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Neuralink Reports 12 Brain Implant Recipients
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant company, announced Tuesday that 12 individuals worldwide have received its chips. This marks an increase from a prior announcement in June by its partner Barrow Neurological Institute, which stated that seven individuals had received implants.
Sep 10


Meta Accused of Prioritising VR Profit Over Child Safety by Whistleblowers
Former researchers told a US Senate panel on Tuesday that Meta Platforms prioritised profit from its virtual-reality (VR) platform over...
Sep 10


China Launches Nationwide AI Education Programs
China introduced extensive AI literacy programmes in primary and secondary schools nationwide for the new academic year starting Sept....
Sep 9


Hong Kong Targets Multicurrency Stablecoin Hub, First-Mover Advantage Crucial
Hong Kong has a significant opportunity to become a global finance hub for multicurrency stablecoins, with being a "first mover" in the...
Sep 9


AI Nose Technology Unveiled for Health Care, Chip Manufacturing
A 40-year-old Taiwanese organisation, Ainos, has introduced what it calls the "world’s first" commercially available AI Nose. The technology, debuting this week at SEMICON, aims to detect illnesses, enhance factory safety, and improve chip yields.
Sep 9


Baseus Unveils Inspire Audio Line at IFA Berlin
Chinese consumer electronics maker Baseus launched its premium Inspire audio product line at IFA Berlin. The Shenzhen-based organisation is bolstering its international presence amid intense domestic competition.
Sep 8


AI Transforms Call Centres, Human Expertise Remains Key
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the call centre industry, enabling agents to provide more efficient customer service by automating routine tasks. This integration, however, highlights the continued need for human expertise in complex scenarios.
Sep 8


Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Internet Across Asia and Middle East
Internet connectivity has been affected in multiple countries, including India and Pakistan, due to subsea cable outages in the Red Sea. Internet monitoring group Netblocks stated that similar internet disruptions were observed on Etilasat and Du networks in the United Arab Emirates.
Sep 8


Chinese Companies Could Start Making Money from AI Agents Next Year, UBS Says
Chinese companies could begin monetising artificial intelligence agents as early as next year, according to UBS. AI agents are software systems that use AI to autonomously plan and perform complex tasks for users.
Sep 6


Huawei Unveils Mate XTs Trifold Smartphone Before iPhone 17 Launch
Huawei Technologies has launched its second trifold smartphone, the Mate XTs, just five days before Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone...
Sep 5


Malaysia Urges TikTok for Age Verification Amid Content Concerns
Malaysia has urged video-sharing platform TikTok to implement age verification for users. This follows a meeting where Malaysian authorities expressed dissatisfaction with the platform's efforts to curb harmful content.
Sep 5


Avride to Expand Robotaxi Testing for Uber Rollout in Dallas
Avride, an autonomous technology startup, announced on Thursday it is scaling up vehicle testing in Dallas. This expansion prepares for the launch of Avride robotaxis on the Uber platform.
Sep 5
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