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Younger Americans turn to handwritten letters as screen fatigue reshapes communication habits

Younger Americans pick up pens again, trading quick texts for handwritten letters as screen fatigue reshapes how they communicate. Handwritten notes, mailed cards and pen pal exchanges reappear in everyday use, with social platforms filled with videos that show both the process and the meaning behind sending mail. About 81%

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

(COLUMBUS, OHIO) China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market. Rows of influencers posed in front of gleaming models at the capital's cavernous international exhibition centre,

Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations. Musk posted a promotional video on X accompanied with the brief caption, "Cybercab has started

Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek

Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek

As DeepSeek releases its first major new artificial intelligence model in over a year -- DeepSeek-V4 -- here are five things to know about the Chinese startup: - 'Sputnik moment' - Founded by Liang Wenfeng in the eastern Chinese tech hub Hangzhou, DeepSeek started life in 2023 as a side project

China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model

China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with "drastically reduced" costs Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. The AI race has intensified the rivalry between China and the United

China's top AI players

China's top AI players

China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips. Here's a look at the companies, big and