Humanoid robots embodiment of China’s AI ambitions

Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai’s World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China’s growing AI prowess and ambition. The annual event is primed at showcasing China’s progress in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, with the government aiming to position the country as […]
China urges global consensus on balancing AI development, security

China’s Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating. His remarks came just days after US President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive low-regulation strategy aimed at cementing […]
Food arrives in Gaza after Israel pauses some fighting

Truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans on Monday after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian agencies warned vast amounts more were needed to stave off starvation. With Gaza’s population of more than two million facing famine and malnutrition, Israel bowed to international pressure at the weekend and announced a daily “tactical pause” […]
EU defends Trump trade deal facing backlash

The European Union on Monday vehemently defended its trade deal with President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a “capitulation”. “I’m 100 percent sure that this deal is better than a trade war with the United States,” top EU trade negotiator Maros Sefcovic told journalists. European Commission […]
Impact of US tariffs varies across European Union

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States was imposing 15-percent tariffs on all European Union countries. These countries are not all equally exposed to the US market and so will not suffer the same consequences when the duties kick in on August 1. In terms of value, Germany is by far […]
The Anti-Volume Founder: Mateo CARMONA-ARANGO’s Blueprint for Impact-Driven Growth and Human-AI Harmony

Mateo CARMONA-ARANGO, also known as “the founder building the future of intelligent operations,” leads AF Global, a company focused on solving the lack of clear and connected processes in growing companies. AF Global’s technology integrates and orchestrates complex systems such as ERP, CRM, RPA, and AI agents into automated workflows, enabling medium and large corporations […]