Alibaba International sharpens its merchant appeal with new AI tools
The internationally focused unit of Alibaba announced the pilot launch of its first suite of AI-powered APIs, drawing on its experience in commerce and troves of industry knowledge Key Takeaways:…
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Baichuan seeks a place at China’s crowded chatbot table
The AI startup raised $300 million just six months after its founding, as it draws on its ties with Tencent to play catchup to older rivals Key Takeaways: Six-month-old chatbot…
What do stocks that doubled this year have in common?
A-shares that have doubled this year are mainly small- and medium-sized companies that institutional investors typically avoid By Research-Select Investors buy stocks to make money, and buying stocks that…
FAST NEWS: AI giant Fourth Paradigm opens 13.5% higher in trading debut
The latest: Shares of AI company Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co. Ltd. (6682.HK) opened at HK$63.10 in their Thursday trading debut, 13.5% higher than their IPO price of HK$55.60. Looking…
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Fourth Paradigm rides AI wave to IPO, but faces choppy waters
After three failed tries, the leading Chinese AI giant’s listing application was finally accepted by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Key Takeaways: Fourth Paradigm’s IPO application has been accepted by…
PODCAST: Baidu launches its ERNIE chatbot, and Baozun in a major new foreign tie-up
By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine Baidu has officially made its ERNIE chatbot available to the public, a half year after it first unveiled its answer to the ChatGPT sensation.…
U.S. tightens noose on outbound investment in cutting-edge China tech
A new executive order by President Joe Biden is the latest step by Washington to choke off U.S. funding for Chinese startups in sensitive areas like AI and microchips Key…