Beauty and the Bots: World's First AI Beauty Pageant AnnouncedThe world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) beauty pageant is set to take place. The winning AI woman will receive $20,000 in prize money. According to the Daily Mail in the UK on the 15th (local time), Fanvue, a creator platform, is recruiting participants for the world’s first AI beauty pageant, scheduled for May. The judges […]
AI Drones Threatening Energy Markets, Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oil ProductionUkraine attacks 18 Russian refineries this yearIncreased use of AI-equipped dronesConcerns grow among oil-importing countries like China and India CNBC reported on the 14th (local time) that Artificial intelligence (AI) drones are disrupting energy markets as Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian refineries continue. According to JP Morgan, drones launched from Ukraine have attacked 18 Russian […]
Elon Musk Predicts AI Smarter Than Humans Next Year, Raises Tension in Tech IndustryOpenAI, Meta, GPT-5, and LAMA3 are about to be releasedMusk xAI is also rumored to be pushing to attract $4 trillion in investmentJensen Huang “AGI appears within 5 years.”Professor Andrew Ng: “It’ll take 30 to 50 years.” Javier Milei, President of Argentina (right), and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, pose for a commemorative photo at […]
Tech War Intensifies: China to Abandon Foreign CPU UseThe Chinese government reportedly instructed domestic telecommunications companies to cease using foreign chips in their network equipment by 2027. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported this on December 12th (local time), citing a knowledgeable source. According to the report, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ordered the country’s three major state-owned mobile service providers, […]
Meta's Artemis: Revolutionizing AI and Energy EfficiencyMeta unveiled a new AI chip. Meta revealed the details of its next-generation in-house AI accelerator chip on the 10th (local time). Internally referred to as Artemis, the new chip is expected to help Meta reduce its reliance on Nvidia’s AI chips and cut overall energy costs. Meta stated in a social media post, “The […]
Italy to Invest $1.1 Billion in AI Over the Next Five YearsItaly is moving towards becoming an economic powerhouse through investments in AI and cybersecurity. On the 8th (local time), Italy’s state-run lending institution announced that the venture capital division of the Italian Cassa Depositors’ Association (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, CDP) would invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in AI and cybersecurity over the next five […]
Elon Musk Predicts AI Supremacy Over Humans in Just a YearReplies during an interview with Norway wealth fund CEO Elon Musk, the CEO of American electric vehicle company Tesla, predicted that an AI surpassing human intelligence could emerge within the following year. This outlook suggests a more rapid development of AI than the prediction made by Jensen Huang, CEO of leading AI chip manufacturer Nvidia, […]
Trump's Potential Return: A Boost for AI and Bio Industries?Predictions suggest that if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming November election, the U.S. government will actively invest subsidies in strategic industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology. If Trump’s second administration becomes a reality, it is anticipated that it will bolster strategic decoupling from China further, viewing it as a competitor […]
AI-Generated Content Sparks Debate in Chinese Video IndustryRecently, there has been a lively discussion about Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the Chinese video content industry. Additionally, efforts to introduce AI technology on various platforms are accelerating. According to industry sources, on the 7th, the combination of AI and video content emerged as a hot topic at the 11th China Audio & […]
Tesla Raises AI Engineer Salaries in Fierce Tech CompetitionElon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced that he is raising the salaries of artificial intelligence (AI) talent. This move comes amid fierce competition among global big tech companies to recruit AI professionals. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Musk conveyed this stance on his X (formerly Twitter) on the 4th (local time). In a […]
Leading Business Schools Embrace AI Education in MBA ProgramsLeading business schools in the U.S. are adding artificial intelligence (AI) education to their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Since the advent of ChatGPT, the importance of generative AI skills across various industries has grown, prompting educational institutions to respond. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the private American University’s Kogod School of […]
Nvidia and PT Indosat Invest $200M in Building AI Center in IndonesiaNvidia is investing in the development of AI in Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian telecom company PT Indosat. On the 4th (local time), the Indonesian Minister of Communications announced that Nvidia and Indosat planned to build a $200 million AI center in Central Java, Indonesia, by 2024. Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Technology Budi […]
China's AI Talent is Overtaking the US: Global AI Development Trends Will Be DividedThe race for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI), led by U.S. tech giants, is being fiercely pursued by China. Despite a gap of over a year in the development of massive AI due to U.S. sanctions on AI semiconductor exports, China is fighting back with a quantity offensive based on its large population. Although most […]
Canada Tightens Review of Foreign Investment in AI and Quantum Computing [TheGuru=Sungil Hong] The Canadian government is strengthening its review of foreign capital investments. The move is being analyzed as a step in line with the United States' efforts to curb China. According to industry reports on the 31st, the Canadian government has decided to conduct a strict review of foreign investment proposals in sensitive sectors. The Canadian government released a statement to that effect on Sept. 26 (local time). The move is in response to the recent amendments to the Investment Canada Act. The revised Investment Canada Act requires foreign companies that want to acquire companies in sensitive sectors to notify the Canadian government before the deal is finalized. The sensitive sectors identified by the Canadian government include artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and space technology. Under the enhanced measures, the Canadian government can restrict access to foreign investors seeking to acquire companies in these sectors during the review period. Even if the acquisition is finalized, investors may not have access to the acquired company's data and assets. China has been blamed for the Canadian government's tightening of the review process, which had been open to foreign investment. In fact, last year, the Canadian government ordered Chinese investors to divest their stakes in three lithium companies. Industry analysts believe that Canada is following in the footsteps of the United States, which is wary of China's growing influence. The Canadian government has also mentioned the possibility of expanding the scope of the regulation to other sectors in the future, so the scope of the regulation will be closely watched...
