韩国拟立法禁止在中小学校园内使用智能手机
韩国媒体11月3日报道，韩国正考虑立法禁止中小学生在校园内使用智能手机等电子设备，理由是担心学生过度使用手机可能形成依赖、危害精神健康。
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OpenAI brings search features to ChatGPT in challenge to Google
OpenAI is adding a new set of search features to its flagship product ChatGPT, escalating the artificial intelligence startup’s challenge to Alphabet Inc.’s Google.
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Samsung’s foundry business faces challenges in catching up with TSMC
From the 14nm generation to the present, Samsung’s attempts to capture Apple’s orders have often been thwarted. Since the launch of Apple’s A10 Fusion chip in 2016, TSMC has monopolized major contract manufacturing deals while Samsung has continued to face setbacks.
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AI boosts optical communication: FICG chairman describes demand as “overwhelming”
FIC Global (FICG) chairman Leo Chien highlighted the soaring demand for optical communication modules driven by AI. To meet growing demand, FICG plans to establish a new plant in Malaysia to enhance production capacity. The facility will focus on manufacturing high-speed optical modules, including 400G, 800G, and 1.6T models.
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Suzuki to supply made-in-India electric SUV to Toyota by early 2025
Toyota Motor and Suzuki Motor have partnered to launch a new battery electric SUV in spring 2025. The vehicle, to be produced in India, will feature a 60-kilowatt-hour battery and a 500 km range. This collaboration marks a significant step in both companies’ electrification efforts and their broader partnership.
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Luxembourg space startup seeks EUR30M for global 5G IoT satellite expansion
Luxembourg-based satellite telecom operator OQ Technology is testing investor appetite for space-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology, seeking EUR 30 million in fresh funding as competition intensifies in the nascent market for satellite-enabled device connectivity.
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Chinese automakers activate ‘Plan B’ as EU EV tariffs take effect
As the European Union implemented tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on October 31, both European and Chinese EV supply chains have begun executing contingency plans. The tariffs add a new layer of tension to the EV trade, as both governments embark on negotiations that could introduce further complexities.
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South Korea rides the nuclear wave to boost exports and domestic energy resilience
South Korea, one of the world’s most nuclear-reliant nations, has seen nuclear power generation reach historic highs for two consecutive years. Under President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration, the nation has leaned into nuclear energy, driven by surging global energy costs and mounting pressure to achieve carbon neutrality. This shift positions nuclear energy as a critical component of South Korea’s power mix, with plans to boost nuclear power exports and foster a skilled workforce to support the industry.
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iPhone 17 series to feature LTPO OLED panels from Samsung, LG Display
Apple plans to launch the iPhone 17 series in 2025, featuring low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels across all models. LTPO is a low-power panel technology currently supplied to Apple by Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD).
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Israeli R&D talents reportedly forced to leave amid Intel’s turmoil
Following recent layoffs at its Hillsboro, Oregon research facility, Intel is reportedly planning to cut hundreds of employees across its research centers in Israel. The company’s ongoing workforce reduction, combined with its current financial challenges, raises concerns about its future prospects and may create opportunities for competitors like Nvidia to acquire skilled talent.