larry Ellison has intervened to personally guarantee US40.4 billion in the latest attempt by Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. This substantial financial commitment is intended to secure the prized Hollywood assets and prevent them from being sold to the rival streaming company Netflix. According to Reuters, the guarantee was revealed in a recent filing to address the concerns of the Warner Bros board regarding the reliability of the fundi
Dec 23, 2025


Deepfakes, Digital Abuse in School on the Rise
Educational institutions are currently contending with a significant increase in the number of students using artificial intelligence to transform ordinary photographs of their peers into sexually explicit deepfakes. This trend produces a distressing environment for young victims who must navigate the fallout of manipulated media spreading online. The Associated Press reported that the rise of artificial intelligence has made it easier for anyone to alter or create such image
Dec 23, 2025
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