Bangladesh launches first shared GPU cloud facility to boost AI, research
The move aims to accelerate higher education, research, and machine learning-based skills development.
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South Korean creator, copyright groups oppose ‘use first, pay later’ stance in government AI plan
They argued it would weaken creators’ control over their own works and undermine the long-term sustainability of Korea’s cultural industries.
Bringing Vietnamese heroines to life with AR
By combining augmented reality with storytelling, Vietnamese Female Heroes brings legendary women from Vietnam’s past off the page and onto the screen through vivid animations…
Indonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakes
X has reassured the government that its AI chatbot, Grok, will not be used for pornographic purposes and will enforce accounts found to be misusing the platform for illicit…
Bhutan, Canada partner to strengthen AI policy and governance
Following an initial consultation, a one-and-a-half-day training session commenced to help policymakers, government officials, and thought leaders understand Al's role in public…
Viral app in China bares ‘safety anxiety’ among solo dwellers
According to the 2025 China Statistical Yearbook, single-person households now account for approximately 20 percent of the country's sampled population.
Thailand awaits new law to manage over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year
In a recent report, the Pollution Control Department said Thailand generated more than 400,000 tonnes of electronic waste in 2023, including used and discarded smartphones and…
Indonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexualised images
The Communications and Digital Ministry has summoned X officials to discuss the matter.
Why South Korea is vying to be first to regulate AI
Seoul’s first-mover bid aims to shape global AI norms, but leaves companies grappling with uncertainty.
Drones, cameras, action! New tech coming to Cambodia’s dolphin conservation areas
The year 2025 marked a historic first for Cambodia, with no recorded dolphin deaths throughout the entire year.