Microsoft drops its observer seat on OpenAI board amid regulatory scrutiny
Microsoft said it would give up its observer seat on the OpenAI board amid regulatory scrutiny into generative artificial intelligence in Europe and the U.S.
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Man caught attempting to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants at China border
A man attempting to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants was caught at a Chinese border this week, according to the country's customs authority.
Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies
TANGIERS, Morocco (AP) — After the United States passed new subsidies designed to boost domestic electric vehicle production and cut into Beijing’s supply chain dominance, Chinese manufacturers began investing in an unlikely place: Morocco.
Meta accused of breaching EU antitrust rules over ad-supported subscription service
Facebook parent company Meta was on Monday accused by EU regulators of failing to comply with the bloc's landmark antitrust rules over its recently introduced ad-supported social networking service.
Why China’s gains from multipolarity have yet to outpace US dominance
The current geopolitical trend is actually a different one that goes against the narrative of US decline. If the international system is experiencing a rapid transformation, this is because “de-Sinicisation” of world trade is accelerating.
Nissan, Honda eye EV battery passports in Europe by 2027
NEW YORK -- Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and other Japanese auto industry companies have joined forces to develop a digital tracking system for electric-vehicle batteries, anticipating European Union regulations aimed at encouraging recycling and reducing reliance on China.
China rebukes EU for backing Philippines on maritime ruling anniversary
TOKYO -- China protested on Friday in response to the European Union's renewed call for Beijing to honor an international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea awarded to the Philippines in 2016.
EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says
TOKYO -- Spain's economy minister said the European Union must stand its ground in negotiations with Beijing over electric vehicle imports following the bloc's implementation of hefty provisional duties against Chinese EVs.