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Samsung plans to introduce humanoid manufacturing robots across all production processes by 2030.

Xiaomi was preparing for mass production of the next-generation SU7.

Semiconductor exports jumped 160.8% to US$25.2 billion and topped US$20 billion for a third straight month.

LG Uplus will also showcase the Autonomous NW Solution and the Sovereign AI Full-Stack Solution.

The report projects data centre capacity rising to about 9 GW by 2030.

The glasses are Alibaba’s second smart eyewear product after the Quark AI Glasses.

Many firms rely on simulation data, and most Chinese humanoid startups use Nvidia’s Orin chips while domestic chipmakers develop alternatives.

The company said it will use AI to assist investors while keeping decisions with users through consent.

Data from Sensor Tower show Claude climbed sharply in the US rankings in recent weeks

Reports suggest nonstop cryptocurrency venues offer an off-hours read on broader markets.

Debt may be in vogue among tech companies in Southeast Asia and India. Investors are set to tap the demand.

UpGuard, BOS Semiconductors, Zentrix AI, and more raised funds this week.

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outh Korea’s humanoid robot market will reach about US$196 million by 2035.

Komdigi requires all electronic system operators used in Indonesia to register.

The ICT Ministry fined KT 26.25 million won (US$18.192) for three counts of late or missing cyber-incident reports.

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The platform would focus on inference computing and include a chip designed by startup Groq.

The government waived more than HK$30 billion (US$3.83 billion) in first registration tax concessions over the past decade,

Altman said the agreement reflects OpenAI’s principles banning domestic mass surveillance.

Supabase acknowledged access issues on social media after users reported problems.

The Pentagon has pushed an "all-lawful use" clause and warned it could end work with Anthropic.

The partnership ties OpenAI to a second major cloud provider and further diversifies its infrastructure and investor base.

Beijing has not approved Nvidia’s H200 sales, and the company said it has recorded no China revenue from the chip.

The robot is capable of making its own decisions and operating in a manufacturing environment.

The bank could include payments apps like stablecoins and tokenized deposit services.

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The activity violated a company policy banning workers from using inside information for personal gain.

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Additional investors are expected to join the three tech giants.

Multinationals expand high-end engineering in India, with consultants costing one-fifth of Western counterparts.

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The surge is linked to the growth of AI data centers where higher power densities require more efficient cooling methods.

The company intends to launch in markets including the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Norway.

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The city is being positioned as a hub for AI infrastructure and submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore.

The sale marks ByteDance’s potential exit from its gaming business, which it began restructuring in 2023.

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With China viewing AI as a tool for societal progress and Western markets focusing more on job and social risks.

The move follows Vietnam's earlier indication that it would allow Starlink to conduct a trial in the country.

The State Administration for Market Regulation advised these firms to eliminate “involution-style” competition.

India’s startup ecosystem has grown significantly, with over 200,000 startups registered in 2025.

Huang was initially expected to speak at the summit and address the media in New Delhi on February 18.

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Firmus, Regend, GCash, and more raised funds this week.

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ByteDance’s move reflects increased competition among domestic AI developers.

The company aims to enhance search, trip planning, and host management tools.

The company had planned to retire GPT-4o in August after launching GPT-5 but kept it available for paid users due to user feedback.

Arista provides Ethernet switching technology used in AI infrastructure.

ByteDance released Seedance 2.0, a video-generation AI capable of creating cinematic videos from prompts.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) called for the platform to cease its infringing activities, citing concerns over copyright violations.

Gentle Monster’s partnership with Google marks a shift into lifestyle tech, expanding its presence beyond traditional eyewear.

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Scalable applications of embodied AI in the coming years could increase interest.

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Meituan has launched its Keeta food delivery platform in Brazil and Saudi Arabia as part of international expansion.

Major chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, contributed significantly to export growth amid an AI industry upcycle.

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The transaction involves providing investment capital and purchasing shares from existing shareholders.

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Aspire courts more startups via Antler. Grab, meanwhile, makes a move beyond Southeast Asia.

The bitcoins were surrendered to Seoul’s Gangnam Police during an investigation in November 2021.