UK govt to allocate US$5 mln for AI to help industries cut carbon emissions
MOSCOW: The government of the United Kingdom announced Tuesday that it will allocate nearly £4 million (US$5.08 million) in government funds for new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to help industries cut carbon emissions to reach net zero emission goals, reported Sputnik. New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly […]
Council praised for using technology to enhance services
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been praised by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian for setting a leading example in utilising technology to improve the town’s services. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, emphasised the significance of this effort in light of Sarawak’s current […]
Travel platform Booking.com taps into AI, eyes China
TORONTO: Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) trip planner at the Collision conference in Toronto on Tuesday, emphasising that China is a “hotbed for technology” and that it may step up its expansion in that market in the future. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, the […]
Zoom unveils AI-powered Intelligent Director to enhance hybrid working
KUALA LUMPUR: Zoom Video Communications Inc (Zoom) has launched the award-winning Intelligent Director for Zoom Rooms, to enhance connection and optimise the conference room experience for hybrid work. For hybrid meetings with a Zoom Room, Intelligent Director uses artificial intelligence (AI) and multiple cameras to provide the best image and angle of participants in the […]
AI technology unveils John Lennon’s last song
LONDON: Paul McCartney, the renowned member of The Beatles, has expressed both awe and intrigue towards the implementation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology in music production. In a recent interview with the BBC, McCartney revealed that AI technology was harnessed to extract John Lennon’s voice from old demo recordings, with the aim of creating The […]
The alien invasion
In a few years artificial intelligence virtual assistants will be as common as the smart phone. – Dave Waters, pioneer of artificial intelligence While everyone seems to be throwing themselves headlong into ‘technology’ and artificial intelligence in a frenzy of euphoria without treading the waters, let me play Devil’s Advocate. Let’s take ChatGPT for example. […]
Dare to change with Artificial ‘Inspiration’
BY EUNICE LAW MEI YUAN The design industry has undergone dramatic changes over the past few decades, and the emergence of rapid AI tools is set to revolutionize the way we approach design in the future. With the rise of novel technologies, designers have been compelled to adapt and embrace change, and the incorporation of […]
Manipulating technology to ease life
‘A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.’ —Alan Perlis, American computer scientist. At first, I planned to fully write this, my first column, using an artificial intelligence (AI) writer. But somehow, AI wasn’t able to do that. People are praising the miracle that is AI, especially after […]
Capital A introduces new AI-powered virtual assistant
SEPANG: Capital A Bhd, the parent company of AirAsia, has introduced the all-new ‘Ask Bo’ virtual assistant that features enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, replacing the AirAsia Virtual Allstar (AVA). Chief executive officer (CEO) Tony Fernandes said the company reiterates its commitment to transparent communications and better customer experience for its […]
Palm oil industry must be ready to accept new technology changes
KUALA LUMPUR: The palm oil industry must always be prepared to embrace changes in terms of new technologies amid these challenging times, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, said this included the adoption of the fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) concept and the usage […]
