AI
ASEAN GenAI sector funding seen to grow 50 percent year-over-year in 2025
GenAI Fund, through its latest report, has projected the funding for ASEAN generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) sector to increase 50 percent year-over-year in 2025.
October 4, 2024
Filipino AI startup Clout Kitchen raises $4.45M from a16z SPEEDRUN, Peak XV’s Surge & AppWorks
The round was co-led by a16z SPEEDRUN and Peak XV’s Surge – with participation from Taiwan’s AppWorks, Antler, Hustle Fund, Founders Launchpad, Orvel Ventures, and founders & creators like Gabby Dizon (YGG), Kun Gao (Crunchyroll), Voyboy, Jankos and Perkz.
October 4, 2024
News,Cybersecurity,AI,Malaysia
Malaysians lose $2.8B to scams in a year as AI-powered scam on the rise
Malaysians lose $12.8 billion to scams in a year, equivalent to 3 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP), as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams on the rise, a report said Thursday.
October 4, 2024
Maximizing AI investments: Transforming DevOps teams in APAC
In #APAC, organizations have immense opportunities for AI-augmented #DevOps practices. However, for AI adoption to succeed, it is crucial to train development and testing teams with the skills needed to work effectively alongside #AI. Building trust through clear governance and regulation will also be essential in gaining confidence in AI's capabilities.
October 3, 2024
Equinix, GIC & CPP Investments to form $15B JV to expand hyperscale data centers in US
Under the terms of the agreement, CPP Investments and GIC will each control a 37.5 percent equity interest in the joint venture, and Equinix will own a 25 percent equity interest. Each party has made equity commitments, and the joint venture also expects to take on debt to raise the total pool of investable capital to more than $15 billion over time.
October 2, 2024
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[Discover Vietnam Tech] Genetica and LIFE AI’s Dr. Tuan Cao on AI, talent, and global competitiveness
Technology plays a pivotal role in addressing key social issues in Vietnam. In #Healthcare, tools like #Genetic decoding help doctors deliver personalized treatments and prioritize high-risk patients, while also aiding in nutrition and disease prevention. In #Education, digital platforms can bring quality learning to rural areas, leveling the playing field…
October 2, 2024
Oracle to invest $6.5B in AI and cloud computing in Malaysia
American multinational computer technology company Oracle has on Wednesday announced plans to invest more than $6.5 billion to open a public cloud region in Malaysia to meet the rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in the country.
October 2, 2024
News,AI,Digital Transformation,Singapore,Investments
Generative AI startup TeamSolve raises seed round, backed by SGInnovate & Burnt Island Ventures
The company is addressing issues faced by utilities companies in markets such as Singapore, where approximately seven in 10 employers in the ‘Energy & Utilities’ sector have reported difficulties finding and hiring skilled talent.
October 1, 2024
Malaysia plans National Cloud Policy, AI regulatory framework
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday that the country plans to create a national cloud policy and artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework.
October 1, 2024
US investment firm BlackRock sees growth in Asian infrastructure on AI boom – report
The surge in electricity demand is outrunning the available power supply in many parts of the world, leading to growing concerns of outages and price increases for the most data center dense regions, Bloomberg reported.
September 27, 2024