Beijing
PulseAugur coverage of Beijing — every cluster mentioning Beijing across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Horizon Robotics boosts registered capital to $2.5 billion
Horizon Robotics has increased its registered capital from $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion, marking a significant 67% rise. The Beijing-based company, founded in 2015, specializes in AI chip technology, software, hardware,…
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US and Canada trade barbs, risking North American trade deal collapse
The North American trade agreement, the USMCA, is facing significant strain due to escalating disputes between the United States and Canada. A mandatory joint review of the pact, which binds the three North American eco…
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Trump visits Beijing for trade talks with Xi Jinping
Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping, aiming to foster stability in trade relations. Both leaders have expressed optimism about the meeting, with Trump emphasizing trade as a primar…
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China's MIIT summons AI platforms over content labeling violations
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has summoned platforms including Jianying, Mao Xiang, and Jimeng AI websites for violating regulations on AI-generated content labeling. Didi Chuxing antici…
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Pop Mart's Beijing park upgrades with new zones, focusing on IP and experience over profit.
Pop Mart has opened a new section of its Beijing city park, featuring upgrades centered around the popular IPs LABUBU and DIMOO. The park, which has been operating for over a year, has introduced new play areas and larg…
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Dax Robotics launches 1-ton 'robot horse' for heavy-duty tasks
Dax Robotics has unveiled the "Qi Ji T1000," a heavy-duty robotic horse capable of carrying up to 1000kg, marking a significant advancement in industrial robotics. This new machine is designed for demanding tasks in sec…
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China Investment Annual Conference highlights AI and hard tech amid market divergence
The 20th China Investment Annual Conference concluded in Beijing, focusing on the "K-shaped curve" of China's venture capital market, which signifies a widening gap between top-performing and struggling companies. Discu…
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New research critiques data annotation 'consensus trap' and 'ground truth' illusion
A new paper critiques the concept of "ground truth" in data annotation for machine learning, arguing that human disagreement is often treated as noise rather than a valuable signal. The research highlights how factors l…
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Huawei AI chip sales surge to $12B as China pivots from Nvidia
Huawei's AI chip revenue is projected to increase by 60% this year, reaching approximately $12 billion, driven by significant orders from major Chinese tech companies. This surge is largely attributed to the release of …
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Volkswagen to equip Chinese cars with AI agents for personalized driving experience
Volkswagen Group is integrating AI agents into its vehicles in China, allowing drivers to control features through natural voice commands. These agents, based on locally trained large language models, are designed to un…
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US House committee debates bills to restrict China's access to advanced AI chips
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is considering legislation to tighten restrictions on China's access to advanced U.S. AI chips and related technologies. This legislative push occurs as the White House may be open to…
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Humanoid robots shatter human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
A humanoid robot developed by Honor has set a new world record in a half-marathon, completing the 13-mile course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This achievement significantly surpasses the human world record and marks a …
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China orders Meta to unwind $2.5B Manus AI acquisition, founders barred from leaving
Meta's acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus for over $2 billion has been complicated by a Chinese government investigation, barring two co-founders from leaving the country. This situation highlights the challenges C…