DeepSeek’s AI feedback systems help make AI understand what humans want. Method allows smaller AI models to perform as well as larger cousins. Potential to reduce cost of training. Chinese AI company DeepSeek has developed a new approach to AI feedback systems that could transform how artificial intelligence learns from human preferences. Working with Tsinghua ... Read more ›
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Ghibli-style art pushes ChatGPT’s activity to new highs. OpenAI says working to scale capacity for GPT-4o image tools. ChatGPT’s internet traffic has skyrocketed due to a spike in interest in AI-generated images styled after Studio Ghibli animations. OpenAI noticed a large increase in engagement following the release of its image-generation tool, which enables users to ... Read more ›
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Trump’s tech tariff threats reach unprecedented levels. Potential 100%+ duties on China, placing digital supply chain at risk. Asian electronics manufacturers and US tech giants face market disruption. “We’re all living inside the president’s head, and nobody knows anything,” wrote The Atlantic recently – an encapsulation of the market turmoil surrounding Trump’s tech tariffs. The ... Read more ›
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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs rely on formula that ignores trade realities. Threatens Asian supply chains Region face tariffs as high as 60%, in “strategic containment via tariff warfare.” When President Donald Trump stepped to the podium last Wednesday brandishing colourful charts listing countries and their supposed trade barriers, the world watched with collective anxiety. “If you ... Read more ›
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AirTrunk is working with Johor Special Water to build Malaysia’s largest recycled water supply system for its Johor data centres. The project will treat unused wastewater for operational use, aiming to conserve potable water and support sustainable resource management. Partnering with Johor Special Water (JSW), AirTrunk is building a recycled water supply system for its ... Read more ›
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Microsoft pauses or delays data centre projects in the UK, US, and Indonesia. Rivals Oracle and OpenAI ramp up investments. Microsoft is scaling back or delaying data centre developments in several countries, including Indonesia, the UK, Australia, and in certain US states, as it reassesses strategy. According to individuals familiar with the matter, ongoing talks ... Read more ›
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North Korean IT workers are increasingly targeting companies in Europe. Google Threat Intelligence Group reports that this shift follows tighter enforcement in the US. A growing number of North Korean IT workers are posing as remote freelancers from other countries in an effort to gain access to companies in Europe, raising concerns about potential espionage, ... Read more ›
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Ant Group uses Chinese chips and MoE models to cut AI training costs and reduce reliance on Nvidia. Releases open-source AI models, claiming strong benchmark results with domestic hardware. Chinese Alibaba affiliate company, Ant Group, is exploring new ways to train LLMs and reduce dependency on advanced foreign semiconductors. According to people familiar with the ... Read more ›
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23-25 April 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore GITEX ASIA 2025 will bring together 700+ tech companies, featuring 400+ startups and digital promotion agencies, and 250+ global investors & VCs from 60+ countries. The event will serve as a bridge between the Eastern and Western technology ecosystems and feature 180+ hours of expert insights from 220 ... Read more ›
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As Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape evolves, enterprises in the region are prioritising secure and compliant business communications to meet stringent regulatory requirements and protect their operations. With authorities like the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) enforcing strict record-keeping mandates, regulatory compliance becomes more important. Recent enforcement actions and scrutiny from abroad have also prompted Asian ... Read more ›
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China is closing the gap with the US in AI technology advancements. DeepSeek’s open-source models demonstrate improvements through algorithmic efficiency. The artificial intelligence race between China and the United States has entered a new phase as Chinese companies narrow the technology gap despite Western sanctions. According to Lee Kai-fu, CEO of Chinese startup 01.AI and ... Read more ›
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The TikTok April 5 ban deadline approaches. Multiple paths for ByteDance to retain control emerge, Oracle as key player. Trump administration signals flexibility on deadline extension as deals take shape. As the April 5 TikTok ban deadline approaches, ByteDance is attempting to secure a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to continue operating ... Read more ›
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CloudSEK reports a potential breach, with a threat actor selling data allegedly stolen from Oracle. The firm warns of potential supply chain risks. A suspected supply chain cyber incident that includes Oracle Cloud has drawn attention from cybersecurity researchers and enterprise users alike. According to cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, a threat actor identified as “rose87168” claims ... Read more ›
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For over two decades, organisations in the APAC region have digitised, with technology investment growing at faster rates than in the West. Asian companies aren’t struggling with digitisation per se. Rather, they’re battling to translate their investments into measurable outcomes, like better customer experiences, and improvements for employees – making people more efficient and processes ... Read more ›
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Tourism boom helped by familiar payment methods. Accepting payment vi QR code popular with Malaysian retailers. Huge growth in spend from tourists in the country. The continuing partnership between Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Ant International (owner of Alipay+) has helped Malaysian SMEs during the first year of its existence, according to statements by the ... Read more ›
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Malaysia tightens semiconductor regulations amid Nvidia chip diversion to China. $390 million fraud case in Singapore reveals vulnerabilities in SE Asia supply chain. The Nvidia chip crackdown in Malaysia is intensifying. The country is apparently facing mounting pressure from the United States to prevent advanced semiconductors from being diverted to China. Malaysia’s Trade Minister Zafrul ... Read more ›
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BYD beats Tesla with $107 billion revenue and aggressive price on-priced Model 3 competitor. Chinese EV maker overtakes as political backlash and price competition drive Tesla’s sales down. Tesla’s once unassailable position in the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to erode in 2025 as Chinese automaker BYD dominates the global EV landscape with its recipe ... Read more ›
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US AI firms warn America’s AI lead is shrinking to DeepSeek’s R1 and Ernie X1. OpenAI and Anthropic cite national security risk from Chinese AI models. Major US artificial intelligence companies, like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, have expressed concern over China’s increasing abilities in AI development. In submissions to the US government, the companies have ... Read more ›
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Nvidia introduces new AI chips: Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin. Joins AI Infrastructure Partnership with BlackRock, Microsoft, and xAI. Nvidia revealed new AI chips at its annual GTC conference on Tuesday. CEO Jensen Huang introduced two key products: the Blackwell Ultra chip family, which is expected to ship in the second half of this year, ... Read more ›
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Tesla sales decline globally amid Elon Musk’s politics and competition from local rivals. Electric vehicle pioneer sees market share erosion in Europe, China, and Australia. Tesla is designing a cheaper Model Y and enhancing its autonomous-driving capabilities in China as it scrambles to reverse a worldwide sales slide. The Tesla sales decline has become a ... Read more ›
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