AsiaConnect Team

YouTube’s Bold Monetization Shake-Up: Cracking Down on AI-Generated and Mass‑Produced Content

YouTube is enforcing stricter monetization rules aimed at combating the surge in low-quality, AI-generated, and templated content. Starting July 15,…

Linda Yaccarino Resigns as CEO of X: A Look Back at Her Two-Year Leadership Focused on User Safety and Innovation

Linda Yaccarino, the high-profile media executive who took the reins as CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has officially stepped down…

Alibaba’s Cainiao Partners with STO Express to Launch Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Fleet by 2025

In a strategic push toward smart logistics, Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao has partnered with STO Express (Shentong Express) to deploy…

ByteDance Open-Sources Trae-Agent: A New AI Dev Tool Now Available on GitHub

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has made a significant move in the AI development space by open-sourcing its new…

Saudi Quick Commerce Firm Ninja Secures $250M, Achieves Unicorn Status

In a major boost to the Middle East’s growing quick commerce sector, Saudi-based delivery startup Ninja has raised $250 million…

Foxconn Sales Surge 15.8% on Soaring Demand for AI Servers and iPhones

Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, reported a 15.8% year-on-year increase in…

UAE-Based Fund Invests $100M in Trump-Backed Crypto Firm, Signaling Growing Middle East Interest

In a major boost to the Trump-affiliated cryptocurrency sector, a UAE-based investment fund has committed $100 million to a crypto…

Apple Dominates Smartphone Sales During China’s 618 Shopping Festival

The 6.18 Shopping Festival, one of China’s largest mid-year ecommerce events, kicked off early on May 13, and it’s already…

South Korea’s Largest Bank KB Kookmin Files Stablecoin Trademarks: What It Means for the Crypto Industry

In a bold move signaling the growing convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology, South Korea’s largest bank, KB Kookmin,…

Mistral Named Most Privacy-Friendly AI, While Google Ranks Low: New Report Highlights AI Privacy Concerns

In a new report that shines a spotlight on data protection in the age of artificial intelligence, Mistral AI has…