Humanoid robots move into hotels and stores after Shanghai AI showcase
Humanoid robots showcased at this year’s World AI Conference in Shanghai demonstrated tasks closer to everyday use, from dispensing items on shop shelves to sorting...
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Is NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin now in mass production with 300+ partners?
NVIDIA has announced the production ramp of its Vera Rubin NVL72 platform, saying the supply chain now spans more than 350 factories in 30 countries...
Did the World AI Conference sign 20 billion yuan in projects in Shanghai?
Shanghai’s World AI Conference closed Monday after four days of exhibitions and panels, culminating in signed projects worth more than ¥20 billion (about $2.95 billion)....
Transformable robot: PrimeBOT unveils quadruped-to-humanoid at WAIC
PrimeBOT, a Chinese robotics company, unveiled a new transformable robot at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. The machine can switch between quadruped...
Will open-source and proprietary AI models coexist in China?
Chinese AI is likely to remain both open and partially proprietary: political and industry signals point to a hybrid strategy in which tools, research, and...
How did autonomous robot dogs perform on the obstacle course at WAIC Shanghai?
At the World AI Conference 2026 (WAIC) in Shanghai, young innovators faced off in the WAIC Young final by showcasing autonomous robot dogs that negotiated...
What opportunities does Schneider Electric see for AI in China?
Schneider Electric Sees China as a Key Market for AI, Reaffirms Investment at World AI Conference 2026 A Schneider Electric executive told the World AI...
China AI powers inclusive growth through policy–industry synergy
As China pushes artificial intelligence beyond research labs and megacities, coordinated policy and industry efforts are translating cutting‑edge systems into everyday services for farmers, doctors...
Are Chinese AI models capturing 63% of OpenRouter usage in the US?
The rise of Chinese AI models is accelerating: in the first week of July, systems developed in China accounted for 63% of token usage by...
Humanoid robot twists balloon dog at China’s World AI Conference
A humanoid robot stole the spotlight at China’s World AI Conference by twisting a balloon into the shape of a dog, a simple demonstration that...
Did Xi Jinping unveil his AI vision and launch WAICO in Shanghai?
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a major address on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) on July 17 in Shanghai — his first in-person speech...
Did Xi Jinping unveil his AI vision and launch WAICO in Shanghai?
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a major address on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) on July 17 in Shanghai — his first in-person speech...
Did nearly 2 million people in Madrid celebrate Spain’s World Cup triumph?
Madrid celebrated on Monday as the Spain national team returned home, greeted by nearly 2 million people following their victory in the 2026 World Cup...
Moonshot and Alibaba push AI affordability with cheaper top models
Chinese startups Moonshot and Alibaba stunned the industry this week by unveiling high-end language models that promise top-tier performance at much lower operating costs, putting...
Why did Kimi K3 suspend new subscriptions after a massive influx?
Chinese AI model Kimi K3 temporarily halted new sign-ups after a surge of requests quickly saturated its capacity, its developer Moonshot AI announced. The pause...
Did the Chinese coast guard injure a Filipino sailor near a reef?
The Philippine military accused the Chinese Coast Guard on Monday of striking a Filipino sailor with a baton after a Chinese vessel approached a grounded...
Can Chinese AI in Shanghai challenge the US in robotics?
Shanghai’s annual tech showcase, held July 17–20, 2026, put the spotlight on China’s rapid advances in AI and robotics amid an ongoing technological rivalry with...
Is embodied AI taking hold in factories, homes, and stores?
Embodied intelligence is gaining ground across industry, retail and the home, driven by attention-grabbing demos and sharply higher official figures. Between January and May 2026,...
Did Myanmar sign the WAICO agreement at the World AI Conference?
The Myanmar delegation, led by Minister of Information and Digital Communications U Mya Tun Oo, returned to Yangon on 19 July after taking part in...
AI and robotics: can Shanghai’s showcase rival the United States?
The global AI fair in Shanghai highlighted the rapid ascent of Chinese AI and robotics, with hundreds of cutting‑edge products displayed by more than 1,100...
How is China redefining its role in AI development and governance at the World AI Conference?
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which opened on July 17 in Shanghai, marked a strategic shift in China’s approach to AI: the country is...
China’s AI showcase: humanoid robots, robot police and a roof collapse
China’s AI showcase in Shanghai drew hundreds of thousands of visitors to see fleets of humanoid robots, artificial hands and walls of computer chips, while...
China’s AI showcase: humanoid robots, robot police and a roof collapse
China’s AI showcase in Shanghai drew hundreds of thousands of visitors to see fleets of humanoid robots, artificial hands and walls of computer chips, while...
WAIC 2026: $3.01B in purchase intentions and a record exhibition in Shanghai?
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) wrapped up Monday in Shanghai, delivering sizable measurable impact and an unprecedented scale for the event. The conference...
WAIC 2026: $3.01B in purchase intentions and a record exhibition in Shanghai?
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) wrapped up Monday in Shanghai, delivering sizable measurable impact and an unprecedented scale for the event. The conference...