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Asian Americans more optimistic than pessimistic about AI, survey finds
Asian Americans are embracing artificial intelligence at higher rates than any other major racial group in the United States and remain the only group whose positive views of AI outweigh negative…
AI hiring tool disproportionately screened out Asian applicants, study finds
A hiring algorithm promoted as a way to make hiring more objective disproportionately screened out Asian job applicants, according to a Stanford-led study. Candidates of Asian descent faced the…
Ronny Chieng says what everyone’s thinking about AI at Harvard
Ronny Chieng used Harvard College’s Class Day ceremony this week to openly mock the pro-AI message that has shaped many commencement speeches across the U.S. The comedian and “Daily Show”…
Why a post about a Meta layoff triggered a wave of anti-Indian racism
An X post about an Indian Meta engineer allegedly receiving a layoff email while in Bengaluru triggered a wave of reactions about H-1B workers and immigration in the U.S. tech industry. “His wife is…
Malaysia, Indonesia block Elon Musk’s Grok over explicit AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after regulators said the tool was repeatedly used to generate sexually explicit, nonconsensual deepfake images. Indonesia’s…
Amazon workers say AI push threatens democracy and the world
More than 1,000 Amazon employees said on Tuesday that the company’s rapid artificial intelligence (AI) rollout is putting jobs, democratic institutions and the environment at risk. In an open letter…
India reverses order requiring government tracking app on all smartphones
The Indian government withdrew an order on Wednesday that would have required every smartphone in the country to carry an app that critics said could expose users to expanded government access to…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang orders employees to automate all tasks with AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang instructed employees during a companywide meeting in Santa Clara on Nov. 20 that they should automate every task possible with artificial intelligence. His directive followed…
Apple caves to Trump by removing ICEBlock app
An app used to report possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement sightings was removed from Apple’s App Store on Oct. 2 after the Trump administration said it posed safety risks to immigration…
Simu Liu speaks out against AI-generated ‘actress’
Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu has spoken out against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” signed by a London talent agency that also represents real performers. British company Xicoia introduced…
Chinese EV sets world record as fastest production car
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme has claimed the title of world’s fastest production car, surpassing the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ and its previous mark of 304.77 miles per hour (490.48 kilometers per…
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan says AI could reduce five-day workweek to three
Artificial intelligence may reduce the five-day workweek to as few as three days, according to Zoom CEO Eric Yuan. Speaking to The New York Times in a recent interview, Yuan said advances in AI will…
‘Godfather of AI’ warns AI will cause ‘massive unemployment,’ widen wealth gap
Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, often called the “godfather of AI” for his pioneering work in machine learning, said in an interview with the Financial Times earlier this month that capitalism…
AI is altering the legal profession as record number of Asian Americans enter law school
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal careers just as Asian American enrollment in U.S. law schools has reached an all-time high. Raising the alarm on AI: In an X post on July 26, lawyer and…
Trump reveals he wanted to break up Nvidia before learning about Jensen Huang
President Donald Trump recently revealed he once proposed breaking up Nvidia to reduce its dominance in AI chips but changed his mind after learning more about the company and its CEO Jensen Huang.…
AI could wipe out half of white-collar entry jobs, experts warn
Artificial intelligence is poised to eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, according to Dario Amodei, CEO of AI company Anthropic. In a recent interview with Axios,…
Nvidia becomes the world’s first $4 trillion company
Nvidia became the first publicly traded company to close with a market capitalization above $4 trillion on July 10, driven by unprecedented demand for its graphics processing units. Surging demand
This ‘Tamagotchi vape’ dies if you stop puffing
A satirical device called the Vape-o-Gotchi links a virtual pet’s survival to the user’s vaping habits — puff to keep it alive. How it works: Developed by Rebecca Xun and Lucia Camacho for New York…
Org launches free multilingual app aimed at empowering immigrants in need of help
The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium (NAKASEC) has launched a free mobile app, “Know Your Rights 4 Immigrants,” designed to empower and protect individuals facing growing…
North Korea orders mass production of exploding drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the immediate mass production of exploding drones designed to hit ground and sea targets shortly after testing their capabilities on Thursday. North…
SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request
The request made by Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX for its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations to other countries due to “geopolitical concerns” has sparked anger and…
Nvidia surpasses Apple as world’s most valuable company for 2nd time this year
Nvidia has overtaken Apple as the world’s most valuable company, closing Tuesday’s trading session with a market cap of $3.43 trillion compared to Apple’s $3.38 trillion. Nvidia’s stock rose nearly…
Nvidia CEO: AI won’t take your job, but someone using AI might
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reassured the audience at the company’s October AI Summit in Mumbai last week that artificial intelligence (AI) won’t completely replace human workers. While acknowledging…
Nvidia’s AI chip fuels $400 billion surge in five days
Nvidia’s market value soared by an astounding $400 billion in just five days, fueled by a 14% rally in its stock price since Wednesday’s open. The surge, driven by excitement surrounding the…
Watch: Viral video showcases ease of becoming someone else via AI technology
A viral video on Chinese social media showcases the power of AI-driven deepfake technology, demonstrating how easily individuals can be transformed into someone else online. Key points:
Chinese startup aims to surpass Sora with new AI video generator
A Chinese startup is taking on OpenAI’s groundbreaking Sora with its own generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that creates videos from text input. Key points:
VinFast’s billionaire founder to pump in another $1 billion to reach EV dreams
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong is doubling down on his investment in electric vehicle maker VinFast. Key points:
Apple CEO Tim Cook packs Hanoi visit with Vietnamese coffee and community engagement
During his two-day trip to Vietnam, Apple CEO Tim Cook immersed himself in Vietnamese coffee culture, entertainment and the local tech scene. Key points:
Nvidia employees get richer with stock boost named after CEO Jensen Huang
Chipmaker Nvidia is giving a significant stock boost to its employees to share its massive success. Key points:
How Jensen Huang went from washing dishes at Denny’s to founding a tech company now worth $2 trillion
Jensen Huang, the president and CEO of Nvidia, recently shared his humble beginnings as a dishwater before co-founding a tech company now valued at $2 trillion. Key points:
Nvidia creates $9-an-hour AI ‘agents’ that outperform human nurses
Tech firm Nvidia has collaborated with Hippocratic AI to develop generative AI “agents” for healthcare that purportedly outperform human nurses on video calls while being more cost-effective. Key…
Mark Zuckerberg discusses AI risks with Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed artificial intelligence (AI) with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday during a stop on his ongoing tour in Asia and amid his company’s push for…
China’s BYD unveils dancing EV supercar that costs $233,000
China’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD unveiled its latest high-end vehicle, the Yangwang Ultimate 9, which can dance and drive on three wheels. About U9: The fully electric supercar debuted…
World’s first plant-based, 3D-printed eel unveiled
Israeli cultivated meat company Steakholder Foods has unveiled the world’s first vegan 3D-printed eel, created using its line of 3D meat printers. About the eel: According to Steakholder Foods, the…
An ‘ultra-rare’ pair of Apple sneakers is on sale for $50,000
Sotheby’s is selling the shoes on its site as brand new and come in their original box
Ex-employee sues ‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic for creating ‘boys club,’ paying her $10K less
A former employee at Niantic, Inc., the developer of “Pokémon Go,” is suing the San Francisco-based company for its work culture that allegedly disadvantages women and women of color, according to…
