The IPO could serve as a test for how well China's AI boom will be received by the world's capital markets, with several Chinese AI start-ups eyeing up possible listings

The European Commission last year handed Google a record US$4.9 billion fine for using market power of its mobile software to block rivals in areas such as internet browsing

Advances in security and surveillance technologies mean the days of elderly guards manning posts at commercial and residential establishments are numbered.

New technological advances in aviation should not come at the cost of lives.

Early image at this year’s event in California, shows ‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill in background of Twitter post

Educational innovation comes amid efforts by the world’s second-largest economy to roll out AI into all walks of life.

Drivers need three different insurance policies when using the bridge, and the gap in mandatory motor insurance requirement is huge.

The wave of enthusiasm in China for coding education comes as the country moves to become an AI powerhouse.

Zhang Yaqin, president of new business at Baidu, becomes first executive at search engine giant to opt for retirement

An AI assistant developed by a Hong Kong-based firm gives hotel staff information on the guests around them, such as name, VIP status, native language – and even where they might be going.

Database of 2 million papers show that the US share of citations in the top 10 per cent of AI papers has declined to 29 per cent while China has reached 26 per cent

Online retailers are becoming more adept at using tech, such as AI and AR, to improve their customer experience. Think avatars that interact with shoppers and photo-based apps that allow users to find similar items online.

A new smart version of Chery’s Exeed TX electric sports utility vehicle will run Baidu’s AI platform, DuerOS.

A clash over technology could see a long-term split in research and development between rival leaders based in Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, according to market observers.

A growing number of creative types around the world are taking advantage of AI technology to supplement their works, but the consensus is that AI lacks the soul to create anything truly great – yet.

As power is re-defined by data, states are not prepared for the global consequences of the AI revolution, while individuals remain vulnerable to new techniques of control.

Despite trade war, AI researchers in the US, China are working together to develop the technology, according to the director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The artificial intelligence robot named ‘Xin Xiaomeng’ sported a short haircut and wore a pink blouse.

Hong Kong’s biggest power utility plans to invest HK$2 billion on ‘smart’ electric meters which will help curb the need to build more capacity

US telecom Verizon and partner start-ups are looking at how to profit from 5G. Digital concierges, 3D human communication, real-time virtual repairs and augmented shopping are among their ideas.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says that technology is a “matter of life and death” and the latest reshuffle was to enhance the company’s “engineer culture”.

China is promoting the development of artificial intelligence chips with an eye on the increasing popularity of Internet of Things.

Huawei and ZTE, combined, have the biggest number of 5G standard essential patents in the world.

Police in Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing have run trials of software that can identify a person from 50 metres away – even if they have their face covered or back to a camera.

Chip maker’s financing comes as China is working to shake off its dependency on US$200 billion of annual chip imports

The move is the latest example of Beijing using facial recognition technology to not only keep an eye on its citizens but also to make sure they behave themselves

Baidu’s margin slips amid challenging macro and ad market conditions