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The future of AI and education
A transformed #education landscape featuring thoughtfully introduced #AI means more than frazzled, fatigued teachers and happier, more productive students. By preparing an incoming labor force better suited for current and emerging jobs, it can easily be a key to next-generation prosperity: the individual kind, and the national kind.
Malaysia’s AI governance and ethics code framework at final stage, will be launched soon – report
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has been working with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and other representatives of government agencies, higher education institutions and industry players, to develop the framework.
AWS to invest additional $9B in Singapore cloud infrastructure by 2028
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest an additional SGD 12 billion ($8.87 billion) into its existing cloud infrastructure in Singapore from 2024 to 2028 to meet growing customer demand for cloud technology and services in the country.
Australian AI start-up Brainfish raises $3.85M in seed funding round led by Surge
Brainfish, an Australia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer support platform for online businesses, has raised AUD 3.85 million ($2.5 million) in its second funding round to double down on its product innovation and accelerate its international expansion.
If not right now, then when? The push for automation and adoption of AI in manufacturing in Malaysia
The future of automation in #Malaysia’s manufacturing industry holds great promise. Its potential to work collaboratively with humans in the sector shows the irreplaceable nature of the human workforce without denying the importance of technological advancements in #manufacturing.
Hong Kong language AI firm Fano Labs fuels APAC expansion with Series B funding
Fano Labs, the Hong Kong provider of performance language artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, has on Thursday announced the successful closure of its Series B round. Openspace Ventures, a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, led the investment round, with participation from HSBC and Greater Good Investment, the family office of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth…
Microsoft to invest $2.2B in cloud and AI in Malaysia
American technology firm Microsoft has on Thursday announced that it will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation – the single largest investment in its 32-year history in the country.
Microsoft to open a new data center in Thailand
American technology firm Microsoft said Wednesday it will open a new data center region in Thailand. The data center region will expand the availability of Microsoft’s hyperscale cloud services, facilitating enterprise-grade reliability, performance, and compliance with data residency and privacy standards.
Temasek-backed AI firm Blaize secures $106M funding
Blaize, a global artificial intelligence (AI) computing firm, has on Monday announced it has raised $106 million from investors including Singapore state investment firm Temasek.
Microsoft announces AI skilling opportunities for 2.5M people in the ASEAN region by 2025
American technology firm Microsoft has on Tuesday announced a commitment to equip 2.5 million people in member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with artificial intelligence (AI) skills by 2025.
