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.

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.

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.