AI
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…
August 3, 2023
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.
August 2, 2023
News,Blockchain / Crypto,AI,Philippines
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…
August 2, 2023
Features,AI,InsurTech,SEA,Blockchain / Crypto,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
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.
August 2, 2023
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.
July 28, 2023
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.
July 27, 2023
AI,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,eCommerce,Digital Transformation
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.
July 26, 2023
India’s o9 Solutions raises $116M investment at $3.7B valuation
o9 Solutions, an India-based enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) software platform provider has on Wednesday announced that its existing investors, led by General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero, have invested an additional $116 million in the company.
July 21, 2023
Insignia AI Notes #2: Why operating in “Gen AI Mode” matters to any company
The #data value chain isn’t merely an enabler industry for #GenAI—it is the backbone of AI’s future. It’s also the key to unlocking greater efficiencies for any type of company, regardless of their relationship to #AI technologies — ultimately it’s all about leveraging data to build a better business.
July 18, 2023
FinTech,Vietnam,AI,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
Annica Witschard on Home Credit’s strategy for improving financial inclusion, access, and literacy in Asia [Q&A]
Annica Witschard, CEO of Home Credit Vietnam, outlined the company's strategic initiatives in expanding #financialinclusion, especially in marginalized communities. The company uses #AI and data-driven modeling to facilitate democratic #lending, particularly for those with no #credit history. She also underscored the importance of financial literacy,…
July 13, 2023












