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SCI & TECH1h agoChina approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon MuskChina’s health regulators have granted approvals for a string of brain-technology products this year, as domestic start-ups push to transform the treatment of conditions ranging from paraplegia to Alzheimer’s and depression. The approvals come as Beijing bids to lead the world in brain-computer interfaces – devices that allow patients to control digital devices using thought alone – offering generous policy support to help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2h agoHKU partners with tech giants to offer AI labs at expanded Shanghai campusThe University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, which welcomed more than 300 students for the new term earlier this week. The campus in Zhangjiang Science City is also expected to expand its intake next year, when the university’s medicine and engineering programmes launch there. Its computing and data science school opened a base in Shanghai in mid-January. The university signed...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5h agoJapan youth messengers call on world to reduce risks of AI - powered militaryYouth messengers from Japan are urging the global community to reduce the risks associated with AI-powered military technologies. This highlights concerns about advanced military applications and calls for international regulation.japantoday.com · Japan
SCI & TECH6h agoCongress advances new bill to give US edge in open-source AI race with ChinaThe US Congress on Tuesday advanced a new bill that seeks to establish American global leadership in open-source artificial intelligence, an area where China currently dominates, by promoting adoption of US open-source models and publicising risks associated with using their Chinese counterparts. The legislation was one of several proposals marked up in the US House of Representatives targeting China amid escalating tech competition between the two countries. Congressional committees “mark up” a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH14h ago5 phones made in China that can rival Samsung and Apple in 2026In 2026, Chinese brands have stopped trying to catch up, and they are now leading in cameras, charging speed, AI, and batteries, and they’re doing it for less. The post 5 phones made in China that can rival Samsung and Apple in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECH15h agoKansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 to restart as early as the 12th, steam leak countermeasures implementedAsahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH17h agoAs Chinese chipmakers snap up local gear, self-sufficiency drive faces commercial testChinese chipmakers are setting increasingly aggressive targets to source production equipment locally, adding pressure on domestic toolmakers to come up with machines that are reliable in the exacting environment of high-volume wafer production. Several new wafer fabrication plants, or fabs, in the country were setting explicit localisation targets, according to Jie Chen, chairman of Britech Semiconductor Equipment (Shanghai) Corp, who spoke at an industry conference in eastern China’s Wuxi on...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH19h agoChina's CXMT makes breakthrough in advanced memory chips: reportA report indicates that China's CXMT has achieved a breakthrough in advanced memory chip technology. This signifies a notable development in the global semiconductor industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH21h agoRain, internet outages hit first day of Hong Kong’s robot convenience storesHeavy rain and internet outages have marred the first day of operations for Hong Kong’s fully automated convenience stores, but visitors say they appreciate the new robot shop manager’s work. The “Galbot Stores”, operated by wheeled humanoid robots, opened two outdoor outlets in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor unit in Kai Tak on Tuesday, marking the city’s first fully automated retail roll-out. Shelves carry a mix of snacks and drinks, along with local souvenirs such as pineapple-bun and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH21h agoJapan bear project aims to show coexistence, not culling, can prevent attacksAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted in the culling of thousands of the animals. “It’s a small bear, I think, about a year and a half old,” Takii said as she peered at the 15kg (33lbs) Asiatic black bear thrashing in the cage. “It must have just parted from mum.” Its mother was not around, and Takii took blood and fur samples after her co-researcher tranquillised...South China Morning Post