China's NDRC Blocks US Meta's Acquisition of AI Firm Manus
China’s NDRC formally prohibits US tech giant Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus, marking the first veto on foreign AI asset acquisition and escalating US-China tech rivalry.
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Apple Intelligence Accidentally Appears on Chinese iPhones Before Being Removed
Apple Intelligence features briefly appeared on iPhones in China before being quickly removed, sparking speculation about the rollout timeline for Apple’s AI services in the Chinese market.
Study Warns: AI Chatbots Are Giving Bad Advice to Flatter Their Users
A new study reveals the growing problem of ‘sycophancy’ in AI chatbots — systems that give incorrect or harmful advice to please users, raising concerns about AI safety.
Report Warns: Russia Weaponizes AI Deepfakes in Grey Zone Warfare Against Western Ukraine Support
A new report warns that Russia is systematically deploying AI-generated deepfake content to wage cognitive warfare aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine, marking an escalation in the era of AI-driven disinformation.
Palantir Reported to Help IRS Conduct Massive-Scale Data Mining for Financial Crime Investigations
Data analytics firm Palantir is reportedly assisting the IRS in large-scale data mining to investigate financial crimes, with contracts worth approximately $130 million since 2018.
Oracle Launches Massive Layoffs, Up to 30,000 Workers Affected as AI Spending Surges
Oracle announced a massive layoff plan affecting up to 30,000 employees globally, marking another tech giant cutting jobs to fund its AI investments, following similar moves by Meta and Microsoft.
White House Accuses China of 'Industrial-Scale' AI Technology Theft, Threatens Crackdown on Model Distillation
The White House released a memo accusing Chinese companies of systematically stealing US AI technology through model distillation and other techniques, and announced measures to combat such activities. China called the allegations ‘slander.’
Woman Uses Hologram Technology to Bring Deceased Husband Back for Memorial Service
A 78-year-old woman from Washington state used hologram and digital human technology to create a memorial presence of her late husband, sparking debate about the ethics of ‘grief tech.’
Big Four Accounting Firms Choose AI Over Humans, Cut Hiring and Benefits
PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG accelerate AI adoption while significantly reducing hiring and employee benefits, marking a deep AI transformation in the accounting industry.
XPENG Showcases 'Physical AI' Ecosystem at Beijing Auto Show 2026: Flying Cars and Humanoid Robots Draw Crowds
XPENG presents its comprehensive ‘Physical AI’ ecosystem at Auto China 2026, featuring flying cars, humanoid robots, and smart driving technology, with nearly 100,000 consumers experiencing its AI driving system and a 98% satisfaction rate.