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Xiaomi Seeks Incentives Amidst India's Clampdown on Chinese Firms
Xiaomi, the leading player in India's smartphone market, has voiced concerns over the intensified scrutiny of Chinese companies, which is causing apprehensions among smartphone component suppliers about establishing their operations in the world's largest internet market. 
Xiaomi, the leading player in India's smartphone market, has voiced concerns over the intensified scrutiny of Chinese companies, which is causing apprehensions among smartphone component suppliers about establishing their operations in the world's largest internet market. -
Tesla Sells Just One Vehicle in South Korea in January Amid Challenges
In January, Tesla managed to sell only one electric vehicle in South Korea, marking its worst sales month in the country since July 2022, when it failed to sell any vehicles. The sole vehicle sold was a Tesla Model Y, which had been South Korea's best-selling imported car in September of the previous year. 
In January, Tesla managed to sell only one electric vehicle in South Korea, marking its worst sales month in the country since July 2022, when it failed to sell any vehicles. The sole vehicle sold was a Tesla Model Y, which had been South Korea's best-selling imported car in September of the previous year. -
Baidu Expands AI Reach with Lenovo Partnership, Following Deals with Samsung and Honor
Baidu, China's prominent tech giant, has struck its third partnership with a smartphone manufacturer, this time teaming up with Lenovo to integrate its advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Lenovo's mobile devices. 
Baidu, China's prominent tech giant, has struck its third partnership with a smartphone manufacturer, this time teaming up with Lenovo to integrate its advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology into Lenovo's mobile devices. -
Amazon Responds to Competition from Rising Chinese Cross-Border E-Commerce Platforms Temu and Shein
The rise of Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms in the United States, leveraging social media and low-cost product strategies, has significantly attracted a vast American user base, encroaching on Amazon's share in the U.S. online shopping market. 
The rise of Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms in the United States, leveraging social media and low-cost product strategies, has significantly attracted a vast American user base, encroaching on Amazon's share in the U.S. online shopping market. -
Apple Explores Foldable iPhone Prototypes Amid Shifts in Smartphone Innovation
Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Apple is currently developing at least two prototypes of foldable iPhones, reminiscent of a clamshell design. The tech giant has reportedly reached out to at least one manufacturer in Asia to seek components for two different sizes of foldable smartphones. 
Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Apple is currently developing at least two prototypes of foldable iPhones, reminiscent of a clamshell design. The tech giant has reportedly reached out to at least one manufacturer in Asia to seek components for two different sizes of foldable smartphones. -
Deepfake Scam Defrauds Multinational of $25.6 Million in Hong Kong
The deepfake technology employed was so advanced that it convincingly replicated the appearance and voice of the CFO, compelling the employees to initiate 15 transactions amounting to approximately HK$200 million (US $25.5 million) into fraudulent bank accounts. 
The deepfake technology employed was so advanced that it convincingly replicated the appearance and voice of the CFO, compelling the employees to initiate 15 transactions amounting to approximately HK$200 million (US $25.5 million) into fraudulent bank accounts. -
Meta Urged to Overhaul Manipulated Media Policy Amid Election Concerns
Meta's Oversight Board has issued a stern call for the company to revamp its policies on manipulated media, spotlighting a contentious video of President Joe Biden that remained on Facebook due to policy loopholes. The board's critique comes at a critical juncture, with the proliferation of online disinformation posing a significant threat to the integrity of global elections slated for this year. 
Meta's Oversight Board has issued a stern call for the company to revamp its policies on manipulated media, spotlighting a contentious video of President Joe Biden that remained on Facebook due to policy loopholes. The board's critique comes at a critical juncture, with the proliferation of online disinformation posing a significant threat to the integrity of global elections slated for this year. -
Elon Musk's Drug Use Allegations Raise Concerns Over Corporate Culture
A recent Wall Street Journal investigation has cast a spotlight on Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, revealing allegations of illicit drug use not only by Musk himself but also among some of his closest business associates, including board members of his companies. 
A recent Wall Street Journal investigation has cast a spotlight on Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, revealing allegations of illicit drug use not only by Musk himself but also among some of his closest business associates, including board members of his companies. -
Elon Musk's Neuralink Breaks New Ground in Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its first brain-computer interface device in a human subject. This milestone, announced by Musk on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marks a significant leap forward for the startup, which aims to revolutionize the way individuals with severe physical disabilities interact with the world around them. 
Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its first brain-computer interface device in a human subject. This milestone, announced by Musk on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marks a significant leap forward for the startup, which aims to revolutionize the way individuals with severe physical disabilities interact with the world around them. -
FTC Probes Big Tech Investments in AI Firms OpenAI and Anthropic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the investment activities of leading technology companies, specifically their financial involvement with smaller AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic. 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the investment activities of leading technology companies, specifically their financial involvement with smaller AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
