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China's humanoid robotics industry is entering a new phase as companies shift their focus from impressive physical performances to developing artificial intelligence that can make robots more intelligent, adaptable and useful in everyday work.
ASML has projected fourth-quarter sales above market expectations as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips continues to drive investment in semiconductor manufacturing. The Dutch company, a key supplier of advanced chipmaking equipment, is benefiting from growing demand for the technology needed to produce powerful processors used in AI systems, data centres, and other digital applications.
Artificial intelligence (AI) could accelerate major scientific breakthroughs within the next three years, as the technology continues to advance beyond chatbots and everyday digital tools. Its growing role in research is raising expectations that AI could help scientists solve complex problems, speed up discoveries, and open new possibilities in medicine, biology, and other scientific fields.
Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce its first touchscreen MacBook, potentially bringing a major change to the design and everyday use of its popular laptop lineup. The anticipated launch could mark a significant shift for the company, which has traditionally relied on trackpads, keyboards and external touchscreens rather than adding touch functionality directly to MacBook displays.
Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of French AI company Mistral, has criticised parts of the growing U.S. debate over artificial intelligence safety, arguing that concerns about slowing AI development can sometimes distract from failures by companies to properly control increasingly autonomous systems.
SpaceX is preparing for a major milestone today as its Starship-Super Heavy rocket is set to attempt reaching Earth orbit for the first time.
Technology companies are betting that AI-powered wearables could become the next major computing platform after smartphones, but privacy concerns are emerging as one of the biggest obstacles to mass adoption.
Alibaba is dramatically expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions, announcing plans to train a new AI model with 5 trillion to 10 trillion parameters while unveiling a new homegrown AI chip designed to support increasingly demanding workloads.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has emerged as one of the most prominent technology executives opposing calls for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development, putting him closer to President Donald Trump’s position in an increasingly heated debate over AI safety and regulation.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling on artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace at which they develop increasingly powerful AI models, warning that the industry may be moving faster than its ability to manage the technology’s risks.
Oracle is set to add another $700 million to its restructuring costs, taking the estimated cost of its fiscal 2026 restructuring plan to about $2.8 billion as the software giant accelerates spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The additional costs come as Oracle reshapes its workforce and operations to support a major expansion in AI and cloud computing. The company is
OpenAI is taking its push into corporate finance a step further with the launch of ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized version of its AI platform designed to handle many of the research and analytical tasks traditionally performed by junior investment bankers and equity research analysts. The product was developed with financial institutions including Morgan Stanley and Evercore as
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Nvidia structured its licensing agreement with artificial intelligence chip startup Groq in a way that avoided antitrust scrutiny, according to a report by The New York Times. The inquiry is focused on a deal Nvidia announced last year that gave the chip giant a non-exclusive license to Groq’s chip technology and involved hiring
China’s electric-vehicle makers are increasingly looking beyond cars as competition and weaker domestic demand put pressure on the country's automotive industry. A growing number of manufacturers are now turning their attention to humanoid robots, hoping to create a new source of growth from their existing strengths in artificial intelligence, batteries, software, and mass production.
Apple has officially handed over its top leadership role to John Ternus, marking the end of Tim Cook’s 15-year run as chief executive. Ternus took charge on September 1, beginning a new chapter for the technology giant at a time when artificial intelligence and product innovation are reshaping the industry.
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims related to alleged harm to young users and the collection of children’s personal data on Facebook and Instagram. The settlement brings a major federal trial in California to an end and represents one of the most significant legal developments yet in the growing scrutiny of social media platforms and their
Automotive group Stellantis is recalling around 955,000 vehicles worldwide after identifying a software problem that can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when drivers shift into reverse. The issue is linked to the vehicle’s radio and infotainment software rather than the camera hardware itself. Around 848,000 vehicles in the United States are affected,
Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics made a blockbuster debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market on Wednesday, with its shares surging nearly sixfold as investors rushed to gain exposure to China’s rapidly expanding humanoid robotics industry. The Hangzhou-based company priced its initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share. Its stock opened at 1,100 yuan before
Chinese technology is becoming increasingly difficult for global companies to sidestep as businesses turn to China for capabilities in artificial intelligence, electric vehicle batteries, automotive software and advanced manufacturing. The trend marks a change in China’s role in the global economy. For years, multinational companies primarily viewed the country as a manufacturing base
Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are preparing a major investment of about ¥1 trillion, or $6.3 billion, to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors in Japan, according to a Nikkei report cited by Reuters. The proposed venture would reportedly be 60% owned by Sony and 40% by TSMC, with commercial production potentially beginning as early as 2029.