Kia to expand EV lineup with mass market appeal
On top of its existing models, the EV6 and EV9, the South Korean carmaker debuted the EV5, a compact electric sports utility vehicle. It also introduced two concept cars, the Kia…
$1.6 billion semiconductor plant inaugurated in Bac Ninh
South Korea's Amkor Technology, a global semiconductor packaging and test service provider, inaugurated its 23-hectare factory in Vietnam on October 11.
New AI scoring system eyed for 2024 Paris Olympics
The Judging Support System (JSS) captures gymnasts’ movements with a camera and uses AI to evaluate their performance based on image analysis.
Japan seeking G7 agreement on AI development guidelines
Kishida said that as this year’s G7 chair, he is leading the Hiroshima AI Process, a framework to discuss ways to use and regulate generative AI.
E-wallets require novel use cases as QRIS muscles in: Analysts
While consumers welcome the central bank’s initiative for doing away with a confusing array of payment options, it raises questions about the business models of e-wallets…
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son expects artificial general intelligence to be realised in 10 years
Though the definition of artificial general intelligence has yet to be concretely defined, Son posited that it “will be ten times smarter than the sum of human intelligence”.
Driven by breakthrough AI, humanoid robots make grand entry
A study shows that the global market for such products could grow at about 53 percent annually from 2023 to 2030.
South Korea to begin experiment with central bank digital currency
The central bank digital currency, a digital form of central bank money, is equivalent to the state currency and serves as digital payment for institutions and individuals.
Does ChatGPT boost or reduce productivity?
Various studies have conflicting insights regarding ChatGPT productivity. Nevertheless, they prove that it is an emerging technology with immense potential.
Vietnam aims to develop a robust semiconductor industry
The Southeast Asian country has set a goal to become a hub for the semiconductor industry for the ASEAN region, and part of the global value chain.