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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.
Chinese Chipmakers Shake Up Global Market with Aggressive Pricing Strategies
Chinese chipmakers are driving down global DRAM prices, posing a threat to South Korean giants Samsung and SK hynix. Analysts warn that aggressive pricing and slowing demand could further hurt profits in the memory chip sector.
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.
China is positioning itself at the forefront of digital trade, but what does this mean for global commerce and how will other nations respond?
China’s digital trade reform is set to revolutionize global commerce, aiming for digitally delivered services to make up 45% of services trade by 2029. This initiative will boost China’s trade competitiveness, however, it raises important questions about how other countries will respond and whether this move will disrupt the global digital economy.
AI-generated work is passing undetected in classrooms, with shocking consequences. How can schools confront this growing challenge before it undermines the very value of a degree?
AI is rewriting the rules of education, with 94% of AI-generated work going undetected and often scoring higher than human submissions. Is academic integrity on the brink of collapse?
Can Technology Truly Eradicate Corruption, or Is It Just a Tool?
While digital tools like blockchain and AI offer hope in fighting corruption, experts warn that technology must be paired with robust laws, leadership, and access to create real change.
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.
Can AI ease Harare’s infamous traffic jams? Zimbabwe launches an innovative, AI-powered traffic management system to tackle urban congestion, promising smoother commutes and safer roads.
Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, has launched an AI-powered traffic management system to combat congestion and improve road safety. The system dynamically adjusts signals using real-time data, promising smoother commutes and reduced fuel costs while setting a benchmark for African urban innovation.
Nvidia rides the AI wave, nearly doubling revenue and reshaping the tech landscape with its cutting-edge chips.
Nvidia's Q3 revenue soared by 94%, fueled by strong AI chip demand and the launch of its next-gen Blackwell processors. The data center segment led the charge, with revenue growing 112% year-over-year, as industry giants like Microsoft and OpenAI integrate Nvidia's cutting-edge technology.
Are AI-powered surveillance systems the future of public safety, or do they mark the dawn of an era where personal freedoms are compromised?
In Greater Manchester, AI cameras have flagged thousands of drivers for using phones or neglecting seat belts. While officials view it as a critical safety move, others question if this signals a shift towards increased surveillance in everyday life.
Rakuten takes a step into the future with its new unmanned delivery service in Tokyo, revolutionizing how residents receive their food and essentials.
Rakuten has introduced an unmanned delivery service in Tokyo's Chuo Ward, marking its first foray into automated delivery in the city. The service allows customers to order from thousands of items and have them delivered by robots to various pick-up points.
Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town celebrated the continent's tech pioneers, showcasing innovation, collaboration, and a bright future for African technology
The 2024 Africa Tech Festival wrapped up as a historic event celebrating technological trailblazers across the continent. With an emphasis on skills development and gender diversity in tech, the festival showcased pioneering achievements and fostered collaboration among Africa’s leading innovators.