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In China, is Big Brother everywhere? Not quite yet, report says
Local and central governments have spent billions of yuan building camera surveillance networks but it’s not an all-seeing system, researchers say. The technology is not linked nationwide but it may be just a matter of time, they say.
Singles’ Day: Chinese e-commerce giants target new wave of budget-conscious consumers and lower tier cities
Spending patterns of Chinese consumers during Singles’ Day will be closely watched by the government as a key barometer of economic health. The nation’s leading e-commerce players have already cottoned on to more bargain-conscious buyers, eyeing the segment as a new growth opportunity.
Singapore sting: international company in Hong Kong hit by US$6.6mil hacking scam
Firm’s financial controller conned into transferring funds into Singapore bank account after crooks took control of CFO’s email. Police working with overseas counterparts to retrieve money.
China’s AI unicorns aim to reduce reliance on government surveillance business
SenseTime and Megvii, the most valuable Chinese AI unicorns worth US$7.5bil and US$4bil respectively, were added to the US Entity List in October last year. In 2019, surveillance was the biggest single end-use for AI in China, accounting for 53.8% of all AI-powered applications.
US presidential election: Biden becomes the hottest topic on Chinese social media
Millions of people have their say on the race for the White House and its likely new occupant on platforms like Weibo and WeChat. Topic hosted by state broadcaster CCTV about Trump supporters protesting with guns attracts 140 million views.
Artificial intelligence is helping 11 science fiction authors write new stories for publication every week
The Co-Creation project was initiated by award-winning sci-fi writer Stanley Chen Quifan and an AI training camp.
What economic recovery? China’s delivery drivers just along for the ride as other opportunities remain elusive
Despite China’s economy seeing considerable growth in the third quarter, a large segment of its working class is still feeling effects of the pandemic. A total of 24.7% of industry-leading Meituan’s 2.95 million delivery riders had at least a bachelor’s degree at the end of July, up from 18% a year earlier.
Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng steers clear of robotaxis, says self-driving trucks more likely to succeed
It is difficult for self-driving systems to replace human drivers, especially in densely populated cities, Xpeng’s head of autonomous driving says. Self-driving long-haul trucks and robots handling last-mile deliveries are more likely to be successfully automated, according to Xinzhou Wu.
Valve tightens rules with Steam China amid greater regulatory scrutiny in the country
Steam is a gaming platform where mainland Chinese users can access foreign games and chat with fellow players overseas. Chinese authorities have clamped down on video games and services that can be used by players to spread politically sensitive content.
Blockchain allowed 17 million people to travel between Guangdong, Macau amid coronavirus pandemic
Macau and China’s southern Guangdong province have a mutually recognised health code system powered by blockchain. This allows both sides to validate the health status of travellers without directly exchanging personal data, hence complying with local privacy laws.
