Thailand ranks second globally for AI adoption growth, Microsoft says
This is driven by strong uptake among data workers and executives.
Artificial Intelligence
Singapore launches new AI supercomputer to boost climate, healthcare research
Called Aspire 2B, the supercomputer has the country’s largest cluster of advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) from US chipmaker Nvidia, allowing it to have more computing…
I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores
As China grapples with an ageing workforce and declining birth rates, companies are betting on robots to be housekeepers for the future and bringing them into people’s homes to…
China unveils upgraded version of AI-powered forecasting system
Researchers said the model will provide intelligent support for marine disaster prevention and mitigation, maritime safety, polar navigation, and efforts to address climate change.
Indonesia’s latest AI-generated earworm is an ode to its energy minister
Since mid-May, Mas Bahlil Ganteng – Indonesian for “Handsome Brother Bahlil” – has spread rapidly across TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp groups, spawning dance videos,…
Japan given access to Anthropic’s Mythos to boost cyber defence
The government is moving quickly to bolster its cyber defences by proactively leveraging such cutting-edge AI.
Thailand’s AI moment: ambition, agents, and a skills deficit
A significant skills deficit is the primary obstacle to AI progress in Thailand, with 51% of organisations citing a shortage of qualified professionals as their main challenge,…
Anthropic looks to set up shop in Singapore, fill roles from finance to product support
On June 4, the careers page on its website advertised four open positions that span finance, product support, and economic research.
Malaysian watercolour artist finds poetry in the theatre of the wet market
Watercolour artist Ryzalman Misran's solo debut exhibition "Berapa Sekilo? Rhythm of the Wet Market" features 30 works and is on view at Awegallery in Petaling Jaya through June 8.
Thailand’s AI Passport questioned over real economic value
Thailand’s 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project is facing a critical test over whether it can move the country beyond simply expanding AI access and towards building genuine…