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Chinese Chipmakers Are Taking Share, and the Nvidia Story Is Getting More Complicated

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Chinese chipmakers claiming nearly half of their domestic market while Nvidia’s lead narrows is exactly the kind of story that reshapes expectations slowly, then all at once. It does not mean China has solved every high-end semiconductor bottleneck. It does mean the center of gravity inside its own market is moving in ways that matter. Share is not just a number here. It is … [Read more...] about Chinese Chipmakers Are Taking Share, and the Nvidia Story Is Getting More Complicated

China’s Rules for Digital Humans Show Where Synthetic Media Is Heading

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China moving to regulate digital humans while restricting addictive services for children is not a quirky side story from the tech world. It is a preview of how states are preparing for an internet increasingly filled with synthetic personalities, automated persuasion, and machine-made social presence. The phrase digital humans sounds futuristic and a little theatrical, but … [Read more...] about China’s Rules for Digital Humans Show Where Synthetic Media Is Heading

Livestreaming business has become the latest target in China’s new wave of censorship

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Livestreaming is a popular form of online entertainment that allows users to broadcast video of themselves in real-time over the internet. It has become a lucrative business in many countries, including China, where it has attracted millions of users and significant investment. However, the lucrative livestreaming business in China has recently become the target of new … [Read more...] about Livestreaming business has become the latest target in China’s new wave of censorship

Manchester Chinese Consulate staff dragging a Hong Kong protester onto the grounds of the Consulate to bash him

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BBC footage shows Manchester Chinese Consulate staff dragging a Hong Kong protester onto the grounds of the Consulate to bash him. The man only escaped with help of police. What would they have done to him, disappeared him like Khashoggi? Out of control. Expel the Consul General pic.twitter.com/ttjxKrROtE— Drew Pavlou (@DrewPavlou) October 17, 2022 … [Read more...] about Manchester Chinese Consulate staff dragging a Hong Kong protester onto the grounds of the Consulate to bash him