Asia Pacific

Some media users have been sharing videos that they claim are proof that China has started training humanoid robot soldiers. It turns out, however, that these videos were – surprise surprise – created by AI. 

Dozens of world leaders and ministers are set on Friday to present a joint approach to artificial intelligence, concluding a five-day summit in New Delhi where industry figures urged faster oversight. OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned regulation is “urgent” as booming generative AI fuels profits and societal and environmental concerns.

French President Emmanuel Macron told the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi that the EU would continue to “shape the rules of the game” regarding artificial intelligence in concert with allies, describing Europe as a “safe space” for innovation and investment that would also protect children from digital abuse.

Fireworks lit the skies and incense smoke filled the air as millions rang in the Lunar New Year on Tuesday. From bustling temple fairs in Beijing to a high-tech Spring Festival gala, the Year of the Horse began in a swirl of prayer, pageantry and cutting-edge spectacle.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Tuesday for a three-day visit focused on artificial intelligence cooperation, defence deals and strengthening strategic ties, with discussions expected on a potential multibillion-dollar Rafale fighter jet agreement.

A global artificial intelligence summit opens in New Delhi on Monday, tackling issues from job disruption to child safety, though some participants warn its sweeping agenda may hinder firm commitments. Surging demand for generative AI has lifted tech profits and shares, even as concerns mount over social and environmental risks.