China plans to ban exports of rare earth magnet tech
With the global trend toward decarbonisation, China is believed to be seeking to seize control of the magnet supply chain.
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Australian mayor may sue OpenAI for defamation over ChatGPT’s false claims
ChatGPT falsely claimed that the Australian mayor had served time in prison for bribery.
AI and virtual care are transforming hospitals throughout Asia: Philips
Smart hospitals have become necessary in an industry under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, the company's head of health systems sales said.
China’s digital economy to receive top priority
The National Development and Reform Commission said accelerated steps will be taken to build a data elements market system, among others.
Tokyo museum showcases ‘extinct’ media gadgets
A private museum showcasing outdated media equipment and tools has opened in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
Singapore is top Asian city in Smart City Index, ranks 7th worldwide
The smartest cities in the world in 2023 are Zurich in the No. 1 spot, followed by Oslo and Canberra, according to the index which takes into account input from the cities’…
Undertakers in China use AI to allow people to communicate with their deceased loved ones
Undertakers in China are using artificial intelligence to generate life-like avatars of people who have died, allowing their loved ones to “communicate” with them.
Naver to support Saudi Arabia in building city-scale digital twin, super app
The projects are expected to utilise Naver’s robotics and AI-enabled solution for Saudi Arabia’s city-scale simulations and city monitoring.
Elon’s Twitter ripe for a misinformation avalanche
Since Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, he has trashed the platform’s online safety division and as a result, misinformation is back on the rise.
Can we trust machines doing the news?
As we come to rely more on AI-generated information in everyday settings, the question of trust becomes more important.