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Indian startup Sarvam AI collaborates with Microsoft to bring its Indic voice large language model to Azure

Indian generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam AI has announced that it is working with Microsoft to make its Indic voice large language model (LLM) available on Azure. The collaboration reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to enabling AI-driven growth and innovation in India.

ASEAN Foundation and Microsoft launch AI TEACH for ASEAN Program to shape the region’s tech future

Recognizing the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) skilling in fostering inclusive economic growth by empowering workers and job seekers to supercharge their careers and businesses, the ASEAN Foundation and Microsoft have launched the AI TEACH for ASEAN program aimed at shaping the region's tech future where AI proficiency is a cornerstone of…

Thailand expects Tesla, Google, Microsoft to invest $5B — report

"Tesla would be looking into an EV manufacturing facility, Microsoft and Google are looking at data centers," Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.

Malaysia woos Microsoft, Google to bolster data hub ambitions – report

Malaysia is vying with other Southeast Asian countries that are aimed at building new supply chains.

Is ChatGPT ready for the world? AI experts discuss loopholes and potential solutions

The goal of AI-driven technology is to improve and enhance human life rather than replace humans. The panel encouraged the audience not to worry but instead to learn how to wisely delegate tasks to AI.

Microsoft invests in Darwinbox, collaborates on product integration

Darwinbox, an India-based human resource (HR) tech unicorn, and Microsoft announced Tuesday a collaboration to empower organizations globally with the right tools to succeed in the evolving world of work.

EY and Microsoft expand alliance to help businesses achieve net-zero goals

The EY organization and Microsoft has on Friday announced a deepened strategic relationship to further develop environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management offerings that support clients with achieving operational decarbonization and net-zero goals.

Southeast Asia primed for investments to bridge sustainability opportunities, says Bain & Co, Temasek report

SEA needs to move from promises to action and bridging the gap between opportunities and results will be a key milestone. We remain bullish on the $1 trillion economic opportunities in SEA, but we need to step up as a region to strengthen the investable market and increase green capital flows,” said Dale Hardcastle, Partner and Director of the Global…

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub platform launches in Asia to provide support to entrepreneurs and early-stage startups

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is designed specifically for early-stage startups to lower the barriers of business creation, be a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation, and contribute to easing the journey from an idea to a unicorn. It is available to all startups in Asia, including those without third-party backing, as part of Microsoft’s…

Microsoft partners She Loves Tech to unlock $1B in capital for women entrepreneurs in Asia

Microsoft Asia has partnered with She Loves Tech to unlock $1 billion in capital for women-led businesses by 2030. The partnership will see Microsoft support an Azure-powered digital platform to facilitate connections at scale between women entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors from around the world.