China leads global AI drug innovation push
China now develops 30% of new therapies worldwide and has risen to top tier in innovation efficiency, according to a drug supervision official. AI collaborations are powering a new wave of blockbuster drug deals in the country. Industry voices share frontline insights on China's push for industrial tech innovation. Meanwhile, economists draw comparisons between the AI boom and the Industrial Revolution, though not favorably.
Major discounts on gaming hardware are drawing attention this weekend, with an RTX 5080-packed Cyberpower gaming PC saving buyers $544. Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB kits are available for $236, $150 below standalone pricing. Lenovo has also introduced an RTX 5070 12GB GPU option for its Legion 7a gaming laptop at $3,375.
The first HDR10 smart glasses have hit the market, but the wearable category is facing a mounting backlash over privacy concerns. Celebrities have joined the criticism as smart glasses with recording capabilities raise alarms. Companies like Even Realities are betting on camera-free designs focused on productivity. AI glasses tested in Paris also drew attention for their frequent inaccuracies.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets. The case has reignited the online rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, drawing widespread attention. Industry observers see the lawsuit as a significant escalation in tensions between Big Tech and AI firms over intellectual property.