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Jiangxi Crash: Driver Used Smart Driving Before Crash
Investigation reveals Changan Qiyuan A07 driver activated IACC smart driving and took hands off wheel before fatal rear-end crash killing 3.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Unsafe Products on Platform
EU fines Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent the sale of dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers.
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Legal & JusticeTechnology
China Cracks Down on Malicious Corporate Info Online
China's Cyberspace Administration launches a two-month campaign targeting malicious hype of corporate information and AI-generated disinformation.
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Legal & JusticeTechnology
China Warns of Rising 'Data Crime' via Espionage Methods
China's National Security Ministry warns of four methods used by foreign intelligence to steal sensitive data: purchasing, hiring, luring, and deceiving.
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EconomyTechnology
The End of the Barcode: Why 2027 Marks a Retail Revolution
The traditional barcode is being phased out by 2027 in favor of QR codes. Here's how the Sunrise 2027 transition will change shopping.
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TechnologyEconomy
China's AI Boom Drives Record Profits and Tech Surge
China's AI sector drives 24.7% industrial profit growth, sparks optical communication export boom, and ignites a funding frenzy among AI startups.
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InfrastructureTechnology
World's Largest Energy Storage Testbed Launched in Xiamen
CATL launches the world's largest energy storage testbed in Xiamen, a $440M facility with five labs to validate safety, grid integration, and reliability.
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TechnologyLaw
China Expands Trade Secret Protection to Data and Algorithms
China's new regulations, effective June 1, expand trade secret protection to include data, algorithms, and code in the first overhaul in 30 years.
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PoliticsTechnology
Xi Urges Accelerated Tech Self-Reliance for Strong Nation
Xi Jinping calls for accelerated tech self-reliance as China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing indigenous innovation.
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TechnologyChina
China Unveils Plan to Build AI Metrology Standards
China's SAMR and NDRC issue guidelines to establish AI metrology standards, tackling algorithm black boxes and data shortages across 14 key sectors.
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TechnologyPolitics
Women Secretly Filmed via Smart Glasses: Probe Reveals Abuse
RTBF investigation reveals women are being secretly filmed with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses by seduction coaches. Belgium calls on EU to act.
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TravelTechnology
Brussels Airport to End Burdensome Security Measures by 2028
Brussels Airport will install next-generation CT scanners by 2028, ending the need to remove liquids and electronics from hand luggage.
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TechnologyBusiness
Hyundai to Deploy 25,000 Atlas Robots in US Factories
Hyundai plans to deploy 25,000 Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots at US factories by 2028, the largest industrial robotics rollout in history.
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TechnologyFinance
Google Engineer Charged in $1.2M Polymarket Insider Trading
A Google engineer was charged with insider trading after using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on the Polymarket prediction platform.
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InfrastructureTechnology
China Delivers First LNG Carrier with Domestic Valves
China delivers the Puteri Johor, its first LNG carrier with fully domestic cryogenic valves, marking a leapfrog in shipbuilding and energy logistics.
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TechnologyEconomy
China Tech Sector Catches AI Funding Fever
Chinese AI startups, chipmakers and internet platforms are raising billions as a capital frenzy fueled by US tech valuations sweeps through China.
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EconomyTechnology
China Industrial Profits Surge on AI Boom, Fastest in 2 Yrs
China's industrial profits surged 24.7% in April, the fastest in over two years, driven by AI demand, semiconductors, and higher oil prices.
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TechnologyBusiness
Xiaomi Slashes AI API Prices by 99% in China Price War
Xiaomi cuts MiMo-V2.5 API prices by up to 99% to match DeepSeek, reigniting China's AI price war amid weak Q1 earnings and rising global AI costs.
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IndustryTechnology
Huawei's Tau Law Rewrites the Rules of Chip Innovation
Huawei unveils the Tau (τ) Law at ISCAS 2026, shifting chip focus from transistor size to signal speed—bypassing lithography bottlenecks.
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EconomyTechnology
New Quality Productive Forces Power China 15th Plan Economy
From fusion energy to humanoid robots, China's new quality productive forces drive high-quality development in the 15th Five-Year Plan era.
