Chinese counterfeiters are becoming increasingly sophisticated and clever on digital marketplaces and platforms. They use a variety of strategies to obscure their listings and deceive both automated filters and customers. Misleading redirects are among the most common methods, where users are guided through concealed links to third-party websites where the actual counterfeit products are sold.… Continue reading Combating Digital Piracy
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Agentic AI in China
In recent years, China has made significant progress in the field of agentic AI. Agentic AI systems are designed to independently perform tasks and dynamically adapt to new situations. In China, they are seen as a major trend and are expected to play a central role in the coming years. Leading Chinese technology companies such… Continue reading Agentic AI in China
Chinese AI Teams in Silicon Valley
Leading Chinese tech companies like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Meituan are strategically investing in building AI teams in California. To strengthen their position in the global race for generative AI, they are actively recruiting US talent despite trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Although the United States has restricted the export of high-performance AI chips, such as… Continue reading Chinese AI Teams in Silicon Valley
Open source AI at Alibaba
At this year’s Apsara Conference, the Alibaba Group presented its largest open-source initiative to date, with a focus on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The company released more than 100 new large language models (LLMs) that are available as open source. These models, known as Qwen 2.5, are expected to be widely used in… Continue reading Open source AI at Alibaba
AI Algorithms for Deepfakes
China has approved 487 new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that can be used for deepfake technologies. These approvals pertain to products from leading Chinese technology companies such as Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, as well as foreign firms like Hewlett-Packard. The list, the second largest since the relevant regulation came into effect in January 2023, was… Continue reading AI Algorithms for Deepfakes
Legal tech boosts the Resilience
Given the declining Chinese economy, politically induced increasing uncertainty, and the decoupling of IP systems between China and the West, the use of Legal Tech in the field of intellectual property often proves to be a significant advantage for companies. Legal Tech not only reduces costs, increases efficiency, and speeds up processes, but it also… Continue reading Legal tech boosts the Resilience
Cyber Defense with AI
The use of AI by cyber attackers intensifies the threat landscape, particularly concerning China. New tactics, increased complexity of attacks, and lower entry barriers raise the likelihood of attacks. Attacks on login credentials, cloud infrastructures, and shorter breakout times demand faster responses. AI-based systems offer immense advantages in detecting and defending against cyber attacks. Tools… Continue reading Cyber Defense with AI
China’s Competitive Advantages in Artificial Intelligence
China is emerging as a leading player in many areas of AI. This was demonstrated by the recent World AI Conference 2024 held in Shanghai, where the latest advancements in AI technology were showcased, including the large language model Novel 5.5. The Asian country continues to cooperate intensively with the USA in this field. According… Continue reading China’s Competitive Advantages in Artificial Intelligence
World’s First Platform Copyright Case
On February 26, the Internet Court in Guangzhou issued a landmark ruling regarding generative AI services that infringe on third-party copyrights. A platform for Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC), which was not named, was found guilty of having produced an image resembling the well-known comic character Ultraman. The copyright owner, Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd., signed… Continue reading World’s First Platform Copyright Case
Cultural adaptation in the virtual space
The virtual space opens up completely new ways for companies in China to communicate, but it also requires a deep understanding of the cultural nuances that shape interactions. There are many critical factors that influence success in this environment – from the choice of avatar attire to the meaning of numbers and colors. Avatar clothing… Continue reading Cultural adaptation in the virtual space
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