A university in Hong Kong has founded the first industry-focused artificial intelligence (AI) research institute in the Greater Bay Area, with the city’s financial chief expressing hope that the facility will shape the future of AI and drive growth in the region and beyond. The Hong Kong University of Technology and Innovation (HKUST) on Friday…
A man who was killed in a road rage incident in Arizona “spoke” during his killer’s sentencing hearing after his family used artificial intelligence to create a video of him reading a victim impact statement. In what’s believed to be a first in U.S. courts, the family of Chris Pelkey used AI to give him…
Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump’s aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more – CBS News Watch CBS News In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President…
AI-generated accounts impersonating people with Down syndrome are spreading across social media, according to an analysis by CBS News Confirmed. Many of these artificial intelligence-backed profiles are gaining followers faster than real disability advocates — and they’re making money from it. These fake accounts use feel-good messages, dance to trending songs, and thank their followers…
Hong Kong – In a move that bridges tradition and innovation, Chinese herbal wellness retailer Hung Fook Tong has teamed up with Nutribite to launch a personalised meal service powered by AI and rooted in traditional Chinese wellness principles. The new meal service combines AI technology with nutritional science and traditional Chinese wellness principles to…
May 5, 2025 IPO applications at the Hong Kong stock exchange have surged, with filings in the first four months of the year increasing by 29% compared to the previous year, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The exchange has seen 112 companies submit applications to list on its main board,…
Earlier this year, when Veronica Zhai was preparing to launch her bespoke luxury brand Zhai, she knew her marketing budget would be tight. Agencies and seasoned brand strategists charged anywhere from $5,000 to $30,000 a month, beyond what she could afford before she’d brought in any real revenue. So Zhai turned to ChatGPT. “AI does…
Pharus Diagnostics, a Li Ka-shing-backed developer of diagnostic tests for cancer powered by artificial intelligence (AI), said it would tap into fundraising channels in Hong Kong. The Taiwan-based start-up aims to complete a round of fundraising and a clinical study on lung cancer by the end of the year, said CEO Philip Huang. “Currently, we…
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and the architect of ChatGPT, is behind a venture that wants to solve a modern-day problem: proving you’re human amidst a proliferation of bots and artificial intelligence. The startup, called World (formerly Worldcoin), is launching in the U.S. with the distribution of 20,000 tech devices called Orbs that scan…