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Mobility

China and Thailand lead EV war as Japan and U.S. lag, analysis says

China and Thailand are moving ahead in reshaping the global auto industry by using domestic electric vehicle rollout policies to build export competitiveness, an analysis said. The key is the pace of electrification at home rather than export results alone. China’s plans target a sharp rise in new energy vehicles on its roads, supporting scale, learning effects and supply chains. Thailand is adjusting incentives toward export compensation as it becomes an EV export base.

AI & Enterprise

OpenAI and Anthropic join calls to curb Chinese AI, raising questions over who benefits

A debate in the United States over Chinese artificial intelligence has intensified after Moonshot AI released its latest model, Kimi. The argument is shifting from the model’s performance to what regulatory course the United States should take. OpenAI and Anthropic are cited as lobbying regulators over open models from China. Some journalists say fear rises sharply when China is involved, while others warn a ban could mainly benefit a few U.S. companies.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple may unveil first water-resistant iPad, next iPad mini set for October overhaul

Apple may introduce its first iPad with a water-resistant design in the second half of 2026, with the next iPad mini seen as the likely candidate. The model is expected to adopt an OLED display and an A19 Pro chip. A redesign could include a new audio structure that removes speaker grilles, potentially using vibration-based speakers. No official IP rating or final specifications have been disclosed.