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ForkLog 96 14.07.2025

Nvidia’s chief: China doesn’t need US chips for military use

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang downplayed US concerns about the use of the company’s chips in China’s military ahead of another visit to the country. He said China’s military would not use American-made technologies because “they simply cannot rely on them.” “Their access can be restricted at any moment, not to mention that China already has […]

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ForkLog 43 09.07.2025

China to Establish Major AI Hub in Desert, Reports Say

Chinese companies plan to purchase over 115,000 high-tech Nvidia chips to power new facilities and further train AI models, according to Bloomberg, citing investor documents and tax filings. New facility in China. Source: Bloomberg. In the remote desert region of Xinjiang in northwestern China, dozens of data centers are being constructed to house processors. It […]

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ForkLog 32 07.07.2025

Data as an asset: a new factor of production, with Chinese characteristics

China treats data as a fourth factor of production alongside labour, capital and land. A centralised market for collecting and trading personal information is taking shape. On the dark web, personal data sell for sums ranging from a few dollars to thousands. China’s drive to centralise data poses a challenge to democracies. China has become […]

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ForkLog 15 03.07.2025

US Lifts Software Export Restrictions for Chip Design in China

The US government has lifted restrictions on the export of chip design software to China, according to reports from Synopsys and Cadence, as noted by CNBC. “Synopsys is working to restore access to products in China that were recently restricted,” stated the California-based software producer. Rival firm Cadence confirmed that the US Bureau of Industry […]

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ForkLog 62 02.07.2025

China Introduces Digital IDs for Online Use

On July 15th, the Chinese government will launch digital identity cards for online use, shifting the responsibility for citizens’ online identification from private companies to the state. This development is reported by The Economist. The move could impact the distribution of profits from the internet economy and alter the development of artificial intelligence in the […]

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ForkLog 48 30.06.2025

Robots Compete in Football Match in Beijing

On June 28, a football match between humanoid robots took place in Beijing. The team named Vulcan emerged victorious with a score of 5:3. ? The first 3-on-3 humanoid robot football match just took place in Beijing It was the final of China’s RoBoLeague, featuring robots from top universities — including Tsinghua. The bots relied […]

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ForkLog 22 24.06.2025

China to Restore 100 Kung Fu Films Using AI

China has launched a $14 million initiative to restore 100 classic martial arts films featuring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. Artificial intelligence will be employed for this purpose, reports Variety. The China Film Foundation announced the “Kung Fu Legacy” project at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Films such as “Fist of Fury,” “The […]

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ForkLog 25 06.06.2025

DeepSeek to Integrate AI in Chinese Hospitals

The Chinese initiative DeepSeek has commenced hiring interns to label medical data, aiming to enhance the application of artificial intelligence in hospitals. This was reported by SCMP, citing the employment website Boss Zhipin. According to the job listings, the company offers 500 yuan ($70) per day for individuals who will label medical data, including “advanced […]

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ForkLog 52 06.06.2025

Robotic Legs Relocate 7,500-Ton Building Complex in Shanghai

In Shanghai, China, 432 robotic legs have relocated a historic building complex weighing 7,500 tons to its original site. The movement progressed at a pace of 10 meters per day. The process began on May 19 and lasted over two weeks. Previously, the Shikumen-style structures were shifted to make way for the construction of an […]

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ForkLog 24 27.05.2025

Nvidia to Launch AI Chipset for China Amid Export Curbs

Nvidia is set to release a new AI chipset for the Chinese market at a significantly lower price compared to the H20 models. Mass production is scheduled to begin in June, according to Reuters, citing sources. The agency reports that the graphics processing unit (GPU) will be part of the latest generation of chips with […]

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ForkLog 71 26.05.2025

China Hosts First Humanoid Robot Muay Thai Tournament

On May 25, the Chinese city of Hangzhou hosted the first Muay Thai-style combat tournament among G1 humanoid robots from Unitree Robotics. During the Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening event, four bots battled each other in a knockout system. They were remotely controlled but had pre-programmed behavior models such as punches, kicks, and evasions. The […]

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ForkLog 26 19.05.2025

China Embarks on Assembly of AI Supercomputer in Space

China has launched 12 satellites into space as part of a project to establish a network of orbital supercomputers, led by the startup ADA Space and the Zhejiang Laboratory. The Long March 2D rocket lifted off on May 14 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Rocket launch. Source: ADA Space. The 12 […]

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