The United States has warned that Chinese artificial intelligence companies could face sanctions over allegations of intellectual property misuse, increasing tensions between Washington and Beijing in the rapidly growing global AI industry. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent renewed his warning on Wednesday, stating that the United States may take action against Chinese AI firms accused…
China’s domestic semiconductor industry is expected to achieve a major milestone in 2026, with local chip shipments projected to reach 5 million units, according to an expert hosted by Deutsche Bank. The growth comes as Beijing continues accelerating efforts to strengthen its domestic chip ecosystem amid ongoing restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence hardware from the…
Chinese artificial intelligence company Moonshot AI has introduced Kimi K3, its most advanced AI model to date, claiming it is the world’s first open 3T-class artificial intelligence model. The launch marks another major development in the rapidly evolving global AI competition as companies continue to build more powerful and capable systems. Kimi K3 comes with…
Meta is introducing a new software update for its smart glasses that will disable the device’s camera if it detects that the built-in privacy indicator has been altered, damaged, or intentionally blocked. The update is designed to prevent unauthorized recordings and strengthen privacy protections for people around users of the wearable technology. The new security…
A major step forward in global wireless charging technology is underway as leading smartphone and consumer electronics companies, including Apple and Xiaomi, back the development of a new 50W Qi wireless charging standard. The initiative is being driven by the Wireless Power Consortium, which recently hosted a key technical conference in Beijing. The conference took…
The United States is moving toward tighter oversight of advanced semiconductor exports, as six companies specializing in tracking international technology shipments have expressed support for a proposed law aimed at preventing high-end AI chips from being diverted to China and other restricted destinations. The legislation, known as the Chip Security Act, seeks to strengthen export-control…
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi A7 Pro in Pakistan, expanding its budget smartphone lineup with a device that focuses on long battery life, a large display, and competitive pricing for entry-level users. The smartphone features a 6.9-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 254 ppi. It…
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly in discussions with Shanghai-based Iluvatar CoreX to procure artificial intelligence chips for inference workloads, according to individuals familiar with the matter. The potential agreement highlights China’s accelerating efforts to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem as global competition in AI hardware intensifies. If finalized, Iluvatar CoreX would become…
The Punjab government has drafted a new legislative framework aimed at regulating artificial intelligence-generated content and protecting the digital identities of performers and artists from unauthorized use. The proposed Punjab Performers’ Digital Identity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Protection Act 2026 seeks to safeguard voices, facial images, likenesses, and other personal digital identifiers from misuse through…
Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is rising at an unprecedented pace, with many companies now allocating more budget toward AI tools, agents, and computing infrastructure than traditional employee-related expenses. The shift signals a major transformation in how businesses measure productivity and operational cost structures. Industry discussions increasingly highlight that AI-driven systems are becoming central to…