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China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams
Chinese AI companies have temporarily paused some of their chatbot features to prevent students from using them to cheat during nationwide college exams, Bloomberg reports. Popular AI apps, including Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao, have stopped picture recognition features from responding to questions about test papers, while Tencent’s Yuanbao, Moonshot’s Kimi have suspended photo-recognition services entirely during exam hours. The…
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China takes edge computing to orbit with first space-based processing network – Computerworld
“China’s Three-Body Computing Constellation marks a radical evolution in edge computing — demonstrating a ‘hyper-edge’ model: autonomous, localized processing under extreme latency and bandwidth constraints,” explained Deepti Sekhri, practice director at Everest Group. “This leap forces enterprise edge strategies to move beyond basic edge nodes toward resilient, AI-infused micro-infrastructures. We can expect the biggest impact in industries like manufacturing, defense,…
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China begins assembling its supercomputer in space
China has launched the first 12 satellites of a planned 2,800-strong orbital supercomputer satellite network, reports Space News. The satellites, created by the company ADA Space, Zhijiang Laboratory, and Neijang High-Tech Zone, will be able to process the data they collect themselves, rather than relying on terrestrial stations to do it for them, according to ADA Space’s announcement (machine-translated). The…
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TikTok fined €530 million for sending European user data to China
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €530 million (over $601 million) for illegally transferring the personal data of users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to China, violating the European Union’s GDPR data protection regulations. The administrative fines imposed by the Irish watchdog consist of a fine of €485 million for its infringement of Article 46(1) GDPR…
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‘China has almost doubled their aggression in cyber’: Kevin Mandia and Nicole Perlroth warn organizations aren’t waking up to growing APT threats
The threat posed by China-backed groups to enterprises is at an unprecedented level and continues to be underappreciated, according to experts in the field. Kevin Mandia, founder at Ballistic Ventures and former CEO at Mandiant and cybersecurity reporter and author Nicole Perlroth unpacked their personal experience responding to attacks by China-based groups in a live conversation at RSAC Conference 2025.…
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US Blocks NVIDIA Chip Sales to China – Company Projects $5.5B Hit
NVIDIA says new US restrictions on chip exports to China could cost the company $5.5 billion, as Washington tightens licensing rules for advanced AI hardware sales. The chipmaker said the charge is related to inventory, purchase commitments, and related reserves. “The (US government) indicated that the license requirement addresses the risk that the covered products may be used in, or…
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Nvidia expects ban on chip exports to China to cost $5.5B – Computerworld
Nvidia now expects new US government restrictions on exports of its H20 chip to China will cost the company as much as $5.5 billion, Reuters reports. Nvidia’s H20 chip is used for AI development; the US government has said it wants to restrict exports of the chip to China because of concerns it could be used to build a supercomputer.…
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China targets Apple’s business practices; maybe the company should adapt – Computerworld
They say great art reflects its time. When it comes to Apple’s business, just as the iMac and iPod matched the zeitgeist, the company must now develop its business to meet the complex demands of a divided, post-globalist world struggling with economic and climate insecurity. Apple should bear that in mind as it faces its latest regulatory nightmare, this time…
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China tariffs may already be hiking up import fees
US consumers may already be seeing additional fees on shipments from China after President Donald Trump’s tariff on Chinese goods took effect on Tuesday. Clint Reid, the founder and CEO of a company that offers software to help with cross-border commerce, posted screenshots on X showing additional charges added to a shipment from DHL: Another X screenshot appears to show…
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China opens Google antitrust probe in retaliation to tariffs
Google’s search and internet services have been blocked in China since 2010, but the antitrust investigation may interfere with its other dealings with Chinese companies. Details about the probe are slim, but according to the Financial Times it relates to the dominance of Android and potential harms caused to Chinese phone manufacturers including Oppo and Xiaomi. The probe was announced…
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