Broadcom Inc. (AVGO.US) CEO Hock Tan publicly downplayed concerns that a slowdown in AI model development could weaken chip demand, stressing that the company's AI chip revenue forecasts for FY2027 and FY2028 remain unchanged.

He underscored that demand for computing infrastructure remains strong, whether for AI R&D, frontier AI models, or inference computing power required to bring products to global markets. He believed such demand will remain highly sustainable.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had previously called on the industry to slow the pace of advancing AI capabilities. Tan said he agreed with Amodei's view that AI requires a certain degree of regulation, but he is not overly concerned about the future trajectory of the technology, stressing that AI is not a life form that will spiral out of control and cause destruction on its own.

Hock Tan added that AI has the potential to boost productivity, comparing it with the Industrial Revolution that began in the UK in the 18th century. He stressed that AI, generative AI and frontier models will create tremendous value, and ultimately AI will serve as a tool to drive society and humanity toward a higher standard of living.
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Samsung participated in the Series A financing of Dutch AI chipmaker Euclyd totaling EUR200 million (approximately USD231 million), as the market increases investment in alternatives to NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) graphics processing units (GPUs).

Euclyd CEO Bernardo Kastrup told CNBC in an interview that the financing round was supported by Somerset Capital Partners and the Scaleup Europe Fund managed by EQT and Innovation Industries, with those institutions and Samsung co-leading the round.
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) CEO Satya Nadella warned employees in an internal memo that AI should always remain under human control, and cautioned that companies must spend time ensuring the technology is safe.

He said that as AI becomes increasingly important, companies should act prudently or they could ultimately lose their license to operate.

The industry has recently begun paying attention to the risks of AI running out of control. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the industry to slow the development of AI models, while SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also expressed support.
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Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct that will impose restrictions on its artificial intelligence models. The move came days after leadership teams at Anthropic and OpenAI agreed to slow development progress.

As the developer of Windows and Office products, Microsoft aims to be seen as a responsible participant in the artificial intelligence sector. The company is also a major cloud service provider.

Mustafa Suleyman, who oversees model development, told CNBC that the public wants to see clearer commitments to ensure AI always serves humanity rather than attempting to replace humans.

He added that the market has expressed extensive views that AI should not create dependency, should not engage in sycophantic behavior, and should promote human judgment, autonomy and agency.

Suleyman said the guidelines had been in preparation for about five months, but Microsoft decided to publish them now in response to recent discussions.

As technological capabilities continue to improve, concerns among AI practitioners and the public regarding related risks are increasing. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned last week, saying the AI laboratory and OpenAI were racing toward self-improving superintelligence with human lives at stake.

Industry bellwethers made responses too. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said last Saturday that the Hugging Face incident partly prompted his call to slow the pace of AI model improvements. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voiced support, while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on X that Dario is right.
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King Charles III will host a meeting of AI company leaders this week to discuss whether a common set of principles is needed to regulate the development of AI technology, and how AI technology can be used to benefit society while safeguarding human dignity.

Participants include senior executives from NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US), DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan.

Concerns over the risk of AI getting out of control have recently drawn significant attention. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the industry to slow the pace of AI model development, a view also endorsed by SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Attendees at the summit hosted by the British monarch will include NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and DeepMind founder and chairman Demis Hassabis, according to UK media reports.
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The three major US stock indices closed down 0.3-0.6% on Monday (14th). The DJIA settled at 52,421, down 152 points or 0.29%. The S&P 500 dropped 37 points or 0.48% to close at 7,619. The Nasdaq sank 146 points or 0.56% to end at 26,186.

Industry bellwethers including Anthropic called for a slowdown in development, sparking market concerns over cooling investment cycles in AI, putting pressure on AI concept stocks. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) dived 3.4%, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD.US) slid 4.4%, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO.US) tumbled 4.7%, while SK hynix Inc. (SKHY.US) plunged 7.6%.

