Microsoft threatens to restrict Bing’s internet data from rival AI search tools

Microsoft has told at least two licensee firms that using its Bing search index to feed their artificial intelligence chat tools violates the terms of their contract, according to people familiar with the dispute.

Sikh diaspora angry as Indian police seek fugitive separatist preacher

Police said Amritpal Singh, who is trying to revive a separatist movement calling for an independent Sikh homeland in Punjab, has been on the run since Saturday when officers tried to block his motorcade and arrest him.

Father of China’s Great Firewall raises concerns about ChatGPT-like services

Fang Bingxing, the man behind China’s Great Firewall, has raised concerns over GPT-4, warning that it could lead to an ‘information cocoon’.

Link ID cards to internet accounts to stop online scams in China: lawmaker

National identity cards should be essential for registering an account to stop a major social threat, NPC deputy says.

China’s new digital plan to help country’s battered internet sector: analysts

The ruling Communist Party has unveiled a new digitalisation plan, placing importance on digital infrastructure and data resources, which analysts say should help Big Tech.

Here are the Big Tech firms racing to bring ChatGPT rivals to China

From Baidu and Alibaba to iFlytek and NetEase, a string of technology giants in China have jumped on the ChatGPT bandwagon.

The metaverse has failed? It never even took off

Baidu beats fourth-quarter estimates as it prepares China’s answer to ChatGPT

The company also announced plans for a new share repurchase programme of up to US$5 billion.

Facebook owner Meta in talks to bring Quest 2 VR headset to China

Shenzhen aims for fastest internet speed in China with 5G network expansion