AI can now replicate your personality with stunning accuracy after a two-hour interview, according to research from Stanford and Google DeepMind. While these digital personas could transform fields like social science and personalized AI tools, concerns are mounting over ethical risks and potential misuse.

In Greater Manchester, AI cameras have flagged thousands of drivers for using phones or neglecting seat belts. While officials view it as a critical safety move, others question if this signals a shift towards increased surveillance in everyday life.

Rakuten has introduced an unmanned delivery service in Tokyo's Chuo Ward, marking its first foray into automated delivery in the city. The service allows customers to order from thousands of items and have them delivered by robots to various pick-up points.

The 2024 Africa Tech Festival wrapped up as a historic event celebrating technological trailblazers across the continent. With an emphasis on skills development and gender diversity in tech, the festival showcased pioneering achievements and fostered collaboration among Africa’s leading innovators.

I am profoundly disturbed to find that my identity is being stolen by others and greatly object to them using it to say whatever they wish,” Sir David Attenborough stated, reacting to the use of AI technology that cloned his voice.

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a critic of big tech censorship, as the incoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr is known for his outspoken stance on free speech and has proposed significant regulatory reforms for major tech companies, including imposing transparency requirements and tougher actions on platforms with foreign ties

This holiday season, AI is stepping into Santa's boots to make personalized phone calls to children, blending technology with tradition. From tailored greetings to festive chats, discover how AI is reshaping the magic of Christmas.

U