In the thick of the US-China chip war, Beijing may have revived a program halted five years ago, to attract top talents. The program is more secretive this time around. Qiming focuses on recruiting individuals from scientific and technological fields, including “sensitive” or “classified” sectors such as semiconductors. For a decade up to 2018, China... Read more » Read more ›
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Wikipedia volunteers have been using AI tools and bots to support their work since 2002. Wikipedia submitted an experimental Wikipedia plugin to OpenAI, now available for ChatGPT Plus users. The Wikimedia Foundation also creates, deploys, and maintains hundreds of machine-learning models serving various roles. With content at its core, it would only make sense for... Read more » Read more ›
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Seven key trends are driving SEA’s booming digital commerce market. SEA aims for a US$1 trillion digital economy by 2030. The trends mean adopting cutting-edge tech solutions to stay ahead of the curve. Southeast Asia (SEA) is witnessing exponential growth in digital commerce, fueled by factors like urban development, a burgeoning middle class, the surge... Read more » Read more ›
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Study by Straits Interactive research arm shows most AI applications do not meet GDPR regulations and transparency standards. Most independent AI apps lack privacy policies. The Digital Services Act could lead to improvements in AI application standards. When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented, its main purpose was to protect the privacy and... Read more » Read more ›
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Qualcomm’s gaming lineup now includes G1, G2, and G3 tiers, featuring the new enthusiast-grade G3x Gen 2 Platform. AyaNeo, Huaqin, Inventec, and Thundercomm are the firms teaming up with Qualcomm for Snapdragon-powered handheld gaming. The new chips speak of a more integrated, anytime, anywhere gaming future. Even though the latest Android smartphones can easily handle... Read more » Read more ›
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Nvidia reckons a new computing era has begun with companies transitioning from general-purpose to accelerated computing and generative AI. Nvidia posted a record revenue of US$13.51 billion in its second-quarter earnings, up 88% from Q1 and 101% from a year ago. Despite a supply crunch, Nvidia promised it would boost suply of its latest chips... Read more » Read more ›
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Unity’s “Safe Voice” uses AI and sound intelligence to tackle online gaming toxicity, with potential applications beyond gaming. Positive gaming communities boost revenue; Unity’s Safe Voice proactively identifies and curbs toxic behaviors. “Safe Voice” technology has potential for calming online interaction beyond the gaming world. In the digital age, online gaming has transcended mere entertainment,... Read more » Read more ›
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TikTok Shop is Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing e-commerce platform. Sales on TikTok are also boosted by the creation of viral products. E-commerce platforms like Shopee and Lazada hope to boost their sales. E-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia have experienced continued success due to changing shopping habits in the region. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, these platforms... Read more » Read more ›
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Malaysia’s HR specialists have a dilemma – to embrace AI or not. Many companies are keen on AI, but have ethical and job concerns. Despite 99% of HR leaders adopting AI, Employment Hero’s report reveals concerns about privacy and transparency in HR methods. While the Malaysian job market faces challenges, there’s a prevailing sentiment of... Read more » Read more ›
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VMware unveils the VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA at VMware Explore. The platform will enable enterprises to customize models and run generative AI applications, such as intelligent chatbots, assistants, search, and summarization. The platform will feature NVIDIA NeMo, an end-to-end, cloud-native framework included in the NVIDIA AI Enterprise. With generative AI on the agenda... Read more » Read more ›
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Chips designed to execute AI workloads will represent a US$53.4 billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023. Gartner forecasted that AI chips revenue will continue to experience double-digit growth, increasing 25.6% in 2024. By the end of 2023, the value of AI-enabled application processors used in devices will amount to US$1.2 billion, up... Read more » Read more ›
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Intel is building a factory in Penang, Malaysia, and it will soon be the US chip giant’s first overseas facility for advanced 3D chip packaging. Intel also built a chip assembly and testing factory in another district in Malaysia as part of a US$7 billion expansion. The question is whether Intel can weather a cyclical... Read more » Read more ›
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Are you stuck in a vicious cycle of unwanted updates, enforced feature deprecation and crazy support costs? If so, read about TPSSs (third-party support services) and the huge operational and cost advantages they bring. Read more ›
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• Generative AI may eradicate some repetitive jobs. • The UN recommends strong action to maintain human roles. • Many roles may be augmented, rather than destroyed. The increasing adoption of generative AI in the workplace does not necessarily mean jobs will be replaced. While the consensus among employees whenever emerging technologies are adopted in... Read more » Read more ›
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• The use of AI in healthcare is increasing rapidly. • AI is improving cancer diagnosis speeds significantly. • But for now, it remains a clinician-assisting technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry continues to see new innovations in a range of use cases. While the early use of AI in healthcare aimed more... Read more » Read more ›
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Melbourne’s data center growth is shaping its digital landscape and driving significant job creation. Data center specialists like STACK are being drawn to the city. APAC’s digital expansion, led by Melbourne, signals a boom in both infrastructure and tech job opportunities. While Sydney has traditionally taken center stage when it comes to data center growth,... Read more » Read more ›
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• Nvidia is the world favorite maker of AI chips. • It has revealed its latest chip, supposedly nine times faster than its predecessor. • Only AMD stands any chance of challenging Nvidia’s AI chip supremacy. If there is one company that holds prominence in the technology industry at the moment – and possibly for... Read more » Read more ›
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With growing digital adoption, robust IT infrastructure, and strategic market proximity, the Philippines is poised for data center success. Read more ›
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The Character AI app is quickly becoming a favorite among users. While ChatGPT and other large language model (LLM) programs like Bard and Bing Chat help users with their queries and such, the Character AI app focuses mostly on conversations. However, what really makes it popular is who users are conversing with. Imagine asking Harry... Read more » Read more ›
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• A lack of data control is stalling some businesses’ expansion with generative AI. • Nutanix has a solution that maintains data control. • GPT-in-a-box can help set businesses back on the right track with their AI aspirations. As businesses increase their use of generative AI tools in their organization, some need to be more... Read more » Read more ›
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