India Orders Google to Remove Firebase Accounts Linked to Banking Scams India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after officials identified a pattern of criminals using the service to impersonate major banks and defraud people, according to government notices and a source familiar with the matter. Online scams have become a major law enforcement challenge in India. Government data shows Indians lost nearly $2.4 billion to alleged cyber fraud in 2025. For years, authorities have targeted scammers by ordering fraudulent websites to be removed. However, officials have recently identified a growing…
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China’s Humanoid Robot Industry Nears ‘ChatGPT Moment’ for Robot Brains The rapid rise of humanoid robots in China has brought the industry closer to what one leading executive describes as a potential “ChatGPT moment” for robot intelligence. However, despite strong investor enthusiasm and government backing, major advances in robot software may still take several years. Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree, said on Thursday that the industry is moving towards a breakthrough in embodied intelligence. He made the comments at a major robot conference in Beijing, shortly after Unitree’s blockbuster Shanghai stock market debut. Shares…
Nigeria’s Electric Vehicle Push Gains Momentum Despite Power Challenges For technology content creator Cyril Okoi, buying an electric vehicle proved worthwhile when Nigeria’s latest fuel price increase took effect. “I won’t lie, it’s one of the best decisions I made. I don’t get to spend a lot of money on fuel. For example, this fuel hike, I didn’t experience it at all,” Okoi said. Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles during the first half of 2026, according to government data. The move forms part of efforts to accelerate electric vehicle adoption despite persistent electricity shortages. Tax Incentives…
Smart Pet Collar Uses AI To Interpret Dogs’ Emotions Imagine putting a smart collar on your pet dog and receiving an instant phone notification when it barks: “I’m hungry.” Then, type “Come home quickly” into an app, and the system converts the command into a signal that the dog can recognise. This technology is gradually becoming a reality at the “Compute Cube” platform within the Wuhu Intelligent Computing Economic Industrial Park in east China’s Anhui Province. On Thursday, China News Service reporters visited the industrial park, where one resident company is training a “vertical large model for pet emotion analysis”.…
White House Imposes Tariffs and Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports The White House has announced new trade measures on polysilicon and related products, introducing a 15% tariff alongside minimum import prices aimed at strengthening domestic semiconductor and solar manufacturing. The action is intended to bolster U.S. supply chains considered vital for artificial intelligence, energy security and competition with China. President Donald Trump issued the proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. According to the order, the measures are designed to support the long-term commercial viability of U.S. production of polysilicon and its derivatives, which the administration…
China Launches AI Satellites to Expand Space-Based Computing China launched a Lijian-1 Y15 carrier rocket on Friday, placing five satellites into orbit. Among them, two satellites carry advanced artificial intelligence large models in a significant step towards expanding AI applications in space. The mission supports efforts to improve in-orbit data processing and reduce reliance on ground-based systems. As a result, researchers aim to enable satellites to analyse information more efficiently while operating in space. AI Powers Autonomous Satellite Operations The Jitian Star A-04 satellite carries embodied intelligent models developed by Zhejiang Lab, a research institution based in Hangzhou in east…
China, Thailand Deepen Technology Cooperation to Build Shared Future China and Thailand have pledged to strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation, committing to closer policy alignment and expanded collaboration across key sectors as both countries seek to build what they described as a “prosperous shared future”. The commitment was outlined in a joint statement released late on Monday following Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s five-day visit to China. Broad Cooperation Across Strategic Sectors The joint statement highlighted plans to deepen collaboration in a wide range of industries. These include healthcare, geospatial information, agricultural technology, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, advanced electronic…
India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, becoming one of the few countries to adopt hydrogen fuel-cell technology for rail transport.
Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new China-backed intergovernmental body aimed at strengthening international cooperation and shaping global governance in artificial intelligence. The agreement was signed in Shanghai ahead of the opening of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to present Beijing’s vision for the future of global AI governance. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the organisation’s headquarters will be based in Shanghai, reinforcing the city’s role as a key hub for China’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The 29 founding members…
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised New York’s decision to halt construction of large data centres for a year, warning the move could cost jobs, drive investment to other states and weaken America’s position in the global AI race against China.