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  1. TOOL · The Register — AI English(EN) ·

    ZTE Showcases AI Interactive Flat Panel at the Broadband User Congress in Brazil

    Chinese tech company ZTE has unveiled a new AI-powered interactive flat panel display at the Broadband User Congress in Brazil. The device integrates artificial intelligence to enhance user interaction and functionality. This showcase highlights ZTE's efforts to incorporate AI into its hardware offerings for various applications. AI

    ZTE Showcases AI Interactive Flat Panel at the Broadband User Congress in Brazil

    IMPACT Showcases integration of AI into hardware, potentially impacting user interfaces and device functionality.

  2. RESEARCH · MIT Technology Review Italiano(IT) · · [2 sources]

    Boston Metal gets a $75 million lifeline to produce critical metals

    Boston Metal has secured $75 million in new funding to advance its molten oxide electrolysis technology for producing critical metals. This investment comes after the company faced financial difficulties and layoffs due to an industrial accident at its Brazilian facility. The funds will support the startup's commercial plant in Brazil, which aims to produce niobium, tantalum, and tin, and will also fuel future projects for metals like vanadium, nickel, and chromium. AI

    Boston Metal gets a $75 million lifeline to produce critical metals

    IMPACT This funding could accelerate the adoption of novel industrial processes for producing critical materials, potentially impacting supply chains for various advanced technologies.

  3. TOOL · SCMP — Tech English(EN) ·

    China’s desire for endless youth is wiping out donkeys – can scientists help?

    Scientists in Brazil are developing a lab-grown alternative to ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine derived from donkey skin. This initiative aims to prevent the global decline of donkey populations, which are being over-hunted for their hides. The project, led by Professor Carla Molento, seeks to produce collagen with the same qualities as the traditional product but without contamination risks. AI

    China’s desire for endless youth is wiping out donkeys – can scientists help?

    IMPACT Niche scientific development; minimal direct impact on AI operators.

  4. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    As Brazil’s Book Market Evolves, Publishers Focus on AI, Audiences, and Tax Pressures The Brazilian Book Chamber meeting brought together more than 400 professi

    Publishers in Brazil are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence as a tool to understand and engage with their audiences. This trend was highlighted at the Brazilian Book Chamber meeting, where over 400 industry professionals gathered to discuss various aspects of the market, including digital growth and the impact of AI. The discussions also touched upon tax pressures and evolving audience engagement strategies. AI

    As Brazil’s Book Market Evolves, Publishers Focus on AI, Audiences, and Tax Pressures The Brazilian Book Chamber meeting brought together more than 400 professi

    IMPACT Publishers are exploring AI to better understand and connect with their readership, indicating a growing adoption of AI tools for audience engagement.

  5. COMMENTARY · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    MIIT: In the first 4 months, the cumulative telecommunications business revenue reached 594.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%

    The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reported that China's telecommunications business revenue reached 594.1 billion yuan in the first four months of the year, a 1.7% decrease year-on-year. However, the total volume of telecommunications business saw a year-on-year increase of 8%. Separately, Brazil's central bank raised its inflation forecast for 2026 due to rising fuel prices, marking the eleventh consecutive week of upward revisions. AI

  6. COMMENTARY · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [2 sources]

    Production capacity will surge, former Samsung chip head predicts significant memory price drop in the second half of next year

    A former Samsung executive predicts a significant drop in memory chip prices by the second half of 2027 or early 2028. This forecast is based on aggressive production expansion by Chinese companies, which could lead to a surge in supply. The executive also noted that if major tech firms see diminishing returns on capital expenditure, they might reduce investments, further impacting prices and potentially shrinking demand. AI

    IMPACT Future shifts in memory chip supply and pricing could impact the cost of AI hardware and infrastructure.

  7. COMMENTARY · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    3 Steps Not To Ignore In Nature Plans

    Investors are increasingly demanding transparency from companies regarding nature-related financial risks, despite varying governmental disclosure requirements. These risks, such as declining bee populations impacting agriculture or depleted water sources affecting mining, have significant economic consequences. A global investor initiative has developed a benchmark to guide companies in reporting their strategies for addressing biodiversity loss, emphasizing the need for comprehensive plans that integrate nature and climate risk management. AI

    3 Steps Not To Ignore In Nature Plans