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‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets

The Guardian - UK

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI

China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

Fortune

'I was stuck on the overpass with dump trucks all around me': A mass Baidu robotaxi outage just caused traffic mayhem in China

Collisions, delays and traffic chaos have been reported due to a mass robotaxi outage in China.

TechRadar

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Robotaxis stop working in mass ‘system failure’ trapping passengers in Chinese city

Police in China’s central city of Wuhan say ‘system malfunction’ caused more than 100 Apollo Go self-driving taxis to freeze in traffic

The Independent UK

‘System malfunction’ causes robotaxis to stall in the middle of the road in China

Distressed riders who were stranded for hours say Apollo Go customer service agents offered ‘useless platitudes’

The Guardian - UK

Robotaxi outage in China’s Wuhan leaves passengers stranded in moving traffic

More than 100 of the Baidu driverless vehicles stopped running because of a system malfunction

The Guardian - US

Why is OpenClaw so popular in China?

OpenClaw has gone viral in China in a way it hasn't elsewhere. Government subsidies, cheap local AI, and widespread job anxiety all help explain why.

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The Independent UK

Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan

More than 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped running in the Chinese city of Wuhan because of a system malfunction, leaving some passengers stranded in moving traffic

The Independent UK

The world's consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they're riding in his

Peng sees a world with more robotaxis as “inevitable,” citing safety and convenience. “People love to drive; they don’t love driving all the time."

Fortune

China could be the ‘big winner’ in the AI race, thanks to abundant power, cheap manufacturing, and an open-source craze

Mohit Kumar, Jefferies’s global macro strategist, cites valuations, cheap power, and “wider adoption of AI” for his bullishness on China’s tech sector.

Fortune

Business Brief (March 19): Chinese Tech Giants Alibaba and Baidu Hike AI Computing Prices

Trump temporarily waives shipping restrictions; Federal Reserve holds rate steady

Caixin Global

‘We don’t tell the car what it should do’: my ride in a self-driving taxi

Driverless ‘robotaxis’ will be accepting fares in Britain’s biggest city by the end of next year. Can they deal with London’s medieval roads, hordes of pedestrians and errant ebikers? I got in the passenger seat to find out

The Guardian - UK

Alibaba reveals OpenClaw app — despite the Chinese government recently cracking down on the platform

Alibaba and other tech giants drive OpenClaw adoption in China while authorities warn of cybersecurity risks and complex regulatory challenges.

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‘Raise a lobster’: How OpenClaw is the latest craze transforming China’s AI sector

The OpenClaw craze aligns with China’s embrace of open-source AI, a strategy that has helped build labs’ reputation among the developer community.

International Business Times

Apple's F1 Maps Are Just One Move in the Race to Rebuild the World in 3D

The latest update includes a richly rendered version of the circuit and its surroundings, complete with track details, landmarks, and contextual information designed to help fans explore the venue before race day.

Barchart

Cathie Wood Is Fueling the U.S.-China AI Race with This 1 Stock Buy

Baidu, a China-based tech stock, is fast gaining traction in the disruptive AI segment, according to Cathie Wood.

MarketBeat

Why Baidu’s Quiet Spin-Off Could Unlock a Major Re-Rating

The confidential IPO filing for the Kunlunxin AI chip subsidiary signals a strategic pivot that unlocks hidden value for Baidu shareholders.

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Baidu Is Spinning Off Its AI Chip Unit. Should You Buy BIDU Stock First?

Baidu is a China-based tech giant that is gaining significant traction in the AI space. Is this large-cap tech stock a good buy today?

The Guardian - US

Five tech trends we’ll be watching in 2026

From datacenters to AI, we’ll be keeping our eye on the technology that will be shaping your life in the coming year

Evening Standard

TfL updates for 2026: Congestion charge hike to tube fare increases

Transport for London (TfL) is set to implement significant changes in 2026, including an increase in the congestion charge and tube fares

The Guardian - UK

Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups

Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capital

The Independent UK

Uber and Lyft team up with Baidu to bring fully driverless taxis to London in 2026

American and Chinese partnerships join Waymo in trialling autonomous all-electric cabs in the UK from next year

Barchart

As Baidu Spins Off Its AI Chip Division, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold BIDU Stock?

Baidu’s AI ambitions are accelerating, but a chip spinoff adds both upside potential and execution risk.

Benzinga

Ark Invest Keeps Dumping Tesla, Doubles Down On This Company Termed China's Nvidia

On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). The investment firm increased its stake in Baidu while reducing its holdings in Tesla.

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