AI could be used for a 'bad biological attack from some evil person,' ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said AI posed an "extreme risk" in some scenarios and could be used by states or terrorists with an "evil goal."
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Xiaomi's EV drive puts the Chinese smartphone maker's stock in the fast lane
Shares in China's Xiaomi are up more than 20% in Hong Kong this year as the smartphone maker aims to deliver 300,000 EVs in 2025.
Baidu, the Google of China, is on a stock-market tear thanks to new AI pricing
The broader rally in Chinese tech stocks highlights how DeepSeek's cost-efficient model could spur developments in China's AI sector.
DeepSeek's AI is the hot new feature for Chinese cars. Here are all the automakers adding it to their EVs.
Tesla rivals BYD, Geely, and Great Wall have all said they will integrate Deepseek's AI model into their in-car software in recent weeks.
Trade war game plan: Trump's going bigger this time
Trump's sweeping tariff strategy is bigger than his first-term in office. BI broke down what the trade war means for Americans' wallets.
Downtrodden Alibaba stocks surge over 30% this year on AI hype
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index is up 18% this year, thanks to a sector-wide boost from DeepSeek.
Over 60 PwC partners in China have stepped down as the Big Four firm handles the fallout from the Evergrande scandal
The decrease in partner numbers at PwC China follows the regional branch receiving a record fine for its involvement in the Evergrande scandal.
China's BYD goes all-in on self-driving, with even its $9,500 EV getting 'high-level' autonomous features
BYD unveiled a massive expansion of its "Gods Eye" intelligent driving system on Monday as the car giant looks to win the brutal EV battle.
Chinese construction risks turning the Yellow Sea into a flashpoint
South Korean spy satellites recently detected a telltale sign of Chinese expansionism in the Yellow Sea: a new structure.
Trump wants to reduce the trade deficit. Here's why that matters.
President Donald Trump has made reducing the trade deficit a central part of his "American First Trade Policy." Here's what you need to know.
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China has a crucial edge in the robotaxi race, WeRide executive says
WeRide CFO Jennifer Li told Business Insider that China's high-tech EV industry was giving its robotaxi firms a major advantage.
Pizza Hut is winning big in China by betting on $7 pizzas
Its parent company, Yum China, reported on Thursday that sales of pizzas under $7 rose 50% in 2024.
The USAID shutdown could make China more powerful. Beijing is already pouring billions into countries around the world.
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it compares to US aid.
Lawmakers are unveiling a bill to ban DeepSeek from US government devices
The "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act" comes after the Chinese AI lab shook Wall Street with its chatbot, a direct challenge to Western tech.
The whiplash from the US Postal Service suggests everyone is trying to figure out how to handle Trump's new China tariffs
In a matter of hours, USPS suspended and then resumed accepting packages from China and Hong Kong after Trump's tariffs went into effect.
I have an urgent question: Will my Temu order arrive?
With Trump's order ending the "de minimis" exception and the USPS at least temporarily halting packages from China, what about my Temu package?
Hours after pausing packages, USPS reverses course on parcels from China and Hong Kong
The United States Postal Service said it would keep accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong and try to "ensure the least disruption" to deliveries.
Toyota is following Elon Musk's lead as it tries to turn things around in China
The Japanese automaker announced on Wednesday that it would build a new EV and battery factory in Shanghai, after Tesla did the same in 2019.
USPS temporarily stops accepting inbound packages from China and Hong Kong
The US Postal Service decision, which takes effect immediately, is a potential blow to Chinese online retailers such as Shein and Temu.
Shares of Chinese companies linked to DeepSeek surged on the first post-holiday trading day
DeepSeek-related shares surged in mainland China after weeklong public holidays. But broader markets were weighed by Trump's trade war.