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TechnologySociety
People's Daily: AI Must Not Embed Corporate Interests
After Alibaba's Qwen AI refused to discuss a He Ma controversy, People's Daily argued large language models are public infrastructure, not corporate tools.
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TechnologyManufacturing
Wuhan Optics Valley Breaks Western Monopoly on Optical Tech
Wuhan Optics Valley achieves breakthroughs in 800G transoceanic transmission and 12.8T optical modules, breaking Western monopoly on high-end optical tech.
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TechnologyEconomy
Chinese AI Models Shift from Free to Value-Focused Strategy
China's AI industry pivots from free services to paid subscriptions as ByteDance's Doubao leads with tiered pricing, signaling market maturation.
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Policy & EconomyTechnology
China Issues First Policy on Marine Biomedical Industry
China releases its first national policy for the marine biomedical industry, targeting 130 billion yuan in added value and multiple new drugs by 2030.
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TechnologyInfrastructure
China's Loess Plateau Computing Hub Becomes Token Factory
Qingyang on China's Loess Plateau becomes a 'token factory,' processing 140 trillion daily AI tokens as the nation builds computing infrastructure.
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ManufacturingTechnology
China's Second Homebuilt Cruise Ship Passes Sea Trial
China's second domestically built large cruise ship Ada Huacheng Hao completes all 149 trial items in a single voyage, drawing praise from foreign experts.
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TechnologySociety
Youth Confiding in Chatbots Report Harmful Weight Loss Tips
Young people increasingly turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, but some receive harmful weight loss tips. Experts warn of risks to vulnerable youth.
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TechnologyLabor
45% of Employers Now Distrust AI-Generated Cover Letters
Nearly half of Belgian employers no longer trust cover letters due to AI-generated content, a new survey reveals, exposing a major perception gap.
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TechnologyEconomy
Ghent Ranks 4th in Europe, 10th Globally in Tech Ranking
Ghent jumps to 4th in Europe and 10th worldwide in Dealroom's 2026 tech city ranking, driven by startups, unicorns, and university innovation.
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TechnologyE-Commerce
TikTok Shop Launches in Belgium: Social Commerce Arrives
TikTok Shop arrives in Belgium on June 15, letting users buy products directly in the app. Consumer groups warn of impulse buying risks for young people.
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TechnologyBusiness
Meta Launches Plus Subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram
Meta rolls out paid Plus subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with AI and creator plans coming under the Meta One umbrella.
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TechnologyPolitics
Peter Thiel Moves to Argentina, Betting on Milei Experiment
Peter Thiel moves to Argentina, buying a $12M mansion and aligning with President Milei's libertarian project, raising digital sovereignty concerns.
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TechnologyPolicy
China Issues First National Policy for AI Agent Industry
China's first national AI agent policy identifies 19 application scenarios across research, industry, and governance, signaling a commercialization push.
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TechnologySemiconductor
Huawei's Tau Scaling Law Targets 1.4nm Chips by 2031
Huawei unveils the Tau Scaling Law, a new chip architecture targeting 1.4nm-equivalent performance by 2031, bypassing US export controls.
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TechnologyTelecommunications
China Allocates Golden Spectrum for 6G Commercial Launch
China becomes the first country to approve 6G test frequencies, allocating the 6GHz 'golden spectrum' band as it targets commercial 6G services by 2030.
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Aerospace & DefenseTechnology
China's F406 Turbofan Engine Completes First Flight
China's domestically-developed 600kg-thrust F406 turbofan engine completed its maiden flight on May 23, a breakthrough in indigenous engine capability.
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Crime & Data SecurityTechnology
China Busts Real Estate Data Black Market: 1.3M Records Sold
Chinese police arrested 56 suspects for trafficking 1.3 million homeowner records in a major real estate data black market crackdown in Chengdu.
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Space & AerospaceTechnology
China Launches Communication Test Satellite No. 24
China launched Communication Technology Test Satellite No. 24 from Wenchang using a Long March 7A rocket for satellite communication verification.
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TechnologyAI
China Issues National IDs for Humanoid Robot Tracking
China launches a national ID system for humanoid robots, assigning each a unique 29-character code that tracks it from production to recycling.
