China’s tech industry hails Beijing’s AI blueprint as local chip, server makers set to gain

China’s tech industry hails Beijing’s AI blueprint as local chip, server makers set to gain

China’s tech industry has hailed Beijing’s latest strategy to widely apply artificial intelligence to economic and social enterprises amid hopes the move could boost market prospects for local suppliers of chips, servers and AI solutions. Beijing’s decision to implement AI in research, industry and consumption has further boosted confidence in the sector, particularly in computing…

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China’s Guangxi province launches ‘AI super league’ to nurture Asean-facing start-ups

China’s Guangxi province launches ‘AI super league’ to nurture Asean-facing start-ups

The competition, titled “AI for All”, will run through September and features 17 tracks, including automobile, tourism, cross-border e-commerce, smart agriculture, and market regulation. Hosted by the Guangxi regional government, the kick-off took place simultaneously in eight cities: Guangxi’s capital Nanning, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. “Hong Kong’s AI ecosystem…

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GENAI Summit 2025: Forging a Network of AI Innovators

GENAI Summit 2025: Forging a Network of AI Innovators

The GENAI Summit Hong Kong is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing, offering a dynamic platform for attendees to dive into the practical applications of GenAI in industries such as finance, healthcare, marketing, education, and entertainment. With an expected attendance of over 500+ participants and representatives from leading gen AI tech companies, the event promises…

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H&M Explores AI Digital Twins

H&M Explores AI Digital Twins

Swedish retail giant H&M is creating 30 digital twins of human models this year as it explores new ways to showcase its clothes, shoes and accessories. The news, first reported by Business of Fashion, would potentially be used in marketing campaigns and social media posts. H&M confirmed the digital twins experiment to PYMNTS, but said…

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Tech war in 2024: China catches up fast in AI race, but US chip curbs cast shadow

Tech war in 2024: China catches up fast in AI race, but US chip curbs cast shadow

Shi Yuxiang is eager to find out what the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology has to offer in video-making. But with OpenAI’s long-awaited Sora video generation tool launching only earlier this month, the 34-year-old entertainment industry professional from Beijing has been experimenting with a wide range of Chinese alternatives. “Whenever there’s a new product release,…

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