AI may facilitate communication with the deaf
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is holding out hope that artificial intelligence (AI) would eventually facilitate communication between the deaf community and those with normal hearing. He said with advancements in AI, there is a possibility that it can convert sign language gestures into speech or text. “The interesting thing is […]
A game-changer in industry and healthcare innovation
By Dr Miko Chang May Lee What is a “Digital Twin”? Two decades ago, Dr. Michael Grieves, a professor at Florida Institute of Technology, coined the term “Digital Twin” in 2003, defining it as virtual representations mirroring physical assets, offering insights throughout their lifecycle. However, the concept traces back to the 1960s when digital models […]
AI tech, Payung Rahmah among focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media as well as the Payung Rahmah initiative will be among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Lee Chean Chung (PH-Petaling Jaya) will ask the Science, Technology and Innovation Minister […]
Swinburne Sarawak and Biotective inks MOA to develop AI
KUCHING: Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian urges the society to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) because it has become part of our daily lives, lest we will get left behind. Dr Sim said this in his speech before witnessing the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) exchange ceremony between Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus […]
FINAS CEO: Importance of readiness and embracing changes brought about by AI
KUCHING: The exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology within Malaysia’s film industry involves understanding its transformative impact and recognising how AI enhancements can elevate the industry holistically. National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib stressed the importance of readiness and embracing the changes brought about by AI technology. “Globally […]
Malaysia seeks UAE’s expertise to boost cooperation in AI
DUBAI: Malaysian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin expressed Malaysia’s interest in learning from the UAE’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The envoy said the potential to collaborate for mutual benefits could be further established and strengthened. Ahmad Fadil was speaking to BERNAMA on the sidelines of the World […]
IPTs told to produce graduates based on needs of industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) wants institutions of higher education (IPTs) to look at the fields of electrical and electronics (E&E) and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the needs of industry in the country. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said there is a high demand in these fields, which […]
Ethical challenges in AI-driven recruitment
By Dr Agnes Lim Siang Siew The fourth industrial revolution has brought about significant changes through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which has positively transformed various sectors. AI refers to intelligent systems that can understand their surroundings and perform tasks, similar to human cognitive abilities. In the field of recruitment, AI has revolutionized processes […]
Balancing benefits and pitfalls of ChatGPT usage
KUCHING: ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is known to have taken the world by storm in just five days, with people using it for various reasons — for assignments, proofreading, generating ideas, and many more. All the more, the understanding of how and when to utilise it for a good purpose is essential, especially for […]
The year AI disrupted the entertainment industry
By Anthony Wong Once, artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverses were the subjects of science fiction. However, throughout 2023, we have witnessed the awe-inspiring public releases of AI-generative technologies like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion. These advancements have propelled AI into the mainstream, revolutionizing human-machine interactions and granting us access to new frontiers of knowledge. AI […]
