Al seminar attracts 300 participants
SIBU: Three hundred people from various backgrounds participated in a seminar entitled ‘Harnessing the Magic of AI to Lead the Future of Business,’ organised by The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) recently. According to the association’s statement yesterday (Nov 16), the seminar, hosted by the Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce […]
AI may be of help for visually impaired: Sim
SIBU: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially revolutionise assistance for the visually impaired. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, with the advancement of this technology, it coud help them ‘see’. “Last year, the AI could not hear you. But this year, the AI can speak to you. By next year, the AI […]
Training programme to enhance marketing and business through AI
KUCHING: In today’s fast-paced business environment, businesses must remain agile and innovative not only to survive but to thrive. Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) president Kong Chiong Ung said more and more businesses realise that in order to stand out in the highly competitive market, they must continuously explore new […]
Upskilling people crucial in the era of AI
DUBAI: Governments can do more to upskill people and protect jobs in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), experts at the Global Future Councils forum said. Micaela Mantegna, a TED Fellow at Universidad de San Andrés, emphasised the importance of addressing current AI risks in a session titled ‘From Abogamers to Prompt Engineers: Navigating a […]
Deputy Premier urges AI integration to combat climate change
KUCHING: Asia for Animals (AFA) has been advised to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their research and data analysis to enhance future policy-making decisions related to climate change. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr. Sim Kui Hian suggested that AFA and other organisations explore the potential of AI to help address the threats posed by climate […]
Ministry developing code of ethics for AI
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTI), in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, representatives of government agencies, higher education institutions and industry players, is developing a code of ethics and governance for artificial intelligence (AI). Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang in a Facebook post said the code of […]
Research and AI to get substantial funding
KUCHING: The state government will give substantial allocation for research activities, including Artificial intelligence (AI) in Sarawak. Although Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg did not disclose the exact amount of the allocation, he assured that it will be included in the state’s next budget. “In the next budget, we will of […]
AI needs to be given extra attention to meet industry’s needs
KUALA LUMPUR: The field of artificial intelligence (AI) should be given extra attention, especially at the tertiary education level, so as to meet the needs of the industry, as well as to explore new areas, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said this is because Malaysia has been seen as lagging behind […]
Swinburne pioneers research on AI potential in digital healthcare
KUCHING: Two academics from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak presented their ground-breaking research during the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress held in Amsterdam from Aug 25 to 28. The academics were from the university’s Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science. According to a press release by Swinburne, the ESC Congress 2023 focused on challenges […]
Zoom AI companion now available to paid user accounts at no additional cost
KUALA LUMPUR: Zoom Video Communications Inc announced that its generative artificial intelligence (AI) digital assistant, Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ) is now included at no additional cost for customers with the paid services in their Zoom user accounts. In a statement, Zoom also announced that Zoom IQ for Sales, its conversational intelligence software, will […]
