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Sophia’s journey: The life and work of a humanoid robot | South China Morning Post
Sophia is one of the world's most expressive humanoid robots. Developed by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics and activated in 2016, it is still among the most sophisticated social robots ever built. Sophia has lifelike facial expressions and can talk with people through artificial intelligence (AI). As a robot ambassa…
Does AI detect breast cancer better than doctors can?
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[Newsstand] Yes, try VP Sara in the 20th Congress
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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds rare meeting with China’s top entrepreneurs amid US tech rivalry | South China Morning Post
The Chinese president brought together the heads of leading private sector businesses for the first time since 2018
‘Asean’s moment is now’: Malaysia’s Anwar on the bloc’s response to AI, tariff challenges | South China Morning Post
In his speech at the China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025, Malaysia’s Prime Minister also speaks out against ‘economic coercion and unilateral actions’
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds rare meeting with China’s tech leaders amid US tech rivalry | South China Morning Post
The Chinese president brought together the heads of leading businesses – including Alibaba’s Jack Ma – for the first time since 2018
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Google drops pledge against AI for weapons, surveillance
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Global AI race is on, world leaders say at Paris summit
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US declines to sign international declaration on artificial intelligence | South China Morning Post
Statement by over 60 nations including China aims to erect guard rails to ensure AI is ‘inclusive, transparent, secure and trustworthy’
Hongkongers lose HK$200 million to scams in a week, AI voice-cloning used | South China Morning Post
Police urge the public to be vigilant about scams during the coming Lantern Festival and Valentine’s Day
Does the arrival of China’s low-cost DeepSeek mean the end of Nvidia’s chip dominance? | South China Morning Post
Tech analysts point to so-called scaling laws in betting on Nvidia’s fate
Robot dogs in China perform lion dance during Lunar New Year celebrations | South China Morning Post
A tourist site in central China included robot dogs in a lion dance performance for Lunar New Year celebrations.
China’s Lunar New Year ‘AI temple fair’ combines tradition with innovation | South China Morning Post
A hyperrealistic Chinese god of wealth and football-playing robots were some of the innovations on display
Nigerian initiative paves way for deaf inclusion in tech
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China’s Alibaba releases new AI model, said to outperform competitors Deepseek and OpenAI’s GPT-4o | South China Morning Post
Alibaba says its Qwen 2.5 Max ‘comprehensively outperformed’ Deepseek-V3 in certain benchmark tests
AI technology helps boost forest conservation in Kenya
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SenseTime plans to spin off healthcare platform in effort to capitalise on advanced LLMs | South China Morning Post
SenseTime says rapid advancements in large language models are transforming AI in the medical field
Chinese robot maker UBTech plans mass production of industrial humanoids by late-2025 | South China Morning Post
The Shenzhen-based company is ramping up output amid fierce competition in China’s robotics sector
Kenyan tech firm turns plastic waste into 3D images; boosts learning, cuts emissions
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Singapore’s hawker culture faces robot revolution | South China Morning Post
After failing to find a chef for his hawker stall, a former Singaporean engineer spent months training a robot he acquired from Wuhan to perfect Hokkien mee, a quintessential noodle dish in the city state. Ang Chip Hong made a rare career switch two years ago when he quit the comfort of his job at Singapore Manageme…
Thai Prime Minister seeks to reassure Chinese tourists with AI-generated Mandarin video | South China Morning Post
A Chinese actor’s disappearance near the Thai-Myanmar border in early January 2025 raised safety concerns about visiting Thailand
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Elon Musk causes stir with hand gesture at Trump inauguration | South China Morning Post
Billionaire Elon Musk has sparked controversy after making a gesture that appeared similar to a Nazi salute. The incident happened on January 20, 2025, as the tech mogul was attending an event celebrating US President Donald Trump’s inauguration. He tapped the left side of his chest with his right hand before extend…
Hong Kong-listed firm leverages AI to transform traditional drug discovery approach | South China Morning Post
Chief scientific officer at XtalPi says AI can cut average drug discovery times to one to two years
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[Closer Look] The peace of the graveyard
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Artificial Intelligence is the star at CES tech show
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[Tech Thoughts] Fact checkers wade through the muck so you don't drown in it
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Meta to offer wider range of speech on platforms, CEO says
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Self-test tool tackles menopause stigma for women in Latin America
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Ukraine tech company presents latest military simulators
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In Panama neighborhood, dance gives young people hope from poverty, violence
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Nigerian communities combat deforestation with sustainable tree planting
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Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador rebuild lives through recycling
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Incoming FCC chair is big tech critic who worries about China
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Xpeng’s new P7+ promises the look of a coupe, SUV space and MPV comfort | South China Morning Post
Chinese carmaker Xpeng has unveiled its next car model, the P7+, an “SUV-coupe” hybrid with AI features.
US Embassy in Kenya unveils new tech hub for innovators
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Robot in China persuades others to ‘go home’ | South China Morning Post
Erbai, a robot built by a Chinese start-up, was seen in August, in footage recently released, persuading other robots to flee from an exhibition hall and “go home”.
AI app helps Kenyan farmers optimize crop yields
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South African universities embrace AI, seeing it as equalizing tool
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What does it take for foreign brands to thrive in China today? | South China Morning Post
International brands have enjoyed a mostly free run in the Chinese market since China opened its doors to foreign investors in the late 1970s. Starbucks, Apple and McDonald’s are among the major names to have dominated the Chinese market after introducing services and products that did not exist in the country. In r…
Robot dog takes over tough tasks on Mount Tai | South China Morning Post
A robot company has carried out trial tests on robot dogs designed to help carry heavy goods and waste up and down Mount Tai in eastern China.
Fake whale shark in aquarium in China angers visitors | South China Morning Post
An aquarium in southern China included a robot whale shark in one of its tanks, drawing many negative reviews from visitors.