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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 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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%.