U.S. House of Representatives Bans Use of Microsoft's AI CopilotReuters reported on the 30th (local time) that the U.S. House of Representatives has strictly prohibited congressional staff from using Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. Catherine Szpindor, the chief administrative officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, said, “The Microsoft Copilot application has been deemed dangerous by the Cyber Security Bureau due to the threat of […]
U.S. Government Agencies Put AI Safeguards in PlaceThe Biden Administration in the United States has instructed federal agencies to establish specific safety measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) by December. According to CNN, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced new policy rules on the 28th (local time) containing detailed requirements to prevent citizens from suffering unnecessary harm using […]
Visa Adds New AI Tools to Improve Payment Security [AlphaEconomy=(Chicago) Paul Lee Correspondent] Visa is adding three new AI-powered fraud prevention tools to improve security...
Nvidia Accelerates New Product Releases, Solidifies AI DominanceNvidia, the global AI leader, is expected to strengthen its dominance in the AI market as the launch cycle of its new products is being shortened. Moon Jun Ho, a researcher at Samsung Securities, believes that “The anticipation of Nvidia’s dominance in the AI market is continuously strengthening due to the shortened new product launch […]
Apple's iPhone Shipments to China Drop 33% in FebruaryIn February, shipments of Apple’s iPhone to China fell by more than 30% compared to last year. This marked a struggle for Apple in the Chinese market as shipments decreased for two consecutive months. Bloomberg quoted statistics from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) on the 26th that iPhone shipments to China […]
Apple in Talks with Baidu for AI Integration: A Shift in Strategy?Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted attendees at the grand opening of the new flagship Apple Store, Jing’an, in Shanghai, China, on the 21st (local time). /Xinhua=Newsis Apple is reportedly considering incorporating Baidu’s AI model Ernie Bot into its devices sold in China, such as the iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the […]
Beauty and the Bots: World's First AI Beauty Pageant Announced The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) beauty pageant is set to take place. The winning AI woman will receive $20,000 in prize money. According to the Daily Mail in the UK on the 15th (local time), Fanvue, a creator platform, is recruiting participants for the world’s first AI beauty pageant, scheduled for May. The judges […]
AI Drones Threatening Energy Markets, Ukraine Attack Disrupts Russian Oil Production Ukraine attacks 18 Russian refineries this yearIncreased use of AI-equipped dronesConcerns grow among oil-importing countries like China and India CNBC reported on the 14th (local time) that Artificial intelligence (AI) drones are disrupting energy markets as Ukraine’s intensified attacks on Russian refineries continue. According to JP Morgan, drones launched from Ukraine have attacked 18 Russian […]
Elon Musk Predicts AI Smarter Than Humans Next Year, Raises Tension in Tech Industry OpenAI, Meta, GPT-5, and LAMA3 are about to be releasedMusk xAI is also rumored to be pushing to attract $4 trillion in investmentJensen Huang “AGI appears within 5 years.”Professor Andrew Ng: “It’ll take 30 to 50 years.” Javier Milei, President of Argentina (right), and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, pose for a commemorative photo at […]
Tech War Intensifies: China to Abandon Foreign CPU Use The Chinese government reportedly instructed domestic telecommunications companies to cease using foreign chips in their network equipment by 2027. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported this on December 12th (local time), citing a knowledgeable source. According to the report, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ordered the country’s three major state-owned mobile service providers, […]
Meta's Artemis: Revolutionizing AI and Energy Efficiency Meta unveiled a new AI chip. Meta revealed the details of its next-generation in-house AI accelerator chip on the 10th (local time). Internally referred to as Artemis, the new chip is expected to help Meta reduce its reliance on Nvidia’s AI chips and cut overall energy costs. Meta stated in a social media post, “The […]
Italy to Invest $1.1 Billion in AI Over the Next Five Years Italy is moving towards becoming an economic powerhouse through investments in AI and cybersecurity. On the 8th (local time), Italy’s state-run lending institution announced that the venture capital division of the Italian Cassa Depositors’ Association (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, CDP) would invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in AI and cybersecurity over the next five […]
Elon Musk Predicts AI Supremacy Over Humans in Just a Year Replies during an interview with Norway wealth fund CEO Elon Musk, the CEO of American electric vehicle company Tesla, predicted that an AI surpassing human intelligence could emerge within the following year. This outlook suggests a more rapid development of AI than the prediction made by Jensen Huang, CEO of leading AI chip manufacturer Nvidia, […]
Trump's Potential Return: A Boost for AI and Bio Industries? Predictions suggest that if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming November election, the U.S. government will actively invest subsidies in strategic industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology. If Trump’s second administration becomes a reality, it is anticipated that it will bolster strategic decoupling from China further, viewing it as a competitor […]
AI-Generated Content Sparks Debate in Chinese Video Industry Recently, there has been a lively discussion about Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the Chinese video content industry. Additionally, efforts to introduce AI technology on various platforms are accelerating. According to industry sources, on the 7th, the combination of AI and video content emerged as a hot topic at the 11th China Audio & […]
