The import tax in India, as proposed by Tesla, could be reduced to as low as 15% from the current 100% for cars above US$40,000, and 70% for the rest. The policy could also tempt other global carmaking giants to set up manufacturing facilities in India. A potential Tesla factory in India could operate at... Read more » Read more ›
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Reports indicate that the Taliban government in Afghanistan is using Huawei’s surveillance camera system. The camera system will be used to monitor militant activities. Huawei, however, has commented that no plans on this have been discussed. Security camera systems today can take surveillance to an entirely new era. In the past, most organizations and law... Read more » Read more ›
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Alibaba Cloud unveils two open-source large vision language models. The models, Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat, can comprehend images, texts, and bounding boxes in prompts. The two models have had over 400,000 downloads within a month of their launch. When it comes to technology, Alibaba Cloud has always made it clear that its technology is available for... Read more » Read more ›
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AMD leads in AI with high-performance chips and a focus on diversity, while Intel lags. While Nvidia rules the AI game right now, AMD has developments in store that could see it overtake the leader. AMD is shaping AI enterprise computing with its cutting-edge processors and commitment to workplace diversity. Over the past six months,... Read more » Read more ›
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In 2023, Huawei has been finding ways to compensate for lost sales and seek growth after being squeezed by Western sanctions. Huawei sealed a multiyear patent cross-licensing deal with Ericsson for 5G and other technologies. Huawei is also said to be building a network of semiconductor fabs in China. On December 30, 2022, Chinese telecommunications... Read more » Read more ›
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Banks in Southeast Asia want to upgrade their banking systems. Legacy infrastructure and regulatory requirements are holding some of them back. A digital engagement platform can enable banks to accelerate their digital journey. For traditional banks, legacy infrastructure can be a hindrance to modernizing banking systems. In fact, as most traditional banks look to improve... Read more » Read more ›
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Deepfake image and video generators are being used to create pornographic content. Most of the content involves celebrities, but there is an increase in public profiles being used as well. An increase in deepfake porn signals the need for urgent regulations and laws around AI-generated content. Whenever a new technology is unveiled, there will always... Read more » Read more ›
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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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