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Alibaba debuts AI model that can process video, audio on phones

28/03/2025 (Fri)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has released a new artificial intelligence model in its Qwen series that the company says can process text, pictures, audio and video, and is efficient enough to run directly on mobile phones and laptops.

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Gemini 2.5: Google cooks up its ‘most intelligent’ AI model to date

28/03/2025 (Fri)

Gemini 2.5 is being hailed by Google DeepMind as its “most intelligent AI model” to date.

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Higher Education Ministry boosts AI, tech programmes for students

28/03/2025 (Fri)

KOTA KINABALU: The Higher Education Ministry is strengthening its higher education system to ensure local graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to meet the demands of major investors in the technology sector.

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China’s Baidu unveils two new AI models

21/03/2025 (Fri)

HONG KONG: According to China’s Baidu, it has launched two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, the multimodal ERNIE 4.5 and a new reasoning-focused model called X1, as it vies to stand out in a fiercely competitive AI race.

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Malaysia's Industrial Courts set for AI-powered transcription overhaul

21/03/2025 (Fri)

GEORGE TOWN: Plans are underway to upgrade all Industrial Courts in Malaysia by incorporating digital recording systems, utilising advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate real-time transcripts during case proceedings.

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This new AI model for humanoid robots should enable them to make great progress

21/03/2025 (Fri)

Nvidia has announced the launch of a new, open and customizable artificial intelligence model for humanoid robots. The aim is for these machines to be able to rapidly learn new skills in order to adapt to ever-changing demands.

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AI expected to accelerate self-driving tech

14/03/2025 (Fri)

The fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology is expected to spearhead an industrial revolution and expedite the development of China's autonomous and intelligent connected vehicles, as AI is emerging as a critical strategic opportunity for the automotive industry, said national lawmakers, political advisers and experts.

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KPDN: Food businesses must clearly label AI-generated photos

14/03/2025 (Fri)

Food businesses must be transparent if they use artificial intelligence-generated images to advertise their products to consumers, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN).

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Malaysia a strong contender in global AI ecosystem

14/03/2025 (Fri)

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent emergence of DeepSeek and potential shifts in US government policies on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports could prompt a near-term reassessment of global market dynamics, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

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China releases new AI agent Manus; claims to outperform OpenAI models

07/03/2025 (Fri)

Investing.com-- A Chinese team has unveiled a new artificial intelligence agent, Manus AI, on Wednesday, with claims that the general AI agent is capable of outperforming similar offerings from AI major OpenAI.

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Google's search engine is (finally) getting an AI mode

07/03/2025 (Fri)

Google has announced that its famous search engine will soon be equipped with an AI mode, enabling users to ask a question in natural language and receive a comprehensive answer, complete with links to relevant content.

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PM instructs educational institutions to focus on mastering AI

07/03/2025 (Fri)

KUALA LUMPUR: All educational institutions, from schools to universities, have been instructed to place a stronger emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

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AI at Work 2.0 saves civil servants 3.25 hours a week

28/02/2025 (Fri)

KUALA LUMPUR: The AI at Work 2.0 initiative, in collaboration with Google, has enabled civil servants to save 3.25 hours of working time per week. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said that the initiative provided 445,000 civil servants with access to Google Workspace, including tools such as Gemini and NotebookLM.

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DBS to cut 4,000 temporary jobs over next 3 years; 1,000 new jobs to be added in AI: CEO

28/02/2025 (Fri)

DBS Group plans to cut 4,000 temporary jobs over the next three years as it expects artificial intelligence (AI) to increasingly take on roles carried out by humans, Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta said on Monday.

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Malaysia accelerates digitalisation through training programmes and AI development

28/02/2025 (Fri)

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to accelerating Malaysia’s digital transformation by strengthening talent development in technology fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), to ensure the workforce is ready to face the challenges of the digital economy.

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