Bank of America Corporation (BAC.US) eroded 5.1% after management's outlook on 3Q business triggered market concerns. Major Wall Street banks were also dragged lower, with JP Morgan Chase & Co. (JPM.US) down 1.7%, Morgan Stanley (MS.US) down 3.6%, and Goldman Sachs (GS.US) down nearly 4%.
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Accelerated deployment of green energy and industrial AI technologies, with project progress in European and Middle Eastern markets

SHANGHAI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) has released its interim results for the first half of 2026. During the reporting period, it achieved operating revenue of CNY 63.332 billion (USD 9.17 billion), up 16.6% year‑on‑year; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached CNY 970 million (USD 140.49 million), an increase of 18.2%; and new orders totaled CNY 100.39 billion (USD 14.54 billion), marking further progress in energy transition, high‑end intelligent manufacturing, and international expansion.

Sustained momentum across three business pillars, with orders providing long‑term visibility

Shanghai Electric's Energy Equipment segment posted revenue of CNY 36.558 billion (USD 5.29 billion), up 21.4% year‑on‑year, driven by growth in its wind power and energy storage businesses. The Industrial Equipment segment generated CNY 18.954 billion (USD 2.75 billion) in revenue, a 1.9% increase, as digital and smart technologies reinforced its position in machine tools, elevators, and industrial components. The Integrated Services segment achieved revenue of CNY 10.862 billion (USD 1.57 billion), up 31.5%. The segment continued to strengthen its capabilities in supply chain coordination, customized solutions, and full-lifecycle services.

Of the new orders, Energy Equipment accounted for CNY 64.24 billion (USD 9.30 billion)—including CNY 12.39 billion (USD 1.79 billion) for wind power equipment, CNY 11.44 billion (USD 1.66 billion) for energy storage equipment, CNY 4.57 billion (USD 661.91 million) for nuclear power equipment, and CNY 20.23 billion (USD 2.93 billion) for coal‑fired power generation equipment. New orders for Industrial Equipment and Integrated Services stood at CNY 21.25 billion (USD 3.08 billion) and CNY 14.91 billion (USD 2.16 billion), respectively.

Advancing overseas project expansion and localized operations

During the reporting period, Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator secured the contract for the Dubai Palm Island Phase II project, supplying 700 high-end elevators and related services.

Marking its first large-scale entry into Europe's high-end market, Shanghai Electric's power transmission and distribution business won a contract to supply high- and low-voltage switchgear for a hyperscale data center in Finland.

The company also signed a contract for the Minety Phase II Stonehill Energy Storage Project (50 MW/150 MWh) in the UK, further reinforcing its strategic footprint in the European premium energy storage market.

Shanghai Electric has established a "1+N+6" international business management network, with newly opened regional headquarters in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa driving global business synergy and strengthening localized operations across key markets.

Technology- and innovation- driven strategy breaks new ground in green energy and high-end manufacturing

In green fuels, the company's proprietary "green power + biomass gasification to green methanol" full‑chain technology, validated in Jilin's Taonan project, has secured the EPC contract for the Lanzhou New Area 100,000‑ton/year biomass green methanol project (Phase I), now under construction.

In new energy and high‑end equipment, the company has mastered key nuclear equipment manufacturing and testing technologies, with offshore wind orders exceeding 2 GW. The company also contributed to the full commissioning of the Huai'an Salt Cavern Compressed Air Energy Storage Project—the world's largest.

In industrial intelligence, the "SUYUAN 2.0" humanoid robot made its domestic debut, with over 40 AI agents deployed across R&D, production, and maintenance. The SEunicloud Industrial Internet Platform has connected about 1.16 million devices and developed over 60 industry‑specific digital solutions.

Looking ahead, Shanghai Electric will focus on coordination and efficiency, international expansion, and digitalization to advance the high-end, intelligent, green, and integrated development of its businesses.

HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) today unveiled TECTRANS II, its next-generation commercial vehicle battery solution, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover.

"Commercial vehicle electrification is emerging as the third wave of the global energy transition," said Akin Li, Executive President of CATL Overseas Business. "Across products, energy, services and ecosystem, CATL is poised to work with partners around the world to catch this third wave."

TECTRANS II: A Modular Platform Built for Commercial Vehicle Electrification

Scenario Adaptability: Designed for diverse commercial vehicle applications and operating requirements.

• One platform for multiple scenarios: By configuring different numbers of standardized battery packs, TECTRANS II can meet different energy capacity and payload requirements and support a maximum driving range of up to 1,000 kilometers.
• Flexible technology routes: The platform is compatible with both e-axle and central-drive architectures and supports flexible switching between charging and battery swapping.
• One Configuration, Lifetime Compatibility: The platform standardizes external dimensions, electrical interfaces and communication protocols while allowing battery technologies and pack designs to evolve. This enables both new and existing vehicle models to benefit from future upgrades without major changes to the vehicle platform.
• The modular design helps OEMs shorten vehicle development cycles by 50% and reduce R&D costs by 60% to 70%, supporting faster model launches and lower adaptation costs.

Lifecycle Economics: Designed to deliver stronger economics across the entire vehicle lifecycle.

• Faster payback: The modular platform eliminates the need to develop dedicated battery systems for each vehicle model, helping OEMs reduce development costs, shorten launch timelines and lower early-stage investment risk.
• Higher operating returns: TECTRANS II improves fleet economics in three ways.
  • Higher energy density: Boasting a gravimetric energy density of 170 Wh/kg, around 13% above the industry average, the battery enables vehicles to carry approximately 0.6 tonnes of additional payload at the same battery capacity.
  • Longer Range, Faster Charging: Its maximum configuration offers up to 1,000 km of range and 80% charging in 25 minutes with megawatt-level fast charging, minimizing downtime on long-haul routes.
  • Higher energy efficiency: The world's first full-tab low-impedance design enables 96% system round-trip efficiency (RTE), reducing charging losses and delivering more usable energy for daily operations.
• Stronger residual value: The TECTRANS II battery for heavy-duty trucks is engineered for a 12-year, 1.5-million-kilometer service life with 70% capacity retention, helping support stronger residual value for fleet assets.

Safety and Reliability: Built to withstand real-world commercial operations.

• Robust physical protection:

• • Hot-formed steel upper cover: Withstands repeated stepping by an 180-kilogram adult 10,000 times without deformation.
  • Ultra-strong bottom plate: Delivers 1,000 J impact resistance to protect the battery pack from road impacts.
  • High-strength enclosure protection: Uses an extruded-aluminum enclosure with crush-resistant ribs, delivering lateral crush strength up to 250 kN.
  • 15-year corrosion resistance: Supports long-term operation in coastal environments and cold regions.
  • Maintenance-friendly design: Maintains IPXXB protection with the main connectors connected or disconnected, enhancing high-voltage safety during maintenance.

• System redundancy:

• • Architecture redundancy: Multi-branch independent BMS control enables the system to isolate a failed branch while the remaining branches continue to supply power.
  • Precise fault diagnosis: Proprietary insulation fault-location technology can distinguish whether an insulation issue comes from the battery or other vehicle components, enabling faster troubleshooting.
  • Cybersecurity protection: Multi-layer protection from chip hardware and software programs to the vehicle system, following international information security standards throughout development.

TECTRANS II reflects CATL's long-term commitment to continuous innovation and consistent product quality. In addition, backed by real-world operating experience and rigorous validation, including full-vehicle torsion and external fire testing, the platform is designed for safety, reliability and long service life in demanding commercial vehicle operations.

