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Is the global labor shortage crisis ushering in the golden age of robotics?

Although no one knows exactly when the golden age of #robotics will begin, we can be certain that before that time comes, offices, shopping malls, and even entire cities will need to be redesigned. Everything from workflow processes to space design will need to be reimagined to address the needs of these new "robotic residents."

Abu Dhabi’s Bayanat and Yahsat merge to create over $4 billion AI-powered space technology firm

Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat), a Abu-Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), a leading global satellite operator, have agreed a potential AED 15 billion (over $4 billion) merger.

Atomionics partners Bridgeport Energy to deploy first-ever “virtual drill” for commercial resource exploration

Singapore-based deeptech startup in the field of commercial quantum sensing Atomionics and Australia-based energy firm Bridgeport Energy have deployed the first-ever quantum gravity sensor or "virtual drill" for commercial resource discovery, heralding a new era in precision exploration.

EY: over half of Malaysian employees feel generative AI will positively impact their work

More than half (63 percent) of employees in Malaysia anticipate that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will improve their way of working flexibly, exceeding the global average of 48 percent, EY said Friday.

Singapore’s ProfilePrint completes Series B fundraising led by Tai Partners

ProfilePrint Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based technologycompany effecting significant changes in the agrifood industry, has announced the successful conclusion of its Series B funding round. The round was led by Tai Partners and participatedby four of its existing shareholders.

SingPost collaborates with Google Cloud to accelerate its digital transformation journey

Cloud computing services firm Google Cloud and postal and eCommerce logistics provider Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) have on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate SingPost’s digital transformation journey and drive its next phase of sustainable growth.

Alibaba DAMO Academy introduces SeaLLMs, inclusive AI language models for Southeast Asia

Alibaba DAMO Academy has announced the launch of SeaLLMs, pioneering large language models (LLM) that come with 13-billion-parameter and 7-billion-parameter versions. The LLMs are specially designed to cater to the linguistic diversity of Southeast Asia (SEA).

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang aims to set up a base in Vietnam – report

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang said the company viewed Vietnam as its home and affirmed its plans to set up a centre in the country.

YTL partners NVIDIA to build AI infrastructure in Malaysia

Malaysian utility firm YTL Power International Berhad (YTL) has on Friday announced a collaboration with United States chip manufacturer NVIDIA to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure that will bring the fastest supercomputers to Malaysia by the middle of 2024.

Indonesia readies ethics guidance for AI developers – report

Indonesia has drafted ethics guidance for developers using artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent potential misuse of the new technology.