Tesla Raises AI Engineer Salaries in Fierce Tech Competition Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced that he is raising the salaries of artificial intelligence (AI) talent. This move comes amid fierce competition among global big tech companies to recruit AI professionals. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Musk conveyed this stance on his X (formerly Twitter) on the 4th (local time). In a […]
Leading Business Schools Embrace AI Education in MBA Programs Leading business schools in the U.S. are adding artificial intelligence (AI) education to their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Since the advent of ChatGPT, the importance of generative AI skills across various industries has grown, prompting educational institutions to respond. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the private American University’s Kogod School of […]
Nvidia and PT Indosat Invest $200M in Building AI Center in Indonesia Nvidia is investing in the development of AI in Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian telecom company PT Indosat. On the 4th (local time), the Indonesian Minister of Communications announced that Nvidia and Indosat planned to build a $200 million AI center in Central Java, Indonesia, by 2024. Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Technology Budi […]
China's AI Talent is Overtaking the US: Global AI Development Trends Will Be Divided The race for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI), led by U.S. tech giants, is being fiercely pursued by China. Despite a gap of over a year in the development of massive AI due to U.S. sanctions on AI semiconductor exports, China is fighting back with a quantity offensive based on its large population. Although most […]
Canada Tightens Review of Foreign Investment in AI and Quantum Computing [TheGuru=Sungil Hong] The Canadian government is strengthening its review of foreign capital investments. The move is being analyzed as a step in line with the United States' efforts to curb China. According to industry reports on the 31st, the Canadian government has decided to conduct a strict review of foreign investment proposals in sensitive sectors. The Canadian government released a statement to that effect on Sept. 26 (local time). The move is in response to the recent amendments to the Investment Canada Act. The revised Investment Canada Act requires foreign companies that want to acquire companies in sensitive sectors to notify the Canadian government before the deal is finalized. The sensitive sectors identified by the Canadian government include artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and space technology. Under the enhanced measures, the Canadian government can restrict access to foreign investors seeking to acquire companies in these sectors during the review period. Even if the acquisition is finalized, investors may not have access to the acquired company's data and assets. China has been blamed for the Canadian government's tightening of the review process, which had been open to foreign investment. In fact, last year, the Canadian government ordered Chinese investors to divest their stakes in three lithium companies. Industry analysts believe that Canada is following in the footsteps of the United States, which is wary of China's growing influence. The Canadian government has also mentioned the possibility of expanding the scope of the regulation to other sectors in the future, so the scope of the regulation will be closely watched...
U.S. House of Representatives Bans Use of Microsoft's AI Copilot Reuters reported on the 30th (local time) that the U.S. House of Representatives has strictly prohibited congressional staff from using Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. Catherine Szpindor, the chief administrative officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, said, “The Microsoft Copilot application has been deemed dangerous by the Cyber Security Bureau due to the threat of […]
U.S. Government Agencies Put AI Safeguards in Place The Biden Administration in the United States has instructed federal agencies to establish specific safety measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) by December. According to CNN, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced new policy rules on the 28th (local time) containing detailed requirements to prevent citizens from suffering unnecessary harm using […]
Visa Adds New AI Tools to Improve Payment Security [AlphaEconomy=(Chicago) Paul Lee Correspondent] Visa is adding three new AI-powered fraud prevention tools to improve security...
Nvidia Accelerates New Product Releases, Solidifies AI Dominance Nvidia, the global AI leader, is expected to strengthen its dominance in the AI market as the launch cycle of its new products is being shortened. Moon Jun Ho, a researcher at Samsung Securities, believes that “The anticipation of Nvidia’s dominance in the AI market is continuously strengthening due to the shortened new product launch […]
Apple's iPhone Shipments to China Drop 33% in February In February, shipments of Apple’s iPhone to China fell by more than 30% compared to last year. This marked a struggle for Apple in the Chinese market as shipments decreased for two consecutive months. Bloomberg quoted statistics from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) on the 26th that iPhone shipments to China […]
Apple in Talks with Baidu for AI Integration: A Shift in Strategy? Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted attendees at the grand opening of the new flagship Apple Store, Jing’an, in Shanghai, China, on the 21st (local time). /Xinhua=Newsis Apple is reportedly considering incorporating Baidu’s AI model Ernie Bot into its devices sold in China, such as the iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the […]
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