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China’s Ministry of Commerce and six other government bodies have announced a plan to expand goods consumption, including accelerating the rollout of AI-powered phones and computers, wearable devices, robots, and smart homes. The plan also includes establishing testing bases for AI applications, experience centers, and standards for interoperability between devices.
Meta announced the donation of 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta glasses to Vision Ireland, enough to cover all blind and visually impaired adults supported by the organization. The program will include in-person training and ongoing support to help beneficiaries use artificial intelligence capabilities to read text, recognize objects, and complete everyday tasks.