Author: Coco Feng
Philip Han believes his robots can revolutionize the coffee business in Shanghai and beyond. Founded in 2018 in the eastern Chinese metropolis, Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology aims to reduce the cost of brewing a good cup of Java and bring down its price, benefiting both business owners and customers. The company’s innovative solution is Cofe+, a self-contained booth equipped with everything needed to make various coffee drinks quickly and efficiently. With a four-axis robot arm at its core, the booth can prepare drinks in around 50 seconds without any human intervention. Each booth can supply approximately 300 beverages when fully…
Time Magazine has recognized China’s internet watchdog head and the chairman of ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, as two of the most influential figures in the field of artificial intelligence. Zhuang Rongwen, director of the Cyberspace Administration of China, was named to Time’s 100 AI list for his efforts to balance censorship practices with innovation in AI technology in China. Under Zhuang’s leadership, China became the first country to issue regulations on generative AI technology. Other notable figures in the AI sector from China include ByteDance chairman Liang Rubo and Baichuan AI founder Wang Xiaochuan. ByteDance has heavily invested in…
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and other authorities have taken action against website operators for offering unauthorized generative AI (GenAI) services like ChatGPT in the mainland. This crackdown is in line with AI regulations implemented last year, requiring all AI services to be screened and registered before public access. Despite these regulations, some developers have bypassed them using VPNs. OpenAI recently blocked access to its API in unsupported regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, along with US-sanctioned countries like Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Specifically, the CAC in Chongqing penalized Nanchuan District Rongcheng Network Technology Studio for…
Chinese cybersecurity companies are seizing the opportunity presented by the recent massive Microsoft Windows outage to promote their own software, showcasing Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance. The outage caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity firm, disrupted businesses worldwide. 360 Security Technology, China’s leading cybersecurity company, highlighted the reliability and stability of its products in response to the incident. QAX, another prominent firm, emphasized the need for stricter quality control in software development to prevent system failures. Tencent Holdings, on the other hand, directed affected users to CrowdStrike’s official workaround steps. The incident underscores China’s efforts…
Exciting news for the tech industry in the EU as the world’s first comprehensive AI rules are set to come into effect on August 1. The Artificial Intelligence Act aims to protect fundamental rights while boosting innovation, although Chinese tech enterprises may face increased costs and compliance challenges. Some Chinese AI firms, like Dayta AI, expect R&D and testing costs to rise due to the new regulations. The EU’s focus on user rights and data protection sets it apart from China’s more government-led approach to AI regulation. The EU regulation consists of 12 main titles covering various aspects of AI,…
Beijing is moving closer to embracing autonomous driving technology with the drafting of a comprehensive regulation by the municipal government. The regulation aims to support technological breakthroughs in key areas such as sensors, semiconductors, operating systems, and algorithms for driverless cars. It also includes provisions for a citywide safety monitoring platform and the systematic use of data collected by autonomous vehicles. The government is also planning to establish a regulated sandbox environment for testing new technologies, scenarios, and products in an inclusive and prudent manner. This marks a significant shift for Beijing, which has been cautious about road security in…