Partnering to Build Green Freight Corridors Across Europe

At the show, CATL also signed an MoU with DHL Group. Building on the pair's September 2024 agreement, the MoU will see the two companies develop Green Freight Corridors across Europe. The partners will leverage DHL's logistics network, operational expertise and real-world transport requirements alongside CATL's battery technology and electrification ecosystem. They will also work with OEMs and other partners to co-develop purpose-built electric vehicles and launch pilot deployments.

"Commercial vehicle electrification will unfold over more than a decade," said Zhu Lingbo, CTO of CATL Global Business Unit. "With our deep technological expertise and long-term commitment, CATL is ready to be the most reliable partner for customers worldwide and for the global electrification of freight transport."

HANNOVER, Germany, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, Pony AI Inc. ("Pony.ai") (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026) today unveiled a new Level 4 (L4) autonomous heavy-duty truck developed in collaboration with GAC Commercial Vehicle. The global debut marks the latest step in the companies' collaboration and advances Pony.ai's efforts to bring its fourth generation (Gen-4) Robotruck platform into mass production and commercial deployment.

As one of the models in Pony.ai's Gen-4 Robotruck lineup, the new vehicle is built on GAC Commercial Vehicle's T9 battery-electric heavy-duty truck platform. Volume production is scheduled to begin later this year, with vehicles to be deployed in long-haul freight, dedicated-route logistics and port transportation.

The new model integrates Pony.ai's Gen-4 L4 autonomous trucking system with GAC Commercial Vehicle's fully redundant drive-by-wire chassis. Its steering, braking, communications, power supply, computing and sensing systems all feature fully redundant architectures to support safe operation across a wide range of conditions.

The vehicle is also equipped with a fully automotive-grade autonomous driving kit (ADK) comprising nine lidars, three millimeter-wave radars and 13 cameras, providing 360-degree sensing coverage with no blind spots. It uses the same domain controller as Pony.ai's seventh-generation (Gen-7) Robotaxis. The bill-of-materials cost of the ADK has been reduced by 70% compared with the previous generation, while transportation costs per ton-kilometer are expected to fall by 30%.

Pony.ai's energy-efficiency algorithms, combined with the T9's ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.4 Cd, are also expected to reduce energy consumption by 10% compared with conventional trucks, supporting smarter, greener and more efficient freight operations.

"The global debut of the T9 autonomous heavy-duty truck with GAC Commercial Vehicle marks another important step in accelerating the mass production and commercial deployment of Pony.ai's Robotrucks," He Xing, Vice President of Pony.ai and Head of the company's Robotruck business, said. "Looking ahead, we will deepen our collaboration with GAC Commercial Vehicle, continue advancing volume production and deployment of the T9 Robotrucks, and bring our jointly developed autonomous trucking solutions to markets around the world."

The new model extends Pony.ai's longstanding partnership with GAC Group from Robotaxi into Robotruck. Pony.ai and GAC Commercial Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement on April 16. Within five months, the companies completed vehicle testing and validation ahead of the model's formal launch. This accelerated development process was supported by Pony.ai's autonomous driving expertise, together with GAC Commercial Vehicle's automotive engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Pony.ai began developing Robotrucks in 2018 and has since built a product portfolio spanning heavy- and light-duty trucks. The company is advancing its Gen-4 Robotrucks toward mass production while working with vehicle manufacturers and logistics operators across long-haul freight, bulk commodity transportation, port logistics and urban delivery. Its approach applies the same underlying Virtual Driver technology across Robotaxis, heavy-duty trucks and light-duty trucks, supported by fully redundant safety architectures.

Pony.ai also plans to expand its Robotruck business internationally, including entering markets in Europe and the Middle East over the next two years. The company intends to build on the technology, commercial experience and partner-led approach developed through its operations in China, as well as the overseas operating experience of its Robotaxi business. Pony.ai currently has Robotaxi operations and partnerships underway in markets including the UAE, Qatar, Croatia, Luxembourg, Singapore and South Korea.

About Pony AI Inc.

Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai's proprietary software, hardware and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread access to its advanced technology.

