Künstliche Intelligenz

In 2025, artificial intelligence is quietly transforming daily life in China, from smart homes to wearable devices and voice shopping. Executives from JD.com and Alibaba highlight surging consumer demand, with AI features now essential for many products. Experts view this as smart living moving from concept to mainstream adoption.

2. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

A video purporting to show US military warships and troops arriving in Subic Bay, Philippines, has been confirmed as AI-generated by a Rappler fact check. The YouTube post, dated January 16 and garnering over 52,000 views, included clips of troops on vessels and beaches, despite a disclaimer noting its artificial creation that many viewers overlooked.

A new research paper argues that AI agents are mathematically destined to fail, challenging the hype from big tech companies. While the industry remains optimistic, the study suggests full automation by generative AI may never happen. Published in early 2026, it casts doubt on promises for transformative AI in daily life.

21. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

China's vice minister of industry and information technology, Zhang Yunming, said at a January 22 press conference that the number of AI firms exceeded 6000 in 2025, with the core industry expected to surpass 1.2 trillion yuan. The sector highlighted how advanced manufacturing and AI-driven industries provided strong momentum for growth, boosting manufacturing value added by 5.9%.

Amateur mathematicians have stunned professionals by using AI tools like ChatGPT to tackle long-standing problems posed by Paul Erdős. While most solutions rediscover existing results, one new proof highlights AI's potential to transform mathematical research. Experts see this as an early step toward broader applications in the field.

15. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

OpenAI has announced an investment in Merge Labs, a neurotech startup cofounded by its CEO, Sam Altman. The company emerged from stealth with $252 million in funding, aiming to develop ultrasound-based brain-computer interfaces. OpenAI plans to collaborate on technologies linking human brains to computers.