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Dylan Tan, co-founder of Replyr, a Malaysian startup, has developed an AI chatbot called SOH AI designed to waste scammers’ time and disrupt their operations. The chatbot mimics human conversation, engaging scammers in lengthy and ultimately fruitless exchanges. The Inspiration Behind SOH AI View this post on Instagram
The Rise of the Machines: Apple and Meta Enter the Humanoid Robot Race The tech landscape is witnessing a thrilling new chapter unfold: the emergence of AI-powered humanoid robots. Two industry titans, Apple and Meta, are spearheading this revolution, each with distinct approaches and ambitious visions. Apple’s Stealthy Advance Apple,
OpenAI Seeks Collaboration with China After U-Turn on Access In a significant shift, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed a desire to collaborate with China on artificial intelligence, reversing the company’s previous decision to restrict access to ChatGPT and other AI services in the country. Speaking at the Paris AI
A new international study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has revealed that repeated exposure to deepfake videos makes individuals more likely to believe their claims, even when they are false. The study, which involved 8,070 participants from eight countries, highlights the growing risk of misinformation in the
“DeepSar” is Sarawak’s AI Model Currently in Development Sarawak’s Premier, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has announced plans to develop a proprietary Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) named “DeepSar.” Specifically, this AI model focuses on integrating diverse local data. This approach helps facilitate global sharing. Ultimately, it aims
Google CEO Hints at Future Ads for Gemini AI Assistant Google CEO Sundar Pichai has hinted that ads may appear in the company’s powerful new Gemini AI assistant. During Alphabet’s investor call today, he acknowledged that Gemini currently relies on free tiers and subscriptions for monetisation. However, he added that
AI adoption in Asia is surging ahead of the global curve. Still, fundamental challenges in data quality, security, and availability threaten to stall progress, according to a new study by Hitachi Vantara. Asia Leads in AI Adoption, But Challenges Remain The Hitachi Vantara State of Data Infrastructure Survey reveals that
WhatsApp Users Can Now Talk to ChatGPT with Pictures & Audio OpenAI has significantly enhanced its ChatGPT integration on WhatsApp, bringing the powerful AI chatbot closer to users with limited data or storage. Following the initial launch in December, which restricted interactions to text input, ChatGPT now supports image and
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature called “Deep Research” designed to revolutionise how users access and analyse information. This innovative tool leverages the power of OpenAI’s o3 model, optimised for web browsing and Python analysis, to delve deep into hundreds of online sources and generate comprehensive, in-depth reports. Beyond
OpenAI is set to expand access to its powerful new reasoning models, with the upcoming release of o3-mini. This marks a significant step forward for ChatGPT, bringing enhanced capabilities to both paid and free users. The “o” series of AI models, developed by OpenAI, are designed to excel in complex