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TSMC Expands Globally: The ‘Silicon Shield’ Against Geopolitical Risks
TSMC expands globally to fortify the ‘Silicon Shield,’ but geopolitical risks and rising costs cast a shadow.
Indonesia Warns Apple: Sanctions Loom Over Unfulfilled Investment Promises
Indonesia warns Apple of sanctions over unmet $10M investment pledge, demanding stronger local R&D contributions.
Samsung’s Ballie AI Robot and Home AI Vision Set to Revolutionize 2025
Samsung unveils Ballie AI robot and Home AI innovations to transform connected living in 2025.
Vietnam's Đà Nẵng: The Next Semiconductor and AI Powerhouse
Đà Nẵng is rising as a global hub for semiconductors and AI, but can it sustain its ambitious growth?
Meet SwagBot: The AI-Powered Cattle Herder Revolutionizing Farming and Protecting the Planet
SwagBot, an AI-powered robot from Australia, is revolutionizing cattle farming by optimizing grazing, preventing soil degradation, and feeding real-time data to farmers.
AI and the Economy: Growth Driver or Overhyped Disruption?
While AI’s potential to revolutionize the economy is widely touted, Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu suggests a more modest impact, calling for deliberate adoption to ensure broad-based benefits rather than hype-driven disruption.
Can AI predict Cambodia’s future? A groundbreaking report reveals climate risks and economic impacts using cutting-edge technology
AI and geospatial data are reshaping Cambodia’s disaster risk management, highlighting vulnerabilities to floods and droughts while offering evidence-based solutions for a more resilient future.
Could you convince an AI bot to fall in love with you? A daring new challenge offers thousands of dollars for the perfect ‘I love you’.
Freysa.ai’s latest challenge asks: can you earn the trust, and love, of an AI? As Freysa learns from humanity’s attempts, the project highlights the urgent need for AI governance and the incredible potential of autonomous systems
Elon Musk’s xAI secures $6 billion to challenge the AI giants and fuel its ambitious ecosystem of generative AI solutions.
xAI’s $6 billion funding round marks a bold step in its quest to reshape generative AI. With Grok at its core and an ecosystem spanning Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is building a powerhouse to rival OpenAI and Anthropic.
Indonesia and the US unite to shape a digitally empowered future through Digital Vision 2045
Indonesia’s Digital Vision 2045, in partnership with the US, is set to transform the nation into a global digital powerhouse through collaborative initiatives in AI, digital trade, and infrastructure.
China tightens export controls on dual-use items, escalating the global tech and trade war with the US.
China’s latest export controls on dual-use items mark a significant response to US semiconductor restrictions, highlighting the growing self-reliance of Chinese tech firms and the escalating tension in global supply chains.
What can AI learn about you from just one photo? A new website reveals the surprising, and unsettling details.
Through Theyseeyourphotos.com, Vishnu Mohandas demonstrates how much Google’s AI can infer from a single photo, from your emotions to your surroundings. This thought-provoking project raises critical questions about privacy in the digital age.
AI is accelerating innovation in mobile app development, with Chinese apps leading the charge in reshaping global markets
AI-powered innovation is reshaping the mobile app landscape, and Chinese developers are leading the charge. With 15 billion global app installs and groundbreaking strategies like web-to-app acquisition, the future of mobile app development is more dynamic and resource-efficient than ever
Imagine a future where cities are smarter, greener, and more connected, Hà Nội is leading the charge with its ambitious smart city vision unveiled at the Việt Nam-Asia Smart City Conference 2024.
Hà Nội is paving the way for the future of smart urban living with ambitious plans for digital transformation and sustainable development. At the Việt Nam-Asia Smart City Conference 2024, leaders and experts met to share insights on how data and technology can revolutionize cities across Asia.
Vietnam’s Start-Up Ecosystem: Building Unicorns for a Sustainable Future
Vietnam’s start-up ecosystem is surging ahead, with over 4,000 start-ups and rising global rankings. Leaders stress the need for bold action, collaboration, and innovation for national growth.
When AI Fails: The Dangers of Overpromising Technology
The FTC's action against Evolv Technology exposes the risks of overstating AI’s capabilities, especially in critical areas like public safety. How do we hold AI to higher standards?
AI in Education: Empowering Students Without Losing the Human Touch
AI is reshaping education, but a balance must be struck. Indonesia's education ministry focuses on human-centered AI use, ethics, technical integration, and system design for students.
AI in Architecture: Efficiency at What Cost?
Generative AI is revolutionizing architecture, cutting weeks of work into minutes. Yet, as Kengo Kuma notes, human intuition and judgment are irreplaceable when it comes to creating meaningful designs
How AI is Redefining the Smartphone: A Revolution in Your Pocket
The smartphone industry is undergoing a seismic shift as generative AI reshapes the way we interact with our devices. From real-time translation to personalized AI services, the future is here.
Can AI Learn Smarter, Not Harder? MIT's New Algorithm Could Change Everything
MIT researchers have introduced an innovative algorithm, Model-Based Transfer Learning (MBTL), to train AI agents more efficiently for complex tasks like traffic control. By focusing on the most impactful tasks in a system, MBTL delivers up to 50 times the efficiency of traditional methods, reducing training costs while improving reliability and performance.