Opinion
The hidden labor of intimacy on subscription platforms like OnlyFans
Behind the glossy profile photo and the always-on flirtation, there is often a shift schedule. OnlyFans’ scale now supports a shadow workforce of “chatters” hired by agencies to keep subscribers engaged, convert small talk into paid messages, and preserve the illusion of direct intimacy, even when the person replying is halfway across the world.
When machines hold the keys: Why AI is reshaping fraud and cyber defense
Access control, behavioral monitoring and auditability should not be viewed as constraints; but as the foundations for safe, scalable adoption. If organizations fail to control what AI can access, they will fail to control what it can do - and no amount of reactive incident response can compensate.
AI profitability in Southeast Asia: What 200 case studies reveal about regional transformation
The race for AI supremacy in Southeast Asia will not be won by those who spend the most, but by those who optimize the best.
Four moves that separate AI leaders from laggards
Most companies feel stuck in generative AI experimentation. Real change comes from business redesign, not tool deployment.
Why Asia Pacific’s over 45 founders are the new face of Unicorn ambition
The 'Unicorn' dream is alive and well in Asia-Pacific, but it is being driven by experience rather than youth.
2026 Retail reset: Why value-first platforms will define Malaysia’s year ahead
As Malaysia prepares for 2026, one theme is clear: consumers want value that compounds, not value that disappears. They seek brands that treat rewards as part of a long-term financial relationship, not a promotional tactic. Retailers that embrace value-first ecosystems will capture deeper loyalty and greater lifetime engagement.
What makes a processor “AI‑native”? Inside the architecture powering edge AI
AI‑native processors represent a fundamental shift from adapting general‑purpose chips for AI to designing silicon where AI is part of the processor’s DNA. This architectural philosophy boosts performance and power efficiency, enables real‑time intelligence, and opens new possibilities for edge devices across consumer, enterprise, and industrial……
The age of agentic everything: Why orchestrated CX matters more than ever
In this supercycle, CX is no longer just a service function; it is the risk management office. We must design 'human-in-the-loop' frameworks where AI handles the velocity, and humans provide ethical and cognitive guardrails.
The next workplace AI shift: From copilots to AI teammates
How real-time, multi-agent collaboration could shape the next phase of AI-driven workplace transformation in Southeast Asia
Lost hard drive with $1B in Bitcoin highlights importance of crypto wallet recovery
Recovery is meant to regain cryptographic access through lawful possession of the necessary artefacts, such as an encrypted wallet file, a hardware device, partial password knowledge, or imperfectly recorded seed words.
