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Capgemini : 74 percent of executives believe the benefits of generative AI will outweigh the associated concerns

Despite apparent risks, such as copyright infringement or cybersecurity, most organizations (74 percent) believe the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (AI) outweigh the associated risks, Capgemini Research Institute said Monday.

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Insignia AI Notes #4: Do you really need AI?

The road to AI adoption is complex, and it’s essential to ask if AI will truly improve work efficiencies or add more work and expound existing issues. By navigating these complexities, businesses can unlock the transformative potential of #automation, #AI, and #GenAI, driving growth and profitability in an increasingly digital world.

OKX Ventures invests $1M in Hong Kong-based AI and Web3 startup Moonbox

OKX Ventures, the investment arm of global crypto exchange and innovative Web3 company OKX, has announced a $1 million investment in Moonbox, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology and Web3-focused start-up based in Hong Kong.

Alibaba Cloud open sources Tongyi Qianwen with 7 billion parameter model

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced its latest contribution to the open-source community by open-sourcing its 7-billion-parameter Large Language Models (LLM), Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat, through its artificial intelligence (AI) model community ModelScope, and the collaborative AI platform Hugging…

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Insignia AI Notes #3: The Generative AI flywheel in Southeast Asia and clues on what will determine market makers and leaders

Despite its complexity, the #GenAI sector in #SoutheastAsia is teeming with opportunities. With each addressed challenge, another piece of the puzzle falls into place, painting a vivid picture of a promising #AI future, writes Insignia Ventures' Paolo Joquiño.

Philippine construction expert launches ‘Homeqube’ blockchain and AI-powered homebuilding platform

Philippine construction firm Multi-Development and Construction Corporation (MDCC) Former Chief Executive Officer Jose Paolo Calma has launched Homeqube, a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered homebuilding platform that enables users to design their dream homes through its built-in network of architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and…

This Singapore-based insurtech firm offers unique microinsurance for ‘underserved’ groups including farmers, gamers & even your pets [Q&A]

In the interview, Mehta also shared about Igloo's plans and strategy after the fundraise last year. He also shared his views about the insurance industry in Southeast Asia, the challenges Igloo faces expanding in the region and the company plans to address these challenges, among others.

73 percent of consumers globally say they trust content created by generative AI, says study

A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute finds that consumers trust generative artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with financial planning, medical diagnosis, and relationship advice, as 73 percent of consumers globally say they trust content created by generative AI.

Singaporean government partners Google Cloud to launch AI Trailblazers to accelerate generative AI development

Singaporean government has partnered Google Cloud to launch “AI Trailblazers", which is designed to help organizations in Singapore identify real-world challenges that can be addressed with generative artificial intelligence (AI), build generative AI solution prototypes, and bring these prototypes to production.

Mimin: Transforming chat commerce and supporting MSMEs in Indonesia [Q&A]

Mimin co-founders Bayu Eka Putra and Joseph Simbar shed light on how their #AI chat commerce #automation and order management platform is bolstering digital transformation for #MSMEs in #Indonesia.