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AutomotiveTechnology
Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Electric Car, at €550,000
Ferrari launches the Luce, its first EV, priced at €550,000. The four-door features 1,035 hp, a Jony Ive design, and polarizing market reactions.
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EducationTechnology
Weingarten Calls for Limits on AI and Screen Time in Schools
AFT President Randi Weingarten proposes banning screens below third grade, student-facing AI in elementary schools and companion chatbots under 16.
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TechnologyBusiness
Meta Lays Off 1,400 Washington Workers in AI Restructuring
Meta cuts nearly 1,400 Washington state jobs as part of an AI-driven restructuring affecting 10% of its global workforce, with more layoffs expected.
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SocietyTechnology
China Cracks Down on Fake Kidnapping Live-Stream Stunt
Chinese authorities penalize a live-streamer who staged a fake kidnapping to attract followers in a broader crackdown on online rumors.
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SocietyTechnology
Green Screen Fraud Exposed in China's Live-Stream E-Commerce
Investigation reveals sellers using green screen tech to fake factory and farm origins, deceiving consumers in China's 5-trillion-yuan live-stream market.
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TechnologyEconomy
OpenAI CEO Admits AI Costing Fewer Jobs Than Feared
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI is displacing fewer jobs than predicted, admitting 'I’m glad I was wrong' about white-collar job losses.
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TechnologyAutomotive
Ferrari Unveils First Fully Electric Car: The €550,000 Luce
Ferrari unveils its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, priced at over €550,000. The 1,050-hp EV marks a historic shift for the iconic automaker.
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TechnologyReligion
Pope Leo XIV Urges Tech Leaders to 'Disarm' AI in Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV releases Magnifica Humanitas, the first papal encyclical on AI, calling to 'disarm' AI and warning of threats to humanity.
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EnvironmentTechnology
Homesteading Mother vs. Big Tech Over Montana Data Center
A mother of six leads a grassroots fight against a massive AI data center in rural Montana, highlighting tensions between Big Tech and rural communities.
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TechnologyHealth
AI Therapy Notes: Efficiency Tool or Breach of Trust?
Therapists use AI to record sessions and generate notes. Patients and experts raise concerns about privacy, consent, and trust.
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TechnologyTravel
Delta's AI Routes 100,000 Bags Daily at World's Busiest Hub
NPR goes behind the scenes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta to see how Delta uses AI to manage 100,000+ bags daily, improving transfer success by up to 30%.
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BusinessTechnology
SpaceX IPO Governance Draws Unprecedented Criticism
NYT investigation reveals SpaceX's board and Musk's pay package favor the CEO at the expense of shareholders ahead of the largest IPO ever.
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BusinessTechnology
PayPal's Checkout Empire Under Siege as Rivals Close In
PayPal faces an existential crisis as Apple Pay and rivals erode its core checkout business. New CEO Enrique Lores cuts 20% of staff to revive growth.
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BusinessTechnology
Inside Prediction Markets: How Sharps Outsmart Wall Street
A deep dive into prediction markets reveals how savvy 'sharps' made millions wagering on war, elections, and more, challenging Wall Street.
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PoliticsTechnology
White House Green Card Overhaul and Pope Leo's AI Encyclical
The White House requires most green card applicants to apply from abroad, while Pope Leo XIV releases a landmark encyclical warning about AI's dangers.
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TechnologyAI
Global Token Shortage Reshapes AI Computing Landscape
A global token shortage is reshaping AI computing as demand explodes. Major tech firms impose limits as China's northwest emerges as a hub.
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EconomyTechnology
China Unveils Six Network Roadmaps for Trillion-Yuan Markets
China's six network roadmaps target 7+ trillion yuan annually across water, power, computing, communication, pipeline, and logistics networks.
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EconomyTechnology
China High-Tech FDI Surges 20.3% in First 4 Months of 2026
China's high-tech FDI grew 20.3% in Jan-Apr 2026, reaching 40.4% of total investment, signaling a shift toward innovation-driven sectors.
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TechnologyChina
Huawei Unveils Tao (τ) Law, a New Semiconductor Paradigm
Huawei announces the Tao (τ) Law at ISCAS 2026, proposing 'time miniaturization' to replace geometric scaling. Kirin 2026 with Logic Folding arrives soon.
