This holiday season, AI is stepping into Santa's boots to make personalized phone calls to children, blending technology with tradition. From tailored greetings to festive chats, discover how AI is reshaping the magic of Christmas.

U.S. corporations are eyeing significant opportunities in China’s modernization of traditional industries and its development of new sectors. Companies like Milliken & Co. and GE Vernova are enhancing their technological foothold in the country, benefiting from China's commitment to energy transition and product innovation.

China's YLC-2E radar, unveiled at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, is a world-first with AI-enhanced detection of stealth aircraft. Its modular design and intelligent algorithms provide resilience against jamming and improved energy efficiency for target identification.

Indonesia's elementary schools will soon offer coding and AI as elective subjects to foster critical and systematic thinking among students, supporting President Widodo's push for enhanced human resource quality through fun and interactive education.

DBS Bank has shifted from AI experimentation to widespread application, employing AI to boost operational efficiency and customer engagement. This strategic move includes AI-driven customer service tools and advanced risk management systems, which have notably reduced service handling times by 20% and increased scam funds recovery by 17%.

More than a dozen U.S.-based employees of TSMC have filed a class action lawsuit, alleging that the chipmaking giant discriminates against non-Asian staff in hiring, firing, and work standards. The plaintiffs claim non-Asian workers face isolation, verbal abuse, and exclusion from business discussions often conducted in Mandarin.

OpenAI is set to launch AI agents that automate complex tasks from simple user instructions, signaling a major leap in AI technology. Expected to transform industries with capabilities like data entry and form completion, these agents could drive significant productivity gains despite projected development costs surpassing $10 billion by 2026.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has notified Chinese chip design companies that it is suspending production of their most advanced AI chips from Monday, the Financial Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

A painting by the humanoid Ai-Da Robot, depicting WWII codebreaker Alan Turing, has sold at Sotheby’s for over $1 million, surpassing estimates and marking a historic moment in AI art. The work, titled ‘AI God,’ prompts reflection on the implications of emerging AI technologies.

Siemens has acquired Altair Engineering in a $10 billion deal to bolster its capabilities in AI and industrial software. This acquisition strengthens Siemens’ focus on digital technology and factory automation.

Chinese researchers at PUMCH have developed a smartphone-based AI infrared thermography system, enabling at-home breast cancer risk assessment. This innovative approach could make screenings more accessible and affordable for women in China.

A decade after Superintelligence warned of AI risks, researchers now estimate superintelligent AI may be just a decade away. Although achieving this remains complex, the rise of advanced AI poses ethical and social questions about the future.

The 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei demonstrated AI's rapid advancements, from smart humanoid robots to AI-enhanced tools that are transforming industries like automotive and manufacturing.