What is model distillation? The AI technique at the centre of the US-China technology battleModel distillation, a technique that trains smaller AI models using outputs from more powerful systems, has become a key issue in the US-Ch...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsChinese military researchers are using U.S. AI model outputs to advance defense capabilities. This technique allows them to train specializ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
China warns of retaliation over US curbs on robots, invertersChina vows strong retaliation if the United States proceeds with its import ban. The commerce ministry urged the US to withdraw these discr...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Chinese military scientist sent coronavirus vials to US in 2018, died mysteriously in 2020: ReportNewly released Senate documents suggest a Chinese scientist sent virus vials to a US laboratory. These samples were intercepted by customs ...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Why is Dr Fauci testifying? Ex White House medical advisor invokes Fifth Amendment as Rand Paul grills him at Senate hearingAnthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a Senate hearing. He refused to answer questions from Senator Rand Paul. Fauci cited...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
China trains its guns on American warship replicaSatellite images show a structure resembling a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang si...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probesThe ministry said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanc...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Zelenskyy claims Russia providing satellite intel on US bases and Gulf states to IranUkrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia provides satellite intelligence to Iran for strikes. He also revealed Russia prepares to house ...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the USChinese artificial intelligence models are increasingly adopted by American users and businesses. These advanced systems offer competitive ...
26 Jul, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquartersBelgian authorities arrested a Canadian intern on espionage charges Friday. She is suspected of spying for a third country and belonging to...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in ManilaChinese coast guard ships used water cannons on Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal. This incident occurred for the second consecutiv...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety effortsUS warnings of sanctions targeting Chinese AI companies could jeopardize critical safety conversations. The rise in allegations of intellec...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Marco Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described China's actions in the South China Sea as disturbing. The Philippines accused a Chinese coast g...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Trump accuses China of 2020 voting interference, contradicting US intelligence findingsPresident Donald Trump stated China compromised election data during the 2020 cycle. This alleged breach reportedly secured 220 million Uni...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Iran's Guards say two tankers hit in Hormuz, US defence systems targeted in BahrainThe Guards said they had targeted U.S. military systems in Bahrain, including a radar and air defence system in Muharraq. They also said a...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounterChina and the Philippines are locked in a war of words following a maritime encounter that escalated into physical confrontation. Manila re...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST