Apple Intelligence Expands to China, Alibaba and Baidu Confirm Integration

Apple's AI offering, Apple Intelligence, is finally coming to China, thanks to deals with Alibaba and Baidu, marking a significant step in the company's AI ambitions in a key market.

PixVerse Reaches $2 Billion Valuation After Raising $439 Million

Singapore-based video generation startup PixVerse raises $439 million, valuing the company at over $2 billion, as it looks to expand its offerings and reach customers globally.

Alibaba to Ban Employees from Using Anthropic's Claude Code

China's Alibaba has announced a ban on its employees using Anthropic's programming tool Claude Code, citing security concerns. The move comes as Anthropic works to close loopholes that allow Chinese users to access its models, which are prohibited for use by Chinese companies.

Pentagon Adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree to List of Entities Supporting China's Military

The Pentagon expands its list of entities supporting China's military, adding Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, and Unitree, which could lead to increased restrictions on US companies doing business with them.