Alibaba Group launched a new version of its AI assistant app powered by its Qwen AI reasoning model, amidst fierce global competition in AI technology. The updated app integrates chatbot, deep thinking, and task execution functions, aiming to maximize practical applications in AI model development. Alibaba has been investing heavily in cloud computing and AI infrastructure, showcasing its growing influence in the field and securing partnerships with companies like Manus AI to advance its AI cloud business.
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Tories call for classroom phone ban after admitting their guidance hasn’t worked
The Tory Party is calling for a ban on phones in schools due to the failure of previous non-statutory guidance issued by former prime minister Rishi Sunak. Conservatives plan to amend Labour’s Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to include the ban, following concerns raised by shadow education secretary Laura Trott about the negative impact of mobile phones on students' well-being and learning experiences. Trott emphasized the need to make the ban a legal requirement, citing...
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