Industry Updates
  • From language AI to physical AI: 1st general world foundation model unveiled in China
    From language AI to physical AI: 1st general world foundation model unveiled in China
    At the 8th Beijing Academy of AI Conference launched on Friday, BAAI unveiled Physis-v0.1, which it describes as the world's first general world foundation model.
  • AI's immersive experiences up close and personal
    AI's immersive experiences up close and personal
    The rapid advancement of large artificial intelligence models and embodied intelligence is fueling upgrades in hardware and scenario integration, injecting fresh vitality into the cultural and tourism sector, experts said.
  • Robot housekeepers set to enter homes in trial
    Robot housekeepers set to enter homes in trial
    Wuhan-based Hubei Giga World Robot Co has announced plans to send 100 humanoid robots to ordinary households on a free trial basis. The project is set to begin in the third quarter of this year and is seen as a milestone in advancing the large-scale application of robots in real households.
  • Huawei Cloud champions public cloud as key to AI
    Huawei Cloud champions public cloud as key to AI
    Huawei Technologies Co is stepping up efforts to promote the development of public cloud as the key to boosting AI productivity and offering inclusive services.
  • 'AI PowerHouse' online in Qingdao
    'AI PowerHouse' online in Qingdao
    A new generation of factory-built prefabricated substations capable of delivering stable and highly efficient power to artificial intelligence computing infrastructure officially began operations recently in Qingdao, Shandong province.
  • Intl robot games eye industrial adoption
    Intl robot games eye industrial adoption
    Beijing has unveiled the full lineup of events for the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, with organizers increasingly positioning the competition as a bridge between technological testing and real-world industrial deployment, rather than a pure showcase of robotics capabilities.
  • Lenovo's AI tech makes impact on World Cup
    Lenovo's AI tech makes impact on World Cup
    Artificial intelligence has become a crucial part of the world's biggest football tournament. From match operations and team preparations to broadcast enhancements and fan engagement, AI is being woven into the very fabric of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming it into a global showcase for intelligent technology.
  • China's AutoFlight secures world's first overseas certification for eVTOL
    China's AutoFlight secures world's first overseas certification for eVTOL
    Chinese electric aircraft maker AutoFlight said its cargo-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, has become the first in the world to receive airworthiness validation outside its home country, a milestone that could accelerate commercial deployment of the emerging aviation technology in overseas markets.
  • WeChat opens AI ecosystem to developers
    WeChat opens AI ecosystem to developers
    Tencent has started opening WeChat's artificial intelligence ecosystem to mini program developers, allowing companies to integrate AI agents into one of China's most widely used apps.
  • Consultancy firm unveils list of China's AI leaders
    Consultancy firm unveils list of China's AI leaders
    China's rapid integration of artificial intelligence into manufacturing, healthcare and consumer industries is creating a development model that offers lessons for global businesses, according to research by global consultancy firm Gartner.

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