technology
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Can the UN close the global AI gap?
A Growing Global AI Divide Artificial intelligence is developing unevenly across the world, creating a widening gap between technological powers and less-developed countries. Advanced semiconductors, computing infrastructure, and AI capabilities…
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U.S. Expands Technology Restrictions by Banning New Chinese Robots and Power Inverters
Washington Broadens Its Technology Crackdown The United States has expanded its technology restrictions against China by banning the import and sale of new Chinese-made advanced robots and connected power inverters.…
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Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
The Investigation Announcement The United States will open a formal investigation into European Union trade practices. President Donald Trump made this major announcement on Friday. He claimed the bloc unfairly…
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China’s Kimi K3 fuels fears safety curbs are holding back US AI
Rising Capabilities of Chinese AI Chinese unicorn Moonshot AI recently released its advanced Kimi K3 model. Remarkably, this new system rivals top United States models in identifying critical cybersecurity flaws.…
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Chinese AI agent Qiushi Engine outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research
A Breakthrough in Autonomous Science A Chinese artificial intelligence system has officially topped an international ranking for autonomous scientific research. The Zhejiang University-led Qiushi Engine recently pulled ahead of Anthropic’s…
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AI, science and the risks in China’s reliance on imported precision equipment
The Import Dependency Problem China relies heavily on imported scientific instruments for critical research. Unfortunately, this deep dependency could severely hold back the country’s use of artificial intelligence in science.…
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Samsung Operating Profit Surges 19-Fold but Shares Plunge on AI Durability Jitters
A Record-Breaking Quarter Driven by High-Tech Memory Demand The global semiconductor market has witnessed an unprecedented financial explosion mixed with severe investor anxiety. According to an official financial report published…
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China Showcases Portable Laser Weapons for Infantry-Led Drone Interception
Advancements in Tactical Directed-Energy Systems China has publicly demonstrated new advancements in tactical military hardware, showcasing portable directed-energy weapons designed for individual infantry use. According to reports from the South…
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Phone bans in schools are spreading worldwide as the policy debate rages on.
Global Context and Rising RestrictionsThe global restriction of mobile phones in schools has rapidly become a dominant policy trend. Governments increasingly view smartphones as primary sources of classroom distraction and…
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Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security
The article Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security by Gordon M. Goldstein analyzes how the emergence of Claude Mythos represents a turning point in…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control
Council on Foreign Relations. Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It. The article Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It…
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The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad
The article The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad by Michael Froman examines the emerging AI sovereignty paradox and its implications for global governance and security. At its core,…
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What to look out for at this year’s meeting of China’s legislature
Introduction and Context China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), will meet in early March for its annual session that shapes national priorities and policy direction. Strategic Setting This session…
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Food Security Takes a Practical Turn
Practical Shifts in Food Security Action Food security efforts across the Asia-Pacific are making a visible shift toward implementation and measurable outcomes as economies work to reduce food loss and…
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Administrator Liu: Innovation-Led Cooperation Crucial to Reinforce Food Security
Strengthening Food System Resilience through Cooperation Building a resilient Asia-Pacific food system requires coordinated efforts across the entire grain value chain, from production through processing to marketing. A systematic approach…
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Economies Press for Open Innovation as Science, Technology and AI Reshape Growth
En: APEC/PECCOpen Innovation for Shared Growth Economies across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Guangzhou to emphasize how science, technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping economic growth. They stressed that rapid advances in…
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Workshop on Reducing Food Loss and Waste through Packaging Innovations and Progress Review of FLW in the APEC Region
En: APEC/PECCFood Loss and Waste as a Structural Challenge in the APEC Region Food loss and waste remain a persistent structural challenge across food systems, particularly during storage, packaging, distribution, and…
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Can an alliance divided against itself compete with China?
En: APEC/PECCTransatlantic Divisions Undermine a Unified China Strategy Both the United States and Europe are trapped in an unsettled China policy that neither decisively counters Beijing nor restores earlier commerce and…