香港2026年9月14日 /美通社/ -- KLN Logistics Group Limited（「KLN」；股份代號0636.HK）與新翔集團有限公司（「新翔集團」；股份代號S58.SI）聯合宣布，KLN旗下附屬公司KLN Freight International Limited（「KLN Freight」）與全球領先的航空貨運處理服務供應商新翔集團簽署合作備忘錄，探討策略合作。此項合作旨在促進環球供應鏈互聯互通、提升營運效率，並為環球客戶構建創新物流解決方案。

此次策略合作將結合KLN的貨運代理及物流專業能力，與新翔集團的全球網絡及航空貨運處理專長，共同開發解決方案，並將其拓展至雙方在亞洲、歐美的綜合網絡，提升端到端供應鏈的互聯性與效率。

作為合作的初步階段，KLN與新翔集團將聚焦於增值服務組合下的兩項策略舉措，包括提供端到端溫控處理解決方案，支援敏感貨物的運輸和儲存；以及為具時效要求的貨運提供加急處理服務，確保運送速度、精準度與可靠性。

KLN執行董事及首席營運主管黃兆龍表示：「對於具時效要求且敏感的醫療保健貨運而言，供應鏈中的每個環節均對保障病人安全和維持服務穩定性至關重要。透過是次合作備忘錄，我們與新翔集團的合作將充分發揮雙方互補優勢，強化網絡韌性、提升貨運可視性，並提高環球營運的服務標準。我們致力提供更快捷、可靠及可持續的物流解決方案，為環球客戶帶來更大保障、靈活性及價值。」

新翔集團首席商務官 Martin Holme表示：「是次合作體現新翔集團致力於透過物流生態系統內的緊密合作，以創造價值。憑藉我們在提升貨運可視性、優化營運流程以及支援具時效要求貨運方面的經驗，我們期待與KLN攜手合作開發能為客戶提供更高效率及卓越服務的解決方案。新加坡將成為率先推行這些舉措的站點，並作為啟動基地，將解決方案拓展至雙方的全球網絡。」

關於KLN Logistics Group Limited（股份代號0636.HK）

KLN是紮根亞洲的國際第三方物流服務供應商，致力提供以客戶為中心的端到端供應鏈解決方案，連繫各地市場，促進環球貿易，為全球眾多百強品牌及《財富》世界500強企業在不同行業所信賴的合作夥伴。KLN 的辦事處遍布全球59個國家及地區，業務涵蓋綜合物流、國際貨運、以及電子商貿和工業項目物流等。KLN自2023年起為全球第一大亞洲至美國跨太平洋貿易航線無船承運商，以及在全球第三方物流供應商中排名第20位（Armstrong & Associates，2026年）。KLN於香港聯合交易所上市，2025 年收入*逾 560 億港元，並為恒生可持續發展企業基準指數成份股。了解更多，請瀏覽：www.kln.com

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關於新翔集團有限公司

新翔集團有限公司 （新加坡證券交易所代碼：S58）總部位於新加坡，是全球領先的航空貨運服務供應商之一，也是亞洲領先的航空配餐服務提供商。新翔口岸服務提供一系列航空貨運及地勤服務，包括乘客服務、停機坪及行李處理、航空安保服務、飛機清潔及航空洗衣服務。新翔食品產業則為航空公司及機構團體提供餐飲服務，並運營具備大規模食品生產及配送能力的中央廚房，可供應多元化餐飲產品。新翔業務遍及亞太、美洲、歐洲、中東及非洲地區，為全球貿易、旅行和美食體驗構建緊密互聯的網絡。繼2023年收購環美航務後，新翔與環美航務的聯合網絡已覆蓋27個國家、超過225個運營站點，服務於佔全球航空貨運總量50%以上的重要貿易航線。新翔自2000年5月起在新加坡證券交易所上市。欲了解更多信息，請訪問：www.sats.com.sg