International Centre for Transformational Artificial Intelligence set up in Bengaluru
The ICTAI is expected to develop AI foundational frameworks, tools and assets, including curated data-sets and unique AI algorithms. It will develop standards and support policy development related to information technology such as data storage, information security, privacy, and ethics for data capture and use.
Thailand’s blockchain solar power producers face extra fees to offset state utility losses
Government regulators fear an explosion in independent power generation will lead to a reduction in revenue. Currently, there is no information regarding how much the solar power producers will be charged or even when the fees will come into effect.
Rooms that take shape based on behaviour
Three main areas that will profoundly change the way architects design, develop and manufacture in the future are being explored. They are machine learning and artificial intelligence; digital fabrication and robot fabrication; and augmented reality and virtual reality.
Indonesia’s UGM collaborates for airport weather system
Air transportation is responsible for boosting the connectivity among the different regions of Indonesia. With Indonesia being a maritime country, connectivity through aviation is one of the ways in uniting the country and reducing the disparity among the regions.
Malaysian fintech firm raises funds to expand regionally
The online money transfer platform will use the funds to will be used to open more corridors with Malaysian business trade partners like Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Vietnam and Hong Kong. The firm will also use the funds to expand its team to accommodate its growth and maintain its service level quality.
How Malaysia can embrace technological change the right way
Technological changes should work for us rather than against us. In the context of Malaysia, it is important for the country to identify niche technological areas that can be harnessed and developed.
Hong Kong contractor invests HK$100m via digital token fund to invest in Japanese cryptocurrency
The investment is propped up by an HK$11.4 billion Hangzhou government-backed global fund. Fund will also enable the firm to support and incubate tech start-ups.
New Zealand invests in ambitious research projects
The research projects will be able to improve the lives of New Zealanders by enhancing the economy, environment and society. Among some of the technologies that will be utilised by the projects are machine learning, artificial intelligence, and drones.
NSW trials collision avoidance tech on its buses
Mobileye will be able to do its functions with the use of a single camera mounted on the windshield. The trial will involve all 38 double-decker B-Line buses. The B-Line drivers will now have a third eye on the road to help keep customers and other road users safe.
