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Chinese technology becomes harder for global firms to ignore, from Apple to Ford
Chinese technology is rapidly seeping into the supply chains of major global companies, centered on AI, electric vehicle batteries and automotive software, CNBC reported. Apple uses Alibaba and Baidu for AI services in China, while Ford has adopted CATL battery technology. Analysts and researchers cited scale, integrated supply chains and development speed, and said adoption is driven by performance and compliance as well as market access, even as U.S. restrictions tighten.
AI & Enterprise
OpenAI urges creation of global AI governance body
OpenAI has proposed regulating artificial intelligence at a level comparable to nuclear power and urged the United States to lead the creation of a global AI governance body. The proposal came as U.S.-China discussions on AI policy were expected during U.S. President Donald Trump\'s visit to Beijing, Cryptopolitan reported. OpenAI also outlined an international network linking U.S. and national AI safety agencies and called for mandatory testing before deploying the strongest AI models.
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Global big tech race to raise AI infrastructure prices, may rise further amid supply chain uncertainty
Following U.S. companies, major Chinese cloud providers are raising AI infrastructure prices. Alibaba and Baidu Cloud will increase some service fees by as much as 34 percent, citing surging AI demand and rising infrastructure costs, the South China Morning Post reported. IDC China’s Cui Tingting said hardware suppliers are lifting prices amid expected future shortages, pushing up supply-chain costs and cloud market expenses. She said further increases cannot be ruled out if costs keep rising.