Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Appoints AI-Driven Digital Persona “Aileen” as CIO
Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment has appointed “Aileen,” an AI-powered digital persona, as its new Chief Information Officer to enhance decision-making and service offerings, demonstrating the company’s commitment to leveraging AI technology for business transformation. 16 May 2024 – Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment has announced the appointment of “Aileen,” an AI-driven digital persona, as its...
UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute Launches Open Source GenAI Model to Challenge Tech Giants
The UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute introduced its Falcon 2 series, comprising text-based and vision-to-language models, marking a significant step in the country’s AI capabilities. The move reflects the UAE’s ambition to be a major player in artificial intelligence, amid increased scrutiny and global competition. 13 May 2024 – Today, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a government research...
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4: A Leap Forward in Chatbot Technology
OpenAI announces the launch of GPT-4, promising significant advancements in chatbot technology during a livestream conference. Despite initial rumors of an AI-powered search product, OpenAI focuses on GPT-4 to enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities, aiming to stay competitive in the market. 13 May 2024 – OpenAI is set to introduce its latest innovation, GPT-4, in a move that promises to redefine the landscape of AI-driven...
OpenAI to Unveil AI-Powered Search Product, Heightening Competition with Google
OpenAI is set to reveal an AI-driven search product, expanding its competition with Google. The announcement comes ahead of Google’s I/O conference, with OpenAI’s product aiming to enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities in providing real-time information from the web. 11 May 2024 – OpenAI is poised to reveal its latest artificial intelligence-driven search offering on Monday, as reported by sources familiar with the...
Microsoft and LinkedIn Release 2024 Work Trend Index Report on AI in the Workplace
Microsoft and LinkedIn’s 2024 Work Trend Index report reveals a significant increase in AI adoption at work, highlighting challenges and opportunities for professionals and leaders to adapt to the evolving workplace landscape. The report emphasizes the importance of embracing AI skills and provides insights into the current state of AI in workplaces worldwide. 9 May 2024 – Microsoft Corp. and LinkedIn have jointly released...
Rockwell Automation Hosts ROKLive Southeast Asia Event, Showcasing Innovation in Industrial Technology
Rockwell Automation’s ROKLive Southeast Asia event showcased the latest industrial technology innovations, addressing key challenges and trends in manufacturing. With a focus on AI, cloud-based MES, and cybersecurity, the event highlighted the importance of embracing technology for sustainability and productivity growth in the manufacturing sector. 9 May 2024 – Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company...
Visa Introduces New AI Tool to Combat Card Testing Attacks
Visa launches the Visa Account Attack Intelligence (VAAI) Score, a new AI tool to combat enumeration attacks in card-not-present transactions, reducing fraud losses and operational expenses. The VAAI Score utilizes generative AI to provide real-time risk scoring, significantly improving fraud detection while minimizing disruptions to legitimate transactions. 8 May 2024 – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has unveiled a...
Asia Tech x Singapore Gathers Global Leaders for Shaping the Future of Tech and Digital Economy
Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) will host its fourth edition from May 29 to 31, welcoming over 25,000 global leaders to discuss the future of technology and the digital economy. The event, featuring ATxSummit, will focus on topics like AI, governance, and inclusivity, with notable speakers including Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and industry leaders from organizations such as the United Nations and Microsoft. 6 May 2024...
Apple CEO Tim Cook Unveils Plans for AI Amid Investor Pressure
Apple CEO Tim Cook responds to investor pressure by announcing plans for the company’s AI strategy following its quarterly earnings report. Despite criticism and concerns about falling behind competitors, Cook emphasizes significant investments in generative AI and hints at forthcoming details. Apple’s stock rises post-announcement, but questions linger about the potential impact on sales from AI features. 4 May 2024...
Microsoft Announces US$2.2 Billion Investment in Malaysia for AI and Cloud Computing Development
Microsoft pledges a historic $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia to boost AI and cloud computing infrastructure, aiming to drive inclusive economic growth and innovation. 2 May 2024 – Microsoft has announced a massive investment of $2.2 billion (equivalent to approximately RM10.5 billion) in Malaysia over the next four years to bolster the country’s digital transformation. This marks the largest investment the tech giant...
Fano Labs Raises Series B Funding Led by Openspace Ventures to Expand AI Language Solutions in APAC Markets
Fano Labs, backed by Openspace Ventures and other investors, secures Series B funding to expand its AI language solutions, focusing on APAC markets and enhancing its product offerings. The establishment of an office in Singapore and the development of new technologies underscore its commitment to innovation in language AI. 2 May 2024 – Fano Labs, a leading provider of AI language solutions, has successfully closed its Series B...
