🧵 5. Taobao's English version rollout in Singapore precedes planned introductions in markets like Malaysia, indicating Alibaba's focus on enhancing user experience worldwide.

🧵 4. Alibaba's move reflects a trend of Chinese businesses expanding globally, using Singapore as a testbed to reach Western markets with AI technologies.

🧵 3. With this update, Taobao improves accessibility for non-Chinese users, eliminating the need for manual translations and enhancing shopping convenience.

🧵 2. Sensor Tower data shows Taobao's swift climb from fifth to top spot in the shopping category on the day of the English version's release in Singapore.

🧵 1. Alibaba's Taobao shopping app rises to No. 1 in Apple App Store in Singapore after launching an AI-powered English version, catering to diverse users' needs. #tech

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🧵 5/ British lawmaker may summon Musk regarding misinformation. Calls on companies to respect the UK while operating within its economy and society.

🧵 4/ Following a knife attack in England, misinformation spread online. Musk's comments on the situation were condemned by the UK gov't.

🧵 3/ Despite differences, talks with X have been constructive. World expects social media to mitigate harmful content, says Kyle.

🧵 2/ Tech minister Peter Kyle hasn't spoken directly to Musk but communicates with local X executives in the UK. Conversations with all major platforms ongoing.

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🧵 5. Despite challenges, industry experts believe electric trucks could see advancements over time. Need for battery improvements to compete with diesel rigs remains.

🧵 4. Reuters highlights key factors for the EU's CO2 strategy: a 25% reduction in charging costs, 900,000 private charging points by 2035, a $20 billion investment.

🧵 3. McKinsey suggests electric truck prices should be no more than 30% higher than diesel models. Battery advancements crucial for cost competitiveness.

🧵 2. Less than 2% of EU's heavy freight vehicles are electric; target is 40% by 2030 to meet climate goals, but high production costs pose challenges.

🧵 1/ British gov't and Musk's X had 'constructive' talks on misinformation. UK expects social media platforms to keep people safe, says tech minister. #tech

🧵 1. A new study reveals that electric trucks need to slash prices by 30-50% to compete with diesel models, according to a McKinsey report. Via Reuters. #tech

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🧵 5. Adobe assures Firefly is “commercial safe” by using licensed content, addressing potential copyright concerns. The model appears powerful and coherent in its generative video capabilities.

🧵 4. Firefly also offers features like eliminating unwanted elements, adding atmospheric effects, and supporting various camera movements and angles.