US firms in China report record pessimism, ‘brain-like’ AI unveiled: SCMP daily highlights
From Comac scoring one of its biggest overseas orders to US Supreme Court reviewing Trump’s tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
1. ‘It’s hard to succeed’: US firms in China report record pessimism amid tensions
American companies doing business in China are more pessimistic about the next five years than ever before, in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainties, fierce competition and a chronic economic slowdown, according to findings by a prominent business chamber.
2. China’s aircraft maker Comac wins one of its biggest overseas orders for C909 jets
Chinese-made aircraft are set to spread their wings further in Southeast Asia after Air Cambodia announced what could become the largest ever overseas order for C909 passenger jets.
3. ‘Brain-like’ AI uses Chinese chips to run 100 times faster on ultra-long tasks
A Chinese team has unveiled what it calls the world’s first “brain-like” large language model – an artificial intelligence system designed to use less energy, perform better and operate without Nvidia chips.