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Robots dance, fold laundry and make sandwiches at Shanghai's AI expo China's range of humanoid robot companies display their wares at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. In recent years, the world's second largest economy has been - LinkedIn

Chinese companies are showing off humanoid robots that can perform tasks like folding laundry and making food at a major expo. This gives a concrete look at how robots may soon affect everyday work, though these are still mostly demonstrations rather than widely available products.

LinkedIn Jul 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM PDT 0
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The AI phone race is on, but apps hold the key - ETEnterpriseai.com

Smartphone makers are racing to add AI features to phones, with success depending on useful apps that take advantage of these capabilities. This matters to anyone considering a new phone in the coming years.

ETEnterpriseai.com Jul 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM PDT 0
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WAICO: A Milestone for Global AI Governance - 中国科技网

Global leaders are discussing how to govern AI development and use across countries. Better international rules for AI could affect how the technology is regulated and deployed worldwide.

中国科技网 Jul 18, 2026 at 11:03 PM PDT 0
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ZTE unveils AI supernode amid Nvidia curbs - Tech in Asia

Chinese telecom company ZTE released a new powerful AI computer chip as global restrictions limit their access to Nvidia chips. This reflects growing US-China competition over AI technology.

Tech in Asia Jul 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT 0
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Jewelry marketing in the age of AI - The Jewelry Wire

Jewelry companies are using AI to improve their marketing and reach customers more effectively. This shows how AI is changing retail and consumer business in practical ways.

The Jewelry Wire Jul 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT 0
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Open-Source AI Community Platforms - Trend Hunter

More AI tools are becoming free and openly available to the public. This means more people and small organizations can use AI without expensive licensing.

Trend Hunter Jul 18, 2026 at 9:16 AM PDT 0
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Azerbaijan to set up regional AI centre - Qazinform

Azerbaijan is establishing a regional AI research and development center. This is a geopolitical development showing continued global investment in AI capabilities, but of limited immediate impact on most people's lives.

Qazinform Jul 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM PDT 0
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Eric Garcetti gets new job in the world of AI - Los Angeles Daily News

Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has taken a new position in the AI field. This reflects growing interest from political leaders in AI but has limited direct impact on everyday people unless the role influences major policy.

Los Angeles Daily News Jul 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM PDT 0
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AI OK in Linux development, says Torvalds - InfoWorld

Linux creator Linus Torvalds says it's acceptable to use AI tools in Linux software development. This matters to software developers and professionals who work with Linux systems.

InfoWorld Jul 17, 2026 at 7:10 AM PDT 0
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Why the first GPU financiers are turning to inference chips in a $400 million deal

AI chip makers are securing $400 million in financing for inference chips—the hardware that runs AI models after training. This reflects shifting investment priorities in AI infrastructure, though the impact is mostly relevant to tech investors and industry specialists.

AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch Jul 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT 0
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Can Artificial Intelligence Make Good Music? - Vocal

An exploration of whether AI can create quality music. This touches on AI's creative abilities and implications for musicians and artists, but remains mostly speculative.

Vocal Jul 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT 0