Alibaba unveils A.I. model Tongyi Qianwen

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3 years ago

April 12, 2023

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In its early stages, the model will be used to summarise meeting notes, write emails and draft business proposals

Alibaba has unveiled its generative artificial intelligence model, Tongyi Qianwen.

It is the Chinese company’s version of the tech that powers chatbot ChatGPT.

Alibaba said the A.I. model would be integrated into all of the firm’s apps in the near future.

The unveiling of Tongyi Qianwen, which means “truth from a thousand questions”, followed the launch of of new products by the Alibaba-backed A.I. company SenseTime.

Alibaba’s A.I. model drafted invitation letters, planned trip itineraries and gave shopping advice.

CEO Daniel Zhang said the technology “will bring about big changes” to the way people live their lives.

It will initially be integrated into DingTalk, Alibaba’s workplace messaging app.

Here it can be used to summarise meeting notes, write emails and draft business proposals.

It will also be added to Alibaba’s voice assistant.

Government scrutiny of A.I. has grown around the world since the launch of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT last year.

China’s authorities have published draft rules outlining how generative AI services should be managed.

It said content generated had to adhere to so-called “core socialist values”.

It also had to obey laws on data security and personal information protection.

Those who fall foul of the rules could face fines or criminal investigation, it added.

TSMC posts record profits on AI chip boom

TSMC posts record Q4 profit, driven by strong chip demand, exceeding predictions and signaling market dominance.

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3 days ago

January 16, 2026

Harvey Vargas

TSMC posts record Q4 profit, driven by strong chip demand, exceeding predictions and signaling market dominance.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has posted a record net profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips.

Net profit surged 35% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations and signalling a dominant position in the semiconductor market.

Quarterly revenue also rose 20.5% compared to last year, supported by robust sales in AI and high-performance computing segments. The company’s success reflects the growing global appetite for cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

Looking ahead, TSMC plans to ramp up capital expenditure, projecting investments of up to $56 billion in 2026. The positive results have sparked an upbeat reaction across global markets, highlighting TSMC’s influence in the tech sector.

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X restricts Grok AI as global backlash grows

X restricts Grok AI from creating sexualized images amid global backlash and regulatory concerns, aligning with UK guidelines.

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4 days ago

January 15, 2026

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X restricts Grok AI from creating sexualized images amid global backlash and regulatory concerns, aligning with UK guidelines.

X has announced new restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot, preventing it from generating sexualized images of women amid mounting criticism and regulatory scrutiny worldwide.

The move comes after concerns over non-consensual image manipulation sparked widespread backlash from users, advocacy groups, and authorities.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the platform’s latest changes align with British law, as Ofcom launches a formal investigation to determine whether X has violated the Online Safety Act.

Regulators are closely monitoring the situation, highlighting growing global concerns about the ethical use of AI in image generation. Critics have argued that X’s initial measures were insufficient and did not adequately address the risks associated with sexualized AI content.

The controversy has also prompted action in Southeast Asia. Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok entirely, citing the platform’s potential to generate inappropriate content.

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AI drives memory prices higher as SK hynix and TSMC expand

Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.

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4 days ago

January 14, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.

The global memory market is on the rise, with prices climbing steadily thanks to booming AI infrastructure demand.

Companies like SK hynix and TSMC are investing heavily in advanced packaging and new facilities to meet this unprecedented growth.

We speak with Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies about the forces behind this upward momentum. From the difference between AI-driven and consumer-driven demand to the increasing memory requirements per AI system, Brad breaks down the trends shaping the industry.

We also explore the implications of lean DRAM and NAND inventories, disciplined supply growth, and the challenges of expanding packaging capacity versus wafer fabrication. Tune in to understand why incremental demand surprises can have a huge impact on memory pricing.

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