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Baidu Unveils Advancements to the Apollo Intelligent Driving Ecosystem at CES 2019

On Jan. 8, Baidu introduced Apollo Enterprise, a new brand for a suite of customizable autonomous driving and Internet of Vehicles (IoV) solutions for mass production vehicles at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Intel and Alibaba Partnered on Athlete Tracking Technology For Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Right before the opening of Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Intel and Alibaba announced that they were teaming up to develop athlete tracking technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that is aimed to be deployed at the Olympic Games Tokyo in 2020.

Alibaba Predicts Technology Trends in 2019

Technology made great advances in 2018. Wireless companies made grand progress in 5G technology; the uses of 3D-printing are expanding; and the first gene-edited twins were born. So what can we expect from 2019

SoundAI Completes Series B Funding of 200 Million RMB

On Dec. 29, SoundAI, a Chinese tech startup that develops acoustics-focused artificial intelligence (AI) technology, has completed its Series B round of financing worth 200 million yuan ($29 million).

China’s AI Startup 4Paradigm Raises Over 1 Billion Yuan in Series C Funding

On Dec. 19, 4Paradigm, a Chinese AI technology and service provider, announced it has completed its Series C funding round, raising over one billion yuan ($145 million). The rising star in AI is now valued at around 1.2 billion dollars.

Robin Li Ranked Among Top 10 Global AI Figures by Harvard Business Review

Robin Li (Li Yanhong), CEO of China’s top search engine Baidu, has been ranked third on the list of “Top 10 Global AI Figures” released by the Chinese Harvard Business Review, the only Chinese business leader to be included on the rankings.

ByteDance and NBA Partner up to Deliver Customized NBA Content Worldwide

ByteDance, a Chinese Internet company operating a range of content platforms, and The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a multi-year global partnership on social sharing.

When AI Takes Over — on Kai-Fu Lee’s Latest Book

Last autumn, at an official TED conference in Vancouver, Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert, Kai-Fu Lee stood on a red-carpeted, circular stage, the lights in the room focused on his dignified frame, the crowd around him sober and attentive.

Cheetah Mobile Released Q3 Financial Report, Achieving Revenue of $196 Million

On Nov. 21, Cheetah Mobile, the Chinese mobile internet company, announced its financial results for the third quarter which ended on September 30, 2018.

Cheetah Mobile Vice President Keynotes Microsoft Tech Summit 2018 in Shanghai

During the recent Microsoft Shanghai Tech Summit held at the Shanghai World Expo Center, Cheetah Mobile, the leading mobile internet company was one of the participants.

Baidu Becomes the First Chinese Company to Join US-Led AI Ethnic Group

China’s Internet giant Baidu, Inc. has joined the Partnership on AI (PAI), a US-led artificial intelligence (AI) ethnic group and become its first Chinese member.

Tencent Undergoes Strategic Restructuring Awaiting the Arrival of 5G

To brace for the dawn of 5G and AI, Tencent Holdings is undergoing a strategic upgrade, which involves the establishment of two new business divisions—Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG) and Platform and Content Group (PCG).

AI Expert Kaifu Lee Celebrated for His Contributions to Tech Development

WIRED magazine recently celebrated its 25th anniversary by picking out important icons that have changed the world throughout the past 25 years, such as Bill Gates, Peter Thiel, and Mark Zuckerburg. Recently, Chinese AI-expert Kaifu Lee, CEO of Sinovation Ventures, was chosen as one of the representing icons.

Cryptocurrency Mining Giant Bitmain Filed for IPO at HKEX

On the evening of Sept. 26, Bitmain has officially submitted its listing documents to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation as the exclusive underwriter.

Baidu and Intel Launch Joint AI and 5G Innovation Lab to Integrate 5G Networks into AI Applications

Baidu and Intel co-launched an AI and 5G Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) innovation lab at Intel’s 5G Network Summit in Beijing.

Alibaba Announces Smart Mobility Initiatives with Automakers

On Sept. 20, Alibaba announced during the Computing Conference in Hangzhou a series of smart mobility initiatives in collaboration with automakers and technology service providers, namely Bosch, Volvo Cars and Ford.

AI Dialogue between CEO of Cheetah Mobile and MIT professor Max Tegmark

“This is the most important conversation of our time, and Tegmark’s thought-provoking book will help you join it.” As Stephen Hawking comments on the book Life 3.0: Being Human in the age of Artificial Intelligence, an AI masterpiece by MIT professor Max Tegmark, also the founder of the Future of Life Institute.

Google Opens AI Exhibition in Shanghai, Inviting the Public to Play with AI

Microsoft, Amazon, Alibaba, and several other international tech giants announced to establish AI-related innovation centers and research institutes in Shanghai at the on-going World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2018.

Ant Financial CEO Presents Company’s New Development Strategy

On Sept. 17, Ant Financial announced the company’s technological capabilities, growth strategy, and planned partnerships with financial institutions in hopes of creating long-lasting customer values, enhancing user experience, and establishing a strong growth momentum.

China’s Top Tech Entrepreneurs Gather at the 2018 World Artificial Intelligence Conference

The 2018 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) opened its doors in Shanghai on September 17. The three-day conference welcomed speakers such as Alibaba‘s Jack Ma, Tencent‘s Pony Ma, and Xiaomi‘s Lei Jun on its opening day.

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