Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?
Alice Huang, a finance professional, has transitioned to the AI chip industry with Megaspeed International. The company is under investigation for its links to advanced Nvidia chip exports to China. Reports suggest Alice Huang may have acted as an intelligence asset, raising concerns about potential national security breaches. Nvidia's board has initiated an investigation into its CEO's involvement with her.
The Jensen and Alice story: What happened in the 2024-26 secret affair of the NVIDIA CEO and a 'Chinese spy'
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang have been linked amid growing espionage allegations. Alice has reportedly been sharing information with China while working with Nvidia on data centers. This situation has led to investigations involving the US government's scrutiny of her connections. Additionally, Megaspeed International faces allegations of assisting Chinese clients in accessing restricted Nvidia hardware.
MEA flags Chinese livestreamers for allegedly passing off Dhaka as Delhi
India has condemned the actions of foreign content creators misrepresenting conditions in New Delhi with footage from Dhaka. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the distorted portrayal of living conditions. Reports revealed Chinese livestreamers broadcasting from low-income neighborhoods while claiming they were in India's capital. Authorities have been urged to take action against those involved in these misleading activities.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia's CEO?
Known also as Huang Le, the Chinese businesswoman held senior roles at a Shanghai investment firm before becoming the controlling shareholder of Singapore-based cloud-computing company Megaspeed International, according to more than 30 publicly available financial records, corporate filings and company materials reviewed by Reuters.
150 Chinese vloggers on mission to defame India? Concerns raised after allegations of passing off Bangladesh slums as Delhi
Chinese vloggers are reportedly filming in poor neighbourhoods of Dhaka and passing off the footage as scenes from New Delhi while making disparaging remarks about India's living conditions. A Prothom Alo investigation identified livestreamers in Uttara and Tekpara, but their wider motive remains unclear, with one streamer describing the activity as product promotion.
From unpaid salaries to refund demands: China man charges Rs 2,600 to argue with bosses, businesses on behalf of customers; videos go viral
A man in Guangzhou, China, is offering to argue on behalf of people who struggle with confrontations for 188 yuan (around Rs 2,600). His service covers disputes over unpaid wages, refund requests, poor services and cosmetic surgery results. Videos of his unusual work have drawn attention online, with users sharing the complaints they would want him to handle.
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Elon Musk announces $1 tipping feature for X Money
When users press and hold the Like button, they will be able to tip a creator or another user whose posts they appreciate and want to support. The transaction would be processed via X Money. The feature will make it easier for users to send small payments to other users without leaving the platform.
DeepSeek wrapping up $15 billion fundraising to fuel AI race
Battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and WeChat operator Tencent Holdings were among the biggest investors in the round, said one of the people, who both declined to be named as the information was confidential.
China's ByteDance sets up AI safety team, launches global hiring drive
In a proactive move to address concerns surrounding artificial intelligence safety, ByteDance's AI research division, Seed, is assembling a dedicated Alignment & Preparedness team. The aim is to onboard 10 specialized researchers in Beijing, Shanghai, and San Jose. This initiative reflects the growing demand for robust AI capabilities and safety protocols in the U.S. and China.
Moonshot execs in talks to settle dispute with shareholder ahead of planned IPO, people say
Moonshot, a Chinese AI startup, is currently in discussions with Recurrent.ai amidst a backdrop of legal challenges concerning alleged misconduct by their executives, CEO Yang Zhilin and CTO Zhang Yutao. Accusations include unauthorized actions and misrepresentations. As settlement negotiations proceed, unresolved issues may jeopardize Moonshot's anticipated Hong Kong IPO, with Recurrent.
DeepSeek partners with Huawei to develop chip programming tools, reducing reliance on Nvidia
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek said on Wednesday it has partnered with Huawei Technologies to develop programming tools for Huawei's Ascend chips, the latest sign of Chinese tech firms deepening ties as they seek alternatives to the Nvidia ecosystem.
