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CSL Urges Responsible AI Adoption to Support Samoa’s Digital Growth

Computer Services Limited (CSL), a long-standing ICT company in Samoa, is calling for responsible adoption of artificial intelligence as the country continues its digital transformation. The company says AI has…

China Developing AI “Wolf Pack” Drones for Future Warfare, Report Warns

China is developing AI-enabled robotic “wolf pack” systems designed to operate in coordinated groups alongside troops, potentially for use in high-risk conflicts such as a possible invasion of Taiwan, according…

China Court Ruling Says AI Cannot Justify Job Terminations

A Chinese court has ruled that companies cannot automatically dismiss workers simply because artificial intelligence can perform their duties, reinforcing legal protections for employees amid rapid automation. The case involved…

AI-Powered Digital Exhibition Brings Chinese Culture to Fiji Through Interactive Technology

A digital cultural exhibition titled The Light of Chinese Civilization has opened at the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, using artificial intelligence and…

AI Chatbots Found Giving Misleading Voting Advice Ahead of Election

AI chatbots are increasingly being used by voters for political information, but a BBC investigation has found they can provide inaccurate or misleading election advice. Tests conducted ahead of the…

Nvidia AI Server Prices Surge to $1 Million in China Amid US Export Restrictions

Prices for Nvidia’s B300 AI servers in China have surged to around 7 million yuan ($1 million) due to strong demand and tightening US export controls, according to industry sources.…

AI Job Loss Warning Sparks Urgency and Debate at Guam Workforce Summit

A warning that artificial intelligence could eliminate a large share of existing jobs within 15 to 18 months has sparked concern and urgency among educators and industry leaders in Guam.…

Cook Islands Parliament Adopts AI Tools with Strong Emphasis on Human Oversight

The Cook Islands Parliament has begun integrating artificial intelligence tools into its operational systems to improve efficiency, while stressing that human oversight and clear policy frameworks remain essential. Officials involved…

Palau Expands Responsible AI Training to Strengthen Workforce and Business Resilience

The Palau Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is expanding responsible artificial intelligence training to help strengthen local businesses and public institutions through improved digital skills and safer technology use. The…

How AI Is Reshaping China’s Entertainment Industry

The entertainment sector in China is undergoing a rapid transformation as artificial intelligence becomes central to content creation, particularly in the booming microdrama market. Platforms are now producing large volumes…