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Peking University Achieves 1nm Chip Breakthrough: Could Reshape Future Chip Landscape

Peking University's School of Electronics research team has achieved a major breakthrough in non-volatile memory, successfully implementing ultra-low-power chip technology at 1nm process. This achievement is viewed as an important milestone for China's semiconductor industry.

AMD Expands Ryzen AI 400 Series: More AI PC Options Coming Soon

AMD announces expansion of Ryzen AI 400 series portfolio, providing more AI PC options for consumers and businesses. AM5 desktop systems powered by Ryzen AI 400 Series processors expected to be available in Q2 2026 from OEMs including HP and Lenovo.

Chinese Researchers Develop Novel Robot Skin Technology Giving Humanoids a Sense of Touch

Chinese researchers have unveiled MATRIX-3 biomimetic skin technology with embedded sensors enabling soft touch perception and real-time collision detection, enabling safer human-robot interaction. The technology is seen as a major breakthrough in embodied intelligence.

China Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Hit Mass Market in 3-5 Years

Yao Dezhong, Director of the Sichuan Institute of Brain Science and a member of China's National People's Congress, said BCI technology could gradually enter practical public service within three to five years as products mature. BCI has been elevated to a core future strategic industry in China'...

Pentagon Appoints Former DOGE Official to Lead AI Efforts

The Pentagon appoints former DOGE official Gavin Kliger as new Chief Data Officer to lead AI adoption at the US Department of Defense. The appointment comes amid controversy over DOGE and AI safety disputes.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Excel Plugin

OpenAI announces ChatGPT for Excel plugin, integrating the AI assistant directly into spreadsheets. The plugin is currently in beta testing, aiming to simplify data analysis workflows.

Apple Restructures AI Leadership: Federighi to Oversee AI Strategy

Apple announces major AI leadership restructuring, unifying AI work under software engineering chief Craig Federighi, with Amar Subramanya promoted to VP of AI. This adjustment signals Apple's accelerated AI strategy.

AI Companies Spend $125M to Block AI Regulation Candidates

Tech billionaire-backed Super PAC spends $125 million to block congressional candidates pushing for AI regulation. The battle between AI industry and regulators intensifies.

February Global VC Hits Record: AI Startups Raise $171 Billion

February 2026 saw global venture capital reach a record $189 billion, with AI startups accounting for 90% at $171 billion. OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo dominated the market.

BlackSky Secures Four-Year AI Monitoring Contract from US NGA

BlackSky receives four-year contract renewal from US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for AI-driven change detection technology. The seven-figure contract marks further expansion of AI in intelligence analysis.