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The artificial intelligence sector in China is advancing significantly, as evidenced by two key events capturing attention this week. On Thursday, Alibaba unveiled its newest AI reasoning model, QwQ-32B, asserting that it surpasses both OpenAI's cost-effective model and the esteemed DeepSeek-R1 from Chinese startup DeepSeek. This announcement, showcasing China's expanding prowess in AI technology, follows just a day after the launch of Manus, a general AI agent designed to handle intricate, multi-step tasks.The launch of QwQ-32B by Alibaba created a stir in the market, causing the company's shares listed in Hong Kong to jump by 8% and elevating the tech-focused Hang Seng China Enterprises Index. This release highlights the dynamic competition within China's AI industry, driven by corporate...

In what is reported as the most significant cryptocurrency theft to date, cybercriminals have made off with $1.46 billion in digital assets from ByBit, a prominent platform for crypto trading. The robbery, purportedly executed by the notorious Lazarus Group based in North Korea, has caused a stir in the digital currency community. To combat this, ByBit has initiated a daring community-driven effort, recruiting online bounty hunters and blockchain experts to locate and retrieve the pilfered funds.In what is being described as the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, hackers have stolen $1.46 billion worth of digital assets from ByBit, a leading crypto trading platform. The heist, allegedly carried out by the infamous Lazarus Group from North Korea, has sent shockwaves through the digita...

More news - News 24 hours A US federal court has upheld legislation requiring Chinese tech giant ByteDance to relinquish ownership of the popular social media platform TikTok in the US by early next year or face a nationwide ban. The ruling marks a significant victory for the Justice Department and TikTok critics, who have long expressed concern about the app's ties to China. However, the decision constitutes a major setback for ByteDance as it now faces the possibility of losing access to the app's 170 million US users. The ruling raises the likelihood of an unprecedented ban on a social networking app widely used in the United States. ByteDance and TikTok are expected to challenge the decision, potentially sending the case to the U.S. Supreme Court or requesting a ...

Related media - Recent news Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential merger The Nikkei newspaper. The move, which could reshape the global automotive landscape, aims to improve their ability to compete in an industry that is rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles, autonomous technology and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers and Tesla . The report suggests that the two companies are considering operating under a holding company, with plans to formalize their intentions through a memorandum of understanding in the near future. Additionally, the potential merger could bring Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a 24% stake, under the same corporate umbrella. If realized, the combined Nissan-Honda-M...

More news - Breaking news TikTok has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court decision that upheld legislation potentially banning the app in the United States. The controversial law, backed by President Joe Biden's administration, requires the popular social media platform to sever ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban. The legal documents, filed Monday, come on the heels of a ruling by a three-judge panel of the same appeals court. Last week the committee sided with the government, saying the law requiring TikTok's divestment from ByteDance is constitutional. According to the document, if the legislation is maintained, TikTok will face a US ban effective January 19, 2025, a move that TikTok and ...

Related media - Breaking news Apple has launched a significant free software update, iOS 18, which introduces artificial intelligence features to its iPhone 16 series. This update comes shortly after the release of the new iPhone models, which are priced between $800 and $1,200 and are equipped with the necessary hardware to support these advanced AI functions. In addition to the iPhone 16 models, last year's premium offerings, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, also feature processors that will enable AI technology once the iOS 18 update is installed. Additionally, recent iPad and Mac models can benefit from the same software improvements. While the update is available in the US, Apple plans to launch its AI software in international markets next year, though specific...

Related media - Recent news In a surprising twist on predictions about the 2024 presidential election, Seth Keshel, a former Army intelligence captain and well-known Donald Trump supporter, has introduced his own model, which uniquely integrates allegations of widespread voter fraud. These allegations have been consistently refuted by multiple authoritative sources, but they form the basis of Keshel's predictions, which favor the former president. Keshel, who has become something of a celebrity within circles that deny the legitimacy of recent election results, argues that his approach offers a clearer picture of upcoming election results. Unlike traditional election forecasts, which show the race as extremely competitive with states like Nevada and Pennsylvania up for grabs...