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U.S. consumers file class action accusing memory trio of price-fixing Past rulings favored memory makers, citing market dynamics over collusion Unprecedented AI-driven memory price surge likely to keep controversy alive A group of U.S.

Doosan Bobcat-Caterpillar patent battle enters formal U.S. ITC investigation Dispute over core control technologies could reshape technological benchmarks in the U.S.

Meta AI Executive: "AI Is Not Meant to Replace Humans but Serve as an Economic Partner" Real-World Industry Evaluations Confirm Strength in Repetitive Tasks, Limitations in Specialized Work Rising Enterprise Costs Prompt Strategic Reassessment of AI Deployment

China transshipment now extends beyond tariff avoidance Southeast Asia is both a chip hub and a diversion risk Export controls should track ownership and final use In less than a month in 2025, at least $510m worth of high-end U

Beijing accelerates nationwide system for managing and policing end-of-life batteries Surging volumes of retired batteries drive push to strengthen resource security and regulatory compliance Battery recycling technologies advance rapidly, from raw material recovery to direct regeneration

Apple Lobbies to Secure Approval for Adopting China's CXMT Memory Chips Apple's Traditional Cost-Reduction Strategy Loses Effectiveness Amid the Memory Supercycle China's Semiconductor Industry Closes the Gap with Technology, Production Capacity, and Government Support

Corporate workforce reductions accelerate alongside expanding AI investment AI-driven job replacement reshapes corporate operating models Layoffs spread beyond IT into finance, consulting, retail, and manufacturing Artificial intelligence-

Anthropic Revelations Reignite Chinese AI Model Distillation Allegations 28.8 Million Conversations Extracted Through 25,000 Fraudulent Accounts Recurring Unauthorized Output Harvesting Intensifies U.S. Security Concerns U.S.

Flat-Rate Pricing Officially Ends as Usage-Based Billing Gains Ground Explosive Token Consumption Driven by AI Replacing Human Workflows Companies Rein in Unlimited Token Usage, Reallocate AI Models by Task The pricing structure for generative artific

AI tools accelerate code generation more than final software delivery Coordination and quality control now limit AI coding productivity Better models will create value only when firms redesign the delivery process New resea

NHTSA launches special investigation into fatal Tesla Model 3 crash into residential home Sudden-acceleration cases once largely attributed to driver error now increasingly raising questions over vehicle design and warning systems Driver-assistance crashes mounting in China as well, with robotaxi failures even triggering large-scale traffic disruptions

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Hanwha abandons construction of two solar plants after a 40% CAPEX surge collapses project IRR KHNP also withdrew from a 143MW project as rising costs forced it to shelve investment plans Projects becoming stranded assets even after securing permits, raising recurring profitability concerns in Spain

Accelerating road deterioration driven by heavier battery packs Mounting pressure on the profitability of refining and fuel distribution networks Charging infrastructure bottlenecks and power grid strain emerging as key challenges China’s electric ve

Qatari government: “Explosion occurred during restart operations, a technical accident” Ras Laffan complex suspended operations in early March immediately after the outbreak of war LNG supply chain warning signals intensify global energy uncertainty <

China’s ESS Industry Establishes an Overwhelming Global Presence Technological Edge Becomes Increasingly Apparent, Turnkey Solution Capabilities Strengthen Western Decoupling Strategy Faces Obstacles as Alternatives to China Remain Scarce Across the Battery Sector

Rapid growth of Chinese equipment makers fueled by state industrial policy Japanese, U.S., and European firms face mounting pressure on market share Long road still lies ahead before full technological independence is achieved Th

Despite lackluster financial performance, investor enthusiasm surrounding SpaceX remains largely intact following its IPO. Hidden risks, including the scale of related-party transactions and governance concerns, are also drawing attention. As the private credit industry grapples with mounting pressure amid the AI boom, questions are emerging over whether SpaceX could become a similar fault line within financial markets.

Volkswagen faces its deepest crisis in a decade since Dieselgate Failed EV transition and weakening China operations fuel management turmoil German automakers seek revival through partnerships with Chinese firms Volkswagen, once hailed as “Germany’s

Chinese Competition Undermines Domestic Bus Manufacturing Industry European Industry Pushes Back With Protection Measures Chinese Electric Buses Emerge as a National Security Issue As Chinese-made electric buses continue to encroach on the dome