Google’s AI search service available in Japan on trial basis
With the new Search Generative Experience, users can type questions into the search engine and get relevant information without reading through several websites.
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ChatGPT turns to business as popularity wanes
According to analytics company Similarweb, ChatGPT traffic dropped by nearly 10 per cent in June and again in July, falls that could be attributed to school summer break.
After moon landing, India to launch mission to study the sun
It will be the first dedicated Indian space mission for observations of the Sun to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
AI’s on a roll, but miles to go before tech could replace humans
Tech without the human touch — consciousness, if you will — has its own pitfalls.
Number of China’s netizens passes 1 billion mark
Online platforms providing services relating to videos, car-hailing, trip bookings and literature all witnessed fast growth in the number of users in the first six months of this…
Indonesia’s protectionism may stand in way of ASEAN digital economy pact
ASEAN’s digital economy is projected to triple to almost US$1 trillion by the end of 2030 through the natural adoption of digital technologies.
Hong Kong’s first licensed retail virtual-asset exchange launched
Officials and industry insiders believe the launch of HashKey Exchange’s crypto trading platform for retail investors marks a milestone in Hong Kong’s Web3 development.
Making money virtually: The success of video chat applications in Pakistan
In March 2023, the State Bank reported that over $8.93 million was remitted out of Pakistan in the last two years through video chat apps.
Indian tech firms meet with local digital companies
The forum was attended by the Cambodia Digital Tech Association, which includes firms that specialise in software, data analytics, cyber security, fintech, edutech, agritech and…
Good healthcare with less manpower is possible with new technology: S’pore chief health scientist
This is critical as the rapidly ageing population will increase demand for healthcare, says Singapore’s chief health scientist Tan Chorh Chuan.