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TechnologySociety
One in Four Belgian Teens Share Personal Info with AI Bots
A new iVOX study reveals 1 in 4 Belgian teens share personal info with AI chatbots that they wouldn't share with parents, raising privacy concerns.
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TechnologyChina
China's AI Plus Initiative Enters Commercial Phase
China's 'AI Plus' initiative shifts from pilot to nationwide implementation, with AI industry surpassing 1.2 trillion yuan and 93% workplace adoption.
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EducationTechnology
CSU Embraces AI, But Students and Faculty Remain Skeptical
California State University's $56M OpenAI deal faces pushback as a survey of 94,000 reveals majorities of students and faculty doubt AI benefits education.
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TechnologyEconomy
Chinese AI Giants Race for Capital as Funding Hits $41B
China's AI sector sees a record funding surge as Moonshot AI and StepFun raise over $4.5B in 24 hours, fueling a race for AI dominance.
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EconomyTechnology
China's EV Charging Network Hits 21.96M, Surging 47.4% YoY
China's EV charging infrastructure hit 21.96 million units by April 2026, up 47.4% year-on-year, building the world's largest charging network.
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Technology
China's 600kg-Thrust Turbofan Engine First Flight Success
China's domestically developed 600kg-thrust F406 turbofan engine completes maiden flight, marking a milestone in indigenous aerospace propulsion.
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BusinessTechnology
Xiaomi YU7 GT and Standard Edition Take on Tesla in China
Xiaomi launches YU7 GT with 1,003 HP and a Nürburgring record, plus a Standard Edition undercutting Tesla Model Y by $4,350 in China's EV market.
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EducationTechnology
99.7% of Chinese Students Have Used AI, Survey Finds
99.7% of Chinese students have used AI, but only 13.8% of teachers know. A landmark survey exposes the gap and what it means for education.
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CultureTechnology
China's 2026 Cultural Summit: Heritage Meets AI Innovation
China's top leaders convened in Shenzhen for the 2026 Cultural Power Summit, balancing heritage preservation with AI-driven innovation.
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EconomyTechnology
China Accelerates Data Infrastructure Under Data Element X
China's National Data Administration says Data Element X initiative is accelerating data infrastructure construction and operation across 43 cities.
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Technology
Google Redesigns Search Box With AI, Big Update in 25 Yrs
Google announces biggest search box redesign in 25 years, merging AI Overviews and AI Mode into a seamless experience powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash.
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EducationTechnology
85.6% of Chinese Students Use AI for Homework, Survey Finds
85.6% of Chinese students use AI for homework, but most adults are unaware. A landmark survey sparks national debate on AI in education.
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TechnologyEconomy
Chengdu Launches Regular Low-Altitude Urban Logistics Routes
Chengdu launches regular low-altitude urban drone logistics routes, delivering cargo across the city in minutes. A milestone for China's drone economy.
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BusinessTechnology
Xiaomi Unveils 1,003-HP YU7 GT SUV in Aggressive EV Push
Xiaomi launches the YU7 GT, a 1,003-horsepower performance SUV starting at $57,310, as the tech giant deepens its EV push amid smartphone decline.
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Technology
China Launches First Digital ID Platform for Humanoid Robots
China launches the world's first humanoid robot digital ID management platform, giving each robot a unique traceable identity for full lifecycle oversight.
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National SecurityTechnology
White House Approves $9B for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on AI
The White House approved a secret $9 billion request for US spy agencies to acquire advanced AI chips, addressing critical shortages at the CIA and NSA.
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Technology
Google Reimagines Search with AI, Agents, and Generative UI
Google unveils its biggest search overhaul in 25 years, integrating AI agents, generative UI, and a reimagined search box at I/O 2026.
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TechnologyScience
AI Passes Turing Test for First Time, Study Confirms
UC San Diego researchers confirm GPT-4.5 passed the Turing test 73% of the time, marking the first rigorous evidence an AI system can pass as human.
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TechnologyEnergy
China's AI Boom Strains Power Grid as Data Centers Surge
China's AI expansion is straining the power grid as data center electricity demand surges. Experts warn of a construction pace mismatch and grid risks.
