When a robot becomes one of us
The writer says: "Perhaps, then, the true test of the future will not be whether a robot can pass for human, but whether we can remain humane in a world where machines look back…
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Mass cheating scandal at prestigious South Korean university Yonsei ignites calls for clearer AI rules
Some examinees bypassed the monitoring system by manipulating camera angles or capturing screenshots of the test and pasting them into ChatGPT — behaviour later flagged as…
Japan eyes AI-equipped anti-ship missiles for communication to boost deterrence, countering ability
Over the next three years, the ministry aims to assess the status and cost-effectiveness of higher-performance AI and is eyeing fiscal 2029 at the earliest for practical…
Hyundai bets on Nvidia to reboot its autonomous driving ambitions
While rivals like Tesla and Waymo have advanced their autonomous driving technology, Hyundai’s own road map — despite a high-profile investment in US joint venture Motional…
AI tops workplace priorities in India, surpasses pay and burnout issues: Report
Artificial intelligence has become the most influential factor on how Indians approach work, surpassing pay and burnout as the top workplace priority, said a report on Thursday.
Thailand to establish data bureau to combat illicit finance, set for completion by December
It will focus on detecting suspicious transactions through three key mechanisms: identity verification, behavioural analysis, and transaction tracing.
Japanese government to introduce satellite-based maritime digital communication system to help detect suspicious ships
Japan has lagged in developing maritime communication infrastructure compared to land-based systems.
To help indoor vertical farms, Singapore research project aims to optimise crop seeds
The Seed Innovation Hub hosted at NUS received a $22 million boost from the authorities on Nov 5 to advance crop breeding and develop superior seeds with traits such as faster…
China expands PhD talent program to boost sci-tech innovation
Focusing on academic funding and national condition research, the China Association for Science and Technology's project motivated 179 academic associations to train 3,225 PhD…
AI can boost energy security in APEC
The writer says, "By working together on AI-driven energy solutions, China and the United States could set a benchmark for sustainable, high-tech energy collaboration that…