Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1956, Thomas J. Watson, American businessman (born 1874) passed away. In 1972, Ilya Markov, Russian race walker was born. In 1981, Anya Phillips, Chinese-American band manager (born 1955) passed away. In 1983, Macklemore, American rapper was born. In 1984, Andri Eleftheriou, Cypriot sport shooter was born. In 1985, Ai Miyazato, Japanese golfer was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2017, Otto Warmbier, American college student detained in North Korea (born 1994) passed away. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. In 2019, Etika, American YouTuber and streamer (born 1990) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Rise of the robots: China releases plan aimed at increasing consumers’ AI options
Chinese authorities will promote the further integration of AI and consumption, according to a plan released by the Ministry of Commerce and seven other ministries. It includes 17 new measures that aim to create new drivers of consumption growth by embedding artificial intelligence in consumer goods, services and the retail and commerce sectors through new smart products, robots, subsidies, infrastructure and standards. “Accelerating the development of ‘AI Plus Consumption’ helps create new...
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