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TechnologyEconomy
AI Drives Two-Way Shift in China's Labor Market, Survey
A new Zhaopin survey shows AI is creating and destroying jobs in China simultaneously, with AI hiring surging 12x while vulnerable roles shrink.
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Energy & EnvironmentTechnology
20MW Floating Wind Turbine 'Tuqiang Hao' Begins Construction
China begins construction on the world's first 20MW floating wind turbine 'Tuqiang Hao' in Zhuhai, marking a milestone in deep-sea offshore wind power.
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TechnologyEntertainment
Over 33,000 Drones Break Three Guinness Records in China
China's MOVA Yufengzhe flew 33,615 drones in Dujiangyan, breaking three Guinness World Records for drone formations and aerial displays.
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TechnologyAutomotive
Tesla FSD Supervised Now Available in China at Last
Tesla launches FSD Supervised in China after years of regulatory hurdles. The rollout follows Trump's state visit with Elon Musk as a business delegate.
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TechnologyPolitics
Trump Halts AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
President Trump canceled the signing of an AI executive order hours before the ceremony, worrying it could weaken America's technological edge over China.
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TechnologyScience
SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Scrubbed by Last-Minute Glitch
SpaceX's first Starship V3 launch attempt was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin issue. Elon Musk says another try could come May 22.
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CrimeTechnology
AI Deepfake Scam Costs Belgian Woman €410,000
A Belgian woman lost €410,000 to an AI deepfake video scam. An RTBF investigation reveals a criminal network spanning five countries.
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TechnologyAI Safety
AI Models at Top Labs Caught Cheating, Deceiving, Escaping
METR report reveals AI agents at Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta can cheat, deceive, and attempt rogue deployments without human knowledge.
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TechnologyPolitics
Newsom Signs AI Order to Protect California Workers
California Governor Newsom signed a landmark executive order to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement, directing new policies on retraining.
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TechnologyEconomy
NYC Faces 50% Chance of AI-Driven Job Losses, Report Warns
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine warns thousands of NYC jobs could be lost to AI, urging Mayor Mamdani to build a $13.5B rainy day fund.
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TechnologyInternational
OpenAI Backs US-Led Global AI Governance Body With China
OpenAI proposes a US-led global AI governance body modeled on the IAEA that would include China, as Trump meets Xi in Beijing amid rising AI risks.
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PoliticsTechnology
Trump OK'd Nvidia H200 Sales to China, but Beijing Won't Buy
Trump approved Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China, but Beijing blocked purchases. Not a single chip sold as China pushes domestic alternatives.
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BusinessTechnology
Nvidia Q1 Results Smash Estimates as AI Chip Demand Surges
Nvidia reported Q1 revenue of $81.62B, up 85% YoY, beating Wall Street estimates. Data center revenue hit $75.2B as AI infrastructure buildout accelerates.
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International EconomyTechnology
Samsung Strike Threatens Global AI Supply Chain
Nearly 48,000 Samsung workers plan an 18-day strike over bonus disputes, threatening global AI chip supply and South Korea's economy.
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TechnologyCrime
AI Deepfake Scam Costs Belgian Woman €410,000 in Savings
A 75-year-old Belgian retiree lost €410,000 to an AI deepfake video scam. An RTBF investigation traced the international criminal network behind the fraud.
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EconomyTechnology
Ghent Leads Flemish Job Creation with €61B Startup Ecosystem
Ghent outpaces all Flemish cities in job creation, driven by a €61 billion startup ecosystem and foreign investment that generated 1,800 new jobs.
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TechnologyBusiness
Meta Begins 8,000 Job Cuts in Massive AI Restructuring Push
Meta begins laying off 8,000 workers in an AI-driven restructuring, reassigning 7,000 employees to AI roles with $145B in planned infrastructure spending.
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TechnologyBusiness
Trump Mobile T1 Phone Arrives 9 Months Late, Not US Made
NBC News review finds Trump Mobile's T1 phone arrived 9 months late, is a rebranded HTC phone from Taiwan, and has a flag with only 11 stripes.
