Xiaomi president Lu Weibing presented the Xuanjie O100 prototype, an on device AI terminal designed without a rear camera. It features dual chip computing and active air cooling. The device operates the Xiaomi MiMo model, achieving an inference speed of approximately 295 tokens per second in testing.

Ulanqab, a city in Inner Mongolia previously known for its pastureland, now serves as a significant computing hub for China's artificial intelligence sector. This development is supported by abundant wind power and the region's naturally cool climate, according to reports. The shift represents a change for an area traditionally associated with livestock grazing and potato cultivation.

The travel industry stands at a critical technological crossroads. With the rapid rise of generative AI, businesses are facing immense pressure to revolutionise their operations, often resulting in a frantic rush to automate. However, according to Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC) at Booking.com, this rush is built on a false premise. Successful AI adoption does not require an immediate, sweeping overhaul of every business function.