Ant Group is relying on Chinese-made semiconductors to train artificial intelligence models to reduce costs and lessen dependence on restricted US technology, according to people familiar with the matter. The Alibaba-owned company has used chips from domestic suppliers, including those tied to its parent, Alibaba, and Huawei Technologies to train large language models using the […]

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Kay Firth-Butterfield is a globally recognised leader in ethical artificial intelligence and a distinguished AI ethics speaker. As the former head of AI and Machine Learning at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and one of the foremost voices in AI governance, she has spent her career advocating for technology that enhances, rather than harms, society. […]

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Research conducted by Vlerick Business School has discovered that in the area of AI financial planning, the technology consistently outperforms humans when allocating budgets with strategic guidelines in place. Businesses that use AI for budgeting processes experience substantial improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of budgeting plans compared to human decision-making. The study’s goal was […]

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The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has released a report calling for the UK to lead in navigating the complex intersection of arts and AI. According to the report, titled ‘Rebooting Copyright: How the UK Can Be a Global Leader in the Arts and AI,’ the global race for cultural and technological leadership is still up […]

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A new study from the AI Disclosures Project has raised questions about the data OpenAI uses to train its large language models (LLMs). The research indicates the GPT-4o model from OpenAI demonstrates a “strong recognition” of paywalled and copyrighted data from O’Reilly Media books. The AI Disclosures Project, led by technologist Tim O’Reilly and economist […]

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Amazon has introduced Nova Act, an advanced AI model engineered for smarter agents that can execute tasks within web browsers. While large language models popularised the concept of “agents” as tools that answer queries or retrieve information via methods such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Amazon envisions something more robust. The company defines agents not just […]

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23-25 April 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore GITEX ASIA 2025 will bring together 700+ tech companies, featuring 400+ startups and digital promotion agencies, and 250+ global investors & VCs from 60+ countries. The event will serve as a bridge between the Eastern and Western technology ecosystems and feature 180+ hours of expert insights from 220 […]

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As the adoption of AI accelerates, organisations may overlook the importance of securing their Gen AI products. Companies must validate and secure the underlying large language models (LLMs) to prevent malicious actors from exploiting these technologies. Furthermore, AI itself should be able to recognise when it is being used for criminal purposes. Enhanced observability and […]

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Dame Wendy Hall is a pioneering force in AI and computer science. As a renowned ethical AI speaker and one of the leading voices in technology, she has dedicated her career to shaping the ethical, technical and societal dimensions of emerging technologies. She is the co-founder of the Web Science Research Initiative, an AI Council […]

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The 6th Global Digital Economy Industry Conference 2025 & World AI Industry Exhibition (WAIE) is scheduled from July 30 to August 1 at Shenzhen (Futian) Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event presents an opportunity for manufacturers to find industry partners and collaboration opportunities, and secure domestic and international orders. The Greater Bay Area has a […]

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