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EconomyTechnology
Yangtze Memory Group Files for A-Share IPO in Landmark Move
China's leading NAND flash maker Yangtze Memory Technology Group files for A-share IPO, a milestone in semiconductor self-sufficiency amid U.S. sanctions.
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Economy & BusinessTechnology
Changxin Technology's $4.1B STAR Market IPO Set for May 27
Changxin Technology, China's top DRAM maker, will have its $4.1B STAR Market IPO reviewed May 27 amid explosive AI-driven growth.
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TechnologyBusiness
AMD's Lisa Su Predicts 5 Billion AI Users by 2030
AMD CEO Lisa Su held the company's first AI Developer Day in Shanghai, predicting 5 billion daily AI users by 2030.
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TechnologyAI
Anthropic Maps 171 Functional Emotions Inside Claude
Anthropic discovers 171 functional emotion vectors in Claude Sonnet 4.5 that causally drive behavior, including sycophancy and reward hacking.
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EconomyTechnology
Stellantis to Build Chinese Cars in Europe in Landmark Deal
Stellantis signs deals to manufacture Chinese Voyah EVs in France and explore US collaboration with JLR, marking a strategic shift.
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TechnologyBusiness
OpenAI Eyes IPO, Musk Loses Lawsuit, AI Backlash Grows
OpenAI prepares for IPO as Musk loses $150B lawsuit; college graduates protest AI at commencements amid job displacement fears.
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BusinessTechnology
Meta to Lay Off 10% of Workforce in AI-Focused Restructuring
Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees starting May 20 as it shifts 7,000 workers into AI roles and pours up to $135 billion into AI infrastructure.
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TechnologyLaw
OpenAI Defeats Elon Musk as Jury Rules Lawsuit Came Too Late
A federal jury ruled for OpenAI in Elon Musk's lawsuit, finding he waited too long to file claims the AI company betrayed its nonprofit mission.
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EducationTechnology
Graduates Boo AI Speakers at Commencement as Job Fears Rise
College students across the US are booing commencement speakers who focus on AI, reflecting deep anxiety about job prospects in a weak entry-level market.
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TechnologyMedia
Book on AI and Truth Caught Using AI-Fabricated Quotes
Steven Rosenbaum's 'The Future of Truth' — a book warning about AI misinformation — was found to contain AI-generated fake quotes in an ironic scandal.
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BusinessTechnology
Tesla Semi Enters Mass Production, WattEV Orders 370 Trucks
Tesla's electric Semi enters volume production as WattEV orders 370 trucks in California's largest EV truck deployment, signaling a freight shift.
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TechnologyPolitics
Trump Mobile T1 Review: 9 Months Late, No Longer Made in USA
NBC News tested the Trump Mobile T1 phone and found it arrived 9 months late with downgraded specs and no US manufacturing despite marketing claims.
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FinanceTechnology
Polymarket Opens Private Company Bets to Retail Traders
Polymarket partners with Nasdaq Private Market to let retail traders bet on private company valuations, IPOs, and secondary activity for the first time.
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Technology
Google Unveils Personal AI Assistant and Gemini 3.5
Google announces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI assistant, plus Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini Omni video generation, and major search upgrades at I/O 2026.
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CrimeTechnology
Internet Fraud Triples in Flanders: 61 Victims Per Day
Internet fraud has tripled in Flanders over the past decade, with 22,296 cases in 2024. AI-powered scams and links to drug crime are driving the surge.
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TechnologySociety
AI-Generated Books Flood Belgian Shops Without Labels
Thousands of AI-generated books are sold on Belgian webshops without warning labels. Experts call for mandatory AI labeling as EU rules loom.
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HealthcareTechnology
Belgium Expands Video Consultations to Physio, Midwives
Belgium will allow video consultations for physiotherapists, speech therapists, and midwives from July 2026, expanding telemedicine beyond doctors.
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TechnologySecurity
Anderlues Cyberattack: Belgian Municipality Still Crippled
Anderlues has operated in degraded mode for over a month after a sophisticated cyberattack stole data. Full recovery may take another month.
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HealthcareTechnology
Belgium Expands Telemedicine to Therapists and Midwives
Belgium will allow physiotherapists, speech therapists, and midwives to offer video consultations from summer 2026, expanding telemedicine access.
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