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China Says It Has Never Deliberately Pursued Trade Surplus With U.S

China has never deliberately pursued a trade surplus with the United States, Shu Jueting, a commerce ministry spokesperson, said on Thursday, despite signs that China is continuing to reduce its reliance on American exports. Although American export data published on Feb. 7 shows that exports to China increased by $2.4 billion on the year to […]

Huawei Touts Camera on Latest Premium Smartphone Without 5G

Huawei Technologies on Thursday continued to press ahead against U.S. pressure by launching a new smartphone with a price starting at 4,488 yuan ($658), which it promised has a top end camera though it would only be able to use 4G. Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s consumer arm, spent almost an hour presenting Huawei’s self-developed […]

Is Cloud Computing Risk Free ?

Cloud computing might be the solution for many issues plaguing operations for businesses. While the technology has seen some strides, you should note that cloud computing is not without risks. The advantages of cloud computing are often discussed way more than its risks. Here are some of the risks that come with the use of […]

TikTok Creators, Some U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Oppose Ban on App

TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans. On Thursday TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee amid growing calls for a ban […]

The Promise of Telecom in Underdeveloped Markets

The telecommunications sector in underdeveloped countries has undergone a remarkable evolution over the years. From the days of state monopolies to the entry of private players, the sector has grown rapidly, bringing greater connectivity and convenience to people’s lives. However, the journey has not been without its challenges. Political instability, limited infrastructure, and challenges in […]

US FTC Seeking Information on Cloud Providers’ Market Power

The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it is seeking information from the public on cloud computing companies’ business practices including details on their market power, competition and potential security issues. The U.S. cloud computing business is dominated by four providers that include Amazon.com Inc , Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc’s Google and Oracle Corp. None […]

OpenAI Tech Gives Microsoft’s Bing a Boost in Search Battle with Google

The integration of OpenAI’s technology into Microsoft-owned Bing has driven people to the little-used search engine and helped it compete better with market leader Google in page visits growth, according to data from analytics firm Similarweb. Page visits on Bing have risen 15.8% since Microsoft Corp unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered version on Feb. 7, compared […]

TikTok Would Be Tough to Ban in the US Without a New Law, Experts Say

The Biden administration is under pressure to ban popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but any such move likely hinges on passage of a new law that bolsters the government’s authority to regulate speech, experts said. Pressure is mounting from lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, over […]

Mira Murati: The Profile of a Revolutionary

Hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a little bit of luck: that’s how most get to the top of their chosen fields. In honor of Women’s Month, we are kicking off our profile series with the woman behind the artificial intelligence (AI) tool that broke the Internet in late 2022, ChatGPT. She’s part of the 22 […]