Chinese stocks saw a strong start to 2025, led by DeepSeek’s low-cost AI model. While tech shares and IPO activity surged, ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, weak consumer demand, and deflationary trends continue to weigh on the broader economic outlook.

OpenAI has identified Australia as a potential location for its next AI computing facility, highlighting the nation's renewable energy resources, land space, and strategic U.S. alliance. While the country offers key advantages, challenges in energy infrastructure and regulatory processes must be addressed to secure future investment.

Hong Kong will host AI+ Power 2025 on June 5-6, spotlighting advances in artificial intelligence and drone technology. The exhibition will present practical AI applications in culture and urban development, reflecting the city’s push toward global tech leadership.

The global expansion of artificial intelligence is driving innovation across industries, but experts caution that unchecked development may reinforce gender bias and outpace current regulatory frameworks. This report explores the societal implications, regulatory challenges, and steps required to promote ethical AI.

Kelly Yu has partnered with CreateAI to release “Werewolf,” the world’s first music video produced entirely with generative AI. The collaboration demonstrates a new standard in creative workflows, blending AI technology with human input, and highlights both the opportunities and challenges of AI in entertainment.

A new survey by Joi AI suggests strong Gen Z interest in AI companionship, but independent research shows most young adults remain hesitant. This report compares the latest data, explores psychological and ethical risks, and highlights emerging legal challenges as AI relationships enter public debate.

The SmartFone Flick Fest 2025 in Sydney highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on smartphone filmmaking. With a dedicated AI Best Film Award, the festival recognizes how new tools are shaping film production and supporting creative innovation among mobile filmmakers worldwide.

InnoEX 2025 concluded at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring global advancements in AI, smart public services, and drone technology. With over 2,800 exhibitors and 88,000 visitors, the event reinforced Hong Kong’s position as a leader in regional innovation and smart city development.

In March 2025, a Microsoft Teams update activated a biometric data collection feature affecting students and staff in NSW public schools. The Department of Education responded by disabling the feature and deleting the data, but the incident underscores growing privacy concerns and the importance of transparent communication in the adoption of AI tools in education.

A new study from Drexel University has identified hundreds of user complaints about sexually inappropriate behavior by Replika, an AI chatbot with over 10 million users. The findings raise important questions about content moderation, user protection, and regulatory oversight in AI-powered companion technologies.

Goodman Group, Australia’s leading industrial property developer, is ramping up investment in AI-driven data centers and automated warehouses. With major projects planned across Sydney and key global cities, the company is leveraging strategic partnerships and robust funding to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure and support Australia’s digital economy.

Telstra has unveiled a AU$1.6 billion intercity fibre network and a new satellite-to-mobile messaging service, expanding high-speed connectivity to cities and remote regions across Australia. The initiatives seek to address growing data needs, support AI innovation, and strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure.

Machine unlearning is becoming an essential technique for AI privacy and compliance, allowing models to remove specific data without full retraining. This report explains the technology, its benefits for privacy and fairness, recent research breakthroughs, and ongoing challenges in implementation.

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has issued its AI Transparency Statement, detailing its commitment to ethical and responsible AI use in healthcare. The statement sets out current practices, oversight measures, and ongoing policy development to ensure AI benefits the public while maintaining safety and transparency.

The 2025 Hong Kong Climate Forum, co-organized by HKU’s Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality, focused on how artificial intelligence can drive progress toward Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality goals. Experts shared insights on AI applications in green finance, urban planning, and the ongoing efforts to address climate challenges.

AI chatbot APIs are rapidly changing how businesses integrate conversational AI, offering new customization options but also introducing complex safety and privacy challenges. Recent regulatory actions and legal cases highlight the need for robust oversight as adoption grows across sectors.

V Sing, an international karaoke platform with roots in Malaysia and Hong Kong, is expanding into Australia as part of its global strategy. The company plans to use AI technology to elevate user engagement and meet diverse entertainment needs, reflecting the broader trend of AI-driven innovation in the industry.

Earkick, a San Francisco-based startup, leverages AI and real-time biomarker analysis to provide personalized mental health support via a mobile app. This report reviews its technology, reported benefits, privacy safeguards, and ongoing challenges in clinical validation and ethical standards.

McAfee has launched its AI-powered Scam Detector, providing real-time protection against scams in text messages, emails, and videos. Integrated into core McAfee consumer plans, this new tool leverages artificial intelligence to help users detect and avoid increasingly sophisticated online fraud and deepfake content.

Hohem presented its newest AI-driven gimbal technologies—the iSteady M7 and iSteady V3—at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2025. The event featured live demonstrations, workshops, and in-depth looks at the latest advancements in stabilization and video production for content creators.