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
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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
Samsung earlier today announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25, establishing a new standard for mobile devices with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. The Galaxy S25 series introduces multimodal AI agents, which significantly redefine how users interact with their phones and the world around them. As
In a recent bit of news, NVIDIA and TSMC, two tech giants, revealed a collaboration focused on the development of robotics and autonomous vehicles. This partnership signifies a significant step forward in these rapidly advancing fields. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, hosted a “trillion-dollar banquet” in Taiwan, where he invited
NVIDIA has strongly criticised the Biden Administration’s new “AI Diffusion” rule. Specifically, this regulation imposes strict controls on the export of AI technology. As a result, countries that are not on a select list of trusted nations must apply for a special license. This license is required to obtain advanced
Malaysia has officially entered the era of AI-powered banking. With the recent approval of Ryt Bank, a digital banking venture by YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Limited, the country takes a significant step forward. Notably, this launch marks a major milestone for the nation’s financial sector. Moreover, the
The United States has announced new restrictions on the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to Malaysia. As a result, Malaysia has been placed in a category with limited access to high-performance computing power. The move, confirmed by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, aims to maintain American dominance in
Nothing Phone (3) Returning as a Flagship A leaked internal email shared by renowned tech leaker @evleaks confirms that the upcoming Nothing Phone (3) will mark a significant shift for the brand, positioning it as its first flagship smartphone. The email, directly from Nothing CEO Carl Pei, outlines the company’s