BlackBerry Launches Next-Gen AI Cybersecurity Advisor
BlackBerry launches Cylance Assistant, an AI cybersecurity advisor that offers real-time guidance to enhance threat detection and response, seamlessly integrating into existing workflows. 2 May 2024 – BlackBerry Limited has announced the launch of Cylance Assistant, a groundbreaking AI cybersecurity advisor aimed at revolutionizing threat detection and response for organizations worldwide. Cylance Assistant, developed by...
iFLYTEK Introduces Game-Changing Offline AI Smart Recorder
iFLYTEK introduces the iFLYTEK Smart Recorder, the world’s first offline AI recorder, providing accurate audio-to-text transcription without internet connection, catering to professionals and individuals alike. 30 April 2024 – iFLYTEK, a frontrunner in artificial intelligence and speech recognition, has introduced the iFLYTEK Smart Recorder, a groundbreaking all-in-one device that redefines voice recording with offline AI...
LINKDOOD Unveils Groundbreaking Cross-Lingual Communication Feature Empowered by A
LINKDOOD Technology Co., Ltd. introduces a revolutionary cross-lingual, real-time communication feature powered by sophisticated artificial intelligence, offering instant translation across over 100 languages and eliminating linguistic obstacles globally. This innovative tool enhances global business operations, cultural exchanges, and language learning, setting new standards in international communication efficiency and accuracy. 26...
Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Scam Protect to Combat Rising Fraud
Mastercard introduces Scam Protect, powered by AI, to help financial institutions detect and prevent scams, while also educating consumers. Through partnerships with Verizon and Entersekt, Mastercard aims to develop advanced solutions to block scammers, while supporting the Global Anti-Scam Alliance for consumer advocacy. 24 April 2024 – Mastercard has launched Scam Protect, a comprehensive suite of solutions driven by advanced...
Malaysia’s AI Sandbox Programme Targets 900 Startups and 13,000 Talents by 2026
Malaysia launches the AI Sandbox pilot programme in collaboration with the Higher Education Ministry and Nvidia, aiming to foster 900 AI startups and cultivate 13,000 new talents by 2026. The initiative underscores Malaysia’s commitment to driving innovation and talent development in the AI sector, with plans to establish specialized AI faculties and provide resources to support entrepreneurship and research in artificial...
Huawei Pioneers All-Intelligent Networks at Analyst Summit 2024, Unveiling AI-Powered Strategies for Net5.5G Era
Huawei showcases its commitment to advancing network intelligence at the Analyst Summit 2024, unveiling strategies to integrate AI technologies and deploy network digital twins at scale, setting a new standard for innovation in the Net5.5G era. 18 April 2024 – At the Huawei Analyst Summit 2024, Steven Zhao, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, unveiled the company’s groundbreaking strategies to...
FinbotsAI and KBZ Bank Join Forces to Transform Credit Risk Management in Myanmar with AI-Powered Solution
FinbotsAI partners with KBZ Bank, Myanmar’s leading bank, to implement CreditX, an AI-powered credit scoring solution, revolutionizing credit risk management in the region. The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, drive financial inclusion, and facilitate faster and more accurate credit assessments across retail and SME products. FinbotsAI, a Singapore-based B2B SaaS FinTech backed by Accel, has announced a...
AMD Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Chips for Business PCs, Set to Debut in HP and Lenovo Platforms
AMD introduces new series of AI-enabled chips tailored for business PCs, including the Ryzen PRO 8040 Series for laptops and mobile workstations, and the Ryzen PRO 8000 Series for desktops, set to launch in platforms from HP and Lenovo in the second quarter of 2024. 16 April 2024 – Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) announced on Tuesday the launch of its latest series of chips tailored for artificial intelligence-enabled personal...
Baidu’s Ernie Bot Dominates China’s AI Chatbot Market with 200 Million Users Amidst Rising Competition
Baidu’s Ernie Bot achieves a milestone with over 200 million users, facing stiff competition from emerging rivals like Moonshot AI’s Kimi in China’s AI chatbot market. Despite challenges, Ernie Bot continues to grow and serve a large base of enterprise clients. 16 April 2024 – Baidu, China’s leading technology company, announced on Tuesday that its artificial intelligence chatbot, “Ernie Bot,”...
