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How Google and Facebook’s 8,000-mile undersea data cable got caught in U.S.-China feud — Fortune

Team Telecom, a government working committee with representatives from the U.S. Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and Defense, recommended that the Federal Communications Commission...

Walmart deploys AI-powered self-service scales in China

Walmart is using RetailAI Fresh from Malong, a self-learning AI system, in 100 Walmart stores in China.

Alibaba ‘OS’ to power Universal’s new China resort — Alizila

Universal Parks & Resorts has partnered with Alibaba Group to enhance the visitor experience and digitize operations at what will be its newest theme...

Executives say $1 billion for AI research isn’t enough — WSJ

Representatives from Intel, Nvidia call for more money and rules governing data protection and privacy, writes Sara Castellanos. Here is the link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/executives-say-1-billion-for-ai-research-isnt-enough-11568153863

Hong Kong protestors using mesh messaging app China can’t block: Usage up 3685% — Forbes

How do you communicate when the government censors the internet, asks John Koetsier. Here is the link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2019/09/02/hong-kong-protestors-using-mesh-messaging-app-china-cant-block-usage-up-3685/#4728b254135a