Tencent has apologised for ‘misunderstandings and confusion’ and pledged to maintain its zero-rate policy for non-profit payments.
What would Einstein have said about the impact of generative AI on higher education?
According to ChatGPT, Einstein would have seen generative AI as a creative partner that students must be taught to use wisely and responsibly. Higher education must prepare students for a new future with AI
OBSBOT Tiny 2 review: a high-performance external camera for desktop
This post was originally published on this sitePhone vendors have been placing significant emphasis on delivering premium camera performance, while laptop and PC brands have remained relatively silent on this front. However, their overall camera performance of these devices often falls short of meeting user expectations, leaving a gap in the market for high-performance external […]
China approved 6 GHz band for cellular services
This post was originally published on this siteAccording to a Tuesday amendment, China’s industry regulator has approved the 6 GHz wireless frequency band for cellular networks. The regulator, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), claimed China is the first country that adopted 6 GHz (6425 – 7125 MHz) for cellular network communications in […]
Killer robots or not, AI’s threat to jobs is real – which is why it must be handled wisely
New technology is often viewed with deep suspicion, only for humans to later enjoy their immense benefits. Ensuring AI brings similar gains to humanity instead of widespread misery will require effective regulation and oversight.
In 50 Words: Asia’s top chipmakers lag in carbon reduction due to energy constraints
This post was originally published on this siteAsia’s top chipmakers are falling behind in reducing carbon emissions due to lack of renewable energy.
Hong Kong inks cross-border data transfer deal for Greater Bay Area with China’s internet regulator following crackdown
The Cyberspace Administration of China and Hong Kong’s tech bureau agreed to draft rules on cross-border data two years after Beijing tightened its grip on data flows.
The Download: gene-edited microbiomes, and Google’s Canadian standoff
This post was originally published on this siteThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How gene-edited microbiomes could improve our health Microbes are everywhere, and the ones in our bodies appear to be incredibly important for our health. They’ve developed […]
Amid China’s AI investment fever, a debate on whether start-ups can make money from ChatGPT-style services
An online back-and-forth between a venture capitalist and a well-known Chinese entrepreneur has stoked debate about the business potential of LLMs.
Chinese online travel agent Trip.com to subsidise employee newborns as country’s population crisis deepens
Trip.com’s new policy of providing 50,000 yuan (US$6,897) in subsidies to employees who give birth puts it at the forefront of corporate efforts to address China’s declining population.
Romanian firm Bitdefender to acquire Singapore’s Horangi Cyber Security
This post was originally published on this site Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Romania, has agreed to acquire Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security. The transaction is expected to close subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With this acquisition, Bitdefender will incorporate Horangi’s Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement […]
Meet the 25 investors that invested in AI startups in SEA in 2023 so far
This post was originally published on this site Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming the most wanted tech tool in the new era. The likes of ChatGPT have become the most widely used software solutions. Below is a list of the investors that have invested in Southeast Asia’s AI startups in 2023 so far. Darwin Ventures […]