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ Habits
As U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pursuing a fundamentally different strategy: embedding AI into users’ everyday habits. The authors argue that this “habit moat” approach may prove more durable than competing on raw capability alone. Whereas Western firms position AI as a destination consumers consciously visit, companies like Alibaba integrate AI into existing routines such as shopping, payments, food delivery, and travel booking, reducing friction until using AI becomes automatic behavior. Once AI capabilities become “good enough,” marginal technical improvements matter less than becoming the default path through recurring customer tasks. The authors outline four strategic imperatives for Western leaders: focus on behavioral cues rather than feature gaps, subsidize customer behavior instead of subscriptions, embed AI invisibly into existing workflows, and optimize for repeat usage rather than first-time adoption. The central warning is stark: AI may not replace employees first—it may instead capture the critical customer moments businesses currently own.
China conducts naval, air exercise around disputed shoal in South China Sea
China's military held a joint naval and air training exercise in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal. This training is part of China's efforts to enhance its capabilities in protecting its territorial sovereignty. The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command described the exercise as a necessary response to certain countries undermining regional stability. China claims the shoal, which is also claimed by the Philippines, as its territory.
Global AI trade roars back as Meta’s personal agent fuels optimism
Global AI stocks and chipmakers rallied following the strong debut of Meta's Muse AI agent. The surge boosted semiconductor shares like Samsung, SK Hynix, and MediaTek. Easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices further lifted market sentiment across Asian markets and US tech stocks. Shortest Generic
China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality
Chinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring valuations and revenue tied to state-backed projects reflect commercial demand.
A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem
But both countries are vying for a decisive advantage on AI, with Trump warning that any efforts to regulate the technology would help China. That sets up a meeting in which any agreements might be superficial but a possible start to something larger.
Alibaba's China ecommerce platforms to accept Tencent's Wechat Pay
Alibaba is affiliated with the Jack Ma-founded Ant Group's Alipay, which is WeChat's main rival for online payments in China. Tencent has also been a major investor in other ecommerce platforms, including Alibaba rivals JD.com and PDD Holdings'. Both JD.com and Pinduoduo already offer WeChat Pay as an option.
Tencent bets big on WeChat Channels in push to build its own TikTok
WeChat Pay became the second-biggest player in China's mobile payment market within a year of its 2013 launch, behind Alipay which is owned by Jack Ma-founded Ant Group.
China's WeChat shuts Bloomberg's financial news account
Tencent-owned WeChat said it had received "complaints" about Bloomberg's "Daybreak" account, which posts global market updates, reports South China Morning Post.
WeChat blocks China Evergrande messaging groups, some users say
Members said they were prevented from sending new messages to the groups. WeChat users reported seeing the error message "limits have been placed on this group because it violates relevant rules and regulations"
China tech crackdown: Tencent to allows WeChat users access to rivals' links
WeChat will implement the changes in phases—starting with allowing users to access links in private, one-to-one chats once they upgraded to the latest version of the app—but it would continue to prevent excessive marketing by rivals.
America distances itself from Trump attempts to ban WeChat
The Commerce Department is reviewing recent actions, such as the rules undermining TikTok and WeChat, to ensure that efforts by the Trump administration to ban them based on claimed national-security threats were justified, according to a Thursday government filing in a suit by WeChat users challenging the ban.
US government appeals judge's ruling to block WeChat app store ban
WeChat has had an average of 19 million daily active users in the United States, analytics firms Apptopia said in early August. It is popular among Chinese students, Americans living in China and some Americans who have personal or business relationships in China.
Chinese tech giant Tencent's WeChat app sees downloads surge before U.S. ban
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an order requiring Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to remove WeChat for downloads on national security grounds, but a U.S. judge blocked the move on Sunday. The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it will challenge the order.
US government's court filing says upcoming WeChat 'ban' won't target its users
President Donald Trump issued orders on Aug. 6 that targeted WeChat and TikTok as purported national-security threats and imposed a Sept. 20 deadline for the Commerce Department to draft specific measures for blocking "transactions" with the Chinese owners of the apps.
A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just China
For people in the U.S., WeChat has less functionality than it does in China. But it's what connects immigrants and students from China to their pasts and to each other. Chinese restaurants in the U.S. use it to take food orders. Businesspeople in the U.S. that have work in China rely on it as well.
WeChat app crosses one billion account mark
Half of WeChat users spend more than 90 minutes a day on the app.
WeChat offers free 1GB free cloud storage to users
Instant messaging app WeChat has started offering 1 GB cloud storage free to users to help them store documents, pictures and videos.
WeChat ties up with Getit Infomedia for local searches
Instant messaging application WeChat has partnered with local search platform Getit Infomedia, to allow users to search deals .
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