Stories from Shanghai · China

Researchers at the Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences have developed an AI model that identifies strawberry ripeness with 85% accuracy.

A research team led by Shanghai Jiaotong University has developed an AI-driven diagnostic system to identify diseases in strawberry plants. The system uses Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models to analyze images and provide data-driven health assessments for crops. This technology aims to improve yield and reduce energy consumption in plant factories during upcoming agricultural technology competitions.

A business strategy is being implemented in a small Chinese town, Xiaoxiancheng, to attract young people by creating appealing consumption areas. Despite potentially lower incomes compared to Shanghai, the town aims to capture spending from its younger demographic by offering desirable amenities.

Saudi International Power and Water Company has established its first overseas global innovation center in Shanghai. The facility will focus on photovoltaic technology and renewable energy solutions. This move aligns with China's positioning as an international gateway for energy development.

Police in Shanghai have dismantled a major fraud syndicate that utilized automated software to defraud victims. Scalpers instruct patients to request maximum allowable quantities from doctors to maximize profit. Deputy Captain Yu Zemin of the Shanghai Public Security Administration Police Fifth Detachment provided details on the scheme. Officers identified a scheme where intermediaries instructed patients to request maximum prescriptions for emergency medications from doctors. These individuals then sold the excess supplies to drug dealers and beggars in the Baoshan, Putuo, and Pudong districts of Shanghai. Yu Zemin, a deputy captain of the 5th Brigade, 1st Detachment of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Administration, confirmed the crackdown.