Thailand plans AI and semiconductor push after IMF export recognition
The policy announcement followed an International Monetary Fund assessment identifying Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia as the world’s four leading net exporters of…
Clearer rules needed in the age of AI, say Malaysian experts
Intellectual property lawyer Sabrina Mohamed Hashim said amendments are necessary as the Act predates AI systems, large-scale data mining and modern digital distribution models.
Man under investigation for secretly recording dates with AI smart glasses in Korea
Case raises fresh concerns over the misuse of AI smart glasses for crimes.
Malaysian state of Selangor moves to study pilot project for ‘sustainable’ AI data centre
The project will check whether the idea is possible and what technical, environmental and governance rules are needed for an artificial intelligence-ready, high-density computing…
Samsung tops Nvidia with record Q2 operating profit
AI memory surge powers record USD $58.99 billion operating profit, well above market expectations.
Nepal brings social media, AI advertising under new national policy
The National Advertising Policy 2026 introduces regulation for influencer marketing, sponsored content and AI-generated ads, while tightening oversight across digital platforms.
As the threat of AI replacement looms larger, Pakistan’s celebrities are fighting back
Some in the industry are pushing for guardrails and protections against AI-based exploitation.
Japan to boost training for statisticians amid demand from AI, big data analytics
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry aims to train about 30 people per year and produce at least 500 highly skilled statisticians every year in the…
Hong Kong star Lawrence Ng sells image rights for AI film, gets paid without having to act
At a recent promotional event for his new drama Deadly Sins, the 62-year-old revealed that AI was used to digitally recreate his appearance as a 20-year-old for an upcoming movie.
Korean AI model decodes animal movements like language
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) model detected autism-related social deficits in mice without prior biological training.