AI system for faster detection of coronary artery disease to be trialled at 3 Singapore hospitals
Coronary artery disease is responsible for almost a third of the cardiovascular-related deaths in Singapore.
In South Korea, AI-generated images depicting prostitution circulate online
This prompts criticism toward Meta for failing to take appropriate action despite the accounts’ potential legal violations.
Singapore’s homegrown LLM Sea-Lion to offer new features as more SE Asian firms use it
After releasing the latest model with “reasoning” capabilities on April 15, its researchers at AI Singapore said they plan to add voice recognition later in 2025, followed by…
AI adoption for work safety faces challenges in Indonesia
The country is lagging behind on the implementation of basic principles of work safety and health, potentially hindering the adoption of AI and other automated technologies that…
Japan’s health ministry to start testing AI in safety checks on meat
The research aims to confirm whether the checked meat has abnormalities through AI analysis of photographs.
News organisations in Asia Pacific embrace AI innovations
The World Association of News Publisher's AI Showcase: Best Case Studies from the WAN-IFRA AI Catalyst Programme featured three news organisations presenting their prototypes:…
Go big or go home: South Korea’s presidential hopefuls pledge mega AI investments
Despite the parade of lofty promises, observers are raising concerns that many of the proposals lack practical details.
Beijing’s robot half-marathon puts innovations to the test
The marathon, despite some imperfect performances like an occasional stumble, proved that China's humanoid robots are moving from flashy laboratory demos to real-world scenarios.
Bhutan police to install AI-powered number plate recognition cameras to enhance public safety
According to the Royal Bhutan Police, the cameras will be linked to a central monitoring centre, allowing real-time data transmission and analysis.
Malaysia signs MoU with China to strengthen AI and digital economy
Under the MoU, both parties will cooperate in, among others, policy coordination and regulatory alignment, industrial digital transformation, digital technology innovation and…