Doubao has become China’s top AI app with 51 million active users, surpassing competitors like Baidu’s Wenxiaoyan and Alibaba’s Kimi. Free and versatile, it excels in various tasks including text, image, audio and video generation, and data analysis, making it a top choice for Chinese consumers.

AMD has laid off staff to concentrate on AI chip development to compete with Nvidia in the lucrative data centre market. Analysts predict 98 per cent growth in 2024, outpacing overall revenue, as AMD’s strategic shift could redefine its position in the tech landscape.

The ChatGPT maker has called for a pact to collaborate on AI development to outpace China, proposing a “North American Compact for AI” and global partnerships, including with Middle Eastern nations, to enhance infrastructure and talent.