AI-Powered Robotic Vehicles to Revolutionize Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Conflict Zones
AI-powered robotic vehicles are set to transform humanitarian efforts by delivering food parcels to conflict and disaster zones, reducing risks faced by aid workers. The World Food Programme (WFP) plans to test these vehicles without drivers in South Sudan through the AHEAD project in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). By leveraging AI technology, these vehicles can navigate remote areas, combining data from various...
Nadine: The AI-Powered Social Robot Revolutionizing Caregiving for the Elderly
Social robot Nadine, designed with human-like features, has the potential to assist in caring for the sick and elderly, offering continuous support compared to human carers. Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, a robot expert, believes that robots like Nadine could help address staffing shortages in care homes and provide valuable assistance to vulnerable individuals. The International Telecommunication Union conference showcased other robots...
Inflection AI Raises RM6.04 Billion from Microsoft and Nvidia to Power Consumer-Facing AI Products
Inflection AI, a startup founded by Mustafa Suleyman and Reid Hoffman, has raised $1.3 billion (RM 6.04 billion) in a funding round led by Microsoft and Nvidia. The investment values the one-year-old company at $4 billion (RM18.6 billion) and will be used to strengthen its computing power and develop a more powerful foundational model for its consumer-facing AI products, including the chatbot Pi. CALIFORNIA, 4 July 2023 –...
Youbeli and Halal Development Corporation Join Forces to Boost Cross-Border E-commerce between Malaysia and Indonesia
Youbeli, in collaboration with Halal Development Corporation (HDC), is set to boost cross-border e-commerce between Malaysia and Indonesia through the Sell to Indonesia via Blibli Package. The partnership aims to empower Malaysian businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to tap into the Indonesian market and leverage the Halal Integrated Platform (HIP) to foster a thriving Halal market ecosystem. KUALA...
Huawei Mobile Services and Alipay+ Forge Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Payment Marketing and Seamless User Experiences
Huawei Mobile Services and Alipay+ have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance their payment marketing efforts and deliver seamless payment experiences to users. The collaboration involves integrating Alipay+’s digital payment solutions with Huawei’s mobile services, enabling a simplified and secure mobile payment landscape. Huawei has already enabled multiple e-wallets and plans to expand further. The partnership...
Indonesia Emerges as Largest Online Spender in Southeast Asia, Accounting for Over Half of Regional Purchases in 2022
Indonesia has emerged as the frontrunner in online spending in Southeast Asia, contributing over 50% of the region’s total gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2022. According to a report by Momentum Works, Indonesia’s online purchases amounted to a staggering $51.9 billion, surpassing other countries in the region by a significant margin. Shopee and Tokopedia were identified as the most popular e-commerce platforms in...
East Ventures Unveils East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index 2023
East Ventures, together with Katadata Insight Center and PwC Indonesia, has launched the fourth edition of the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2023, measuring Indonesia’s digital competitiveness with the theme “Equitable digital nation.” The report provides data on digital competitiveness across 38 provinces and 157 cities/regencies in Indonesia, showing a positive trend in digital...
Kaspersky and BSSN Team Up to Develop Indonesia’s Cybersecurity Capability Amidst Rapid Digitalisation
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky and Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN), the Cyber and Crypto Agency of Indonesia, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in line with their shared goal of beefing up the cybersecurity capability of the country. Amidst Indonesia’s accelerated digitalization, the agreement aims to further enhance capacity development and institution building on cybersecurity within the government...
