In launching its new ChatGPT-like service, the chairman and founder of 360 Security Technology has provided a rare glimpse of how generative AI operates within Beijing’s strict censorship system.
The Download: ending image poverty, and EV chargers’ power struggle
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 tactile graphics can help end image poverty —Chancey Fleet In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic lockdown, my husband and I bought a house […]
In 50 Words: Alibaba aids Singapore SMEs with global ecommerce expansion
This post was originally published on this siteSMEs make up 99% of the nation’s business enterprises, playing a crucial role in the economy.
Google executive says company is committed to Hong Kong amid fear of search engine pull-out over potential protest song ban
Concerns are growing that the world’s largest search engine operator may exit Hong Kong, as the city’s officials seek a ban on a popular protest song.
In 50 Words: US semiconductor firm sues Mattson over alleged espionage attempt
This post was originally published on this siteChinese-owned Mattson allegedly conducted a 14-month employee-poaching spree of Applied Materials engineers.
In 50 Words: India uses AI to overcome language barriers, assist underprivileged
This post was originally published on this siteAI chatbot assists with Indian government anti-poverty program in native languages.
In 50 Words: Y Combinator leads in unicorn creation among startup accelerators
This post was originally published on this siteY Combinator has a 4.5% unicorn creation rate for startups since 2010, higher than other accelerators.
In 50 Words: Hong Kong urges banks to accept crypto exchanges as clients
This post was originally published on this siteHong Kong’s banking regulator has asked HSBC, Standard Chartered and the Bank of China why local crypto exchanges are not accepted as clients.
Love Bonito sees 41% revenue growth in 2021 (update)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Singapore-based company also had a net loss of US$8.2 million in 2021, growing from US$4 million in losses in the previous year.
ApartX allows landlords to share their properties via smart home solutions remotely
This post was originally published on this site ApartX Founder and CEO Kanat Keldibekov (C) Kazakhstan’s real estate market is unique. In this Central Asian country, property owners don’t necessarily reside in the same cities where their properties are located. This is different from markets such as Singapore. Two Kazakh entrepreneurs sensed a tremendous opportunity […]
China’s cloud computing market loses steam in first quarter, but generative AI demand offers a silver lining
Spending on cloud infrastructure services in China rose 6 per cent in the three months to March, the third consecutive quarter of single-digit growth as remote work arrangements came to an end.
TikTok CEO plans multibillion-dollar SEA investment
This post was originally published on this siteTikTok announced that it would invest US$12.2 million over the next three years to support 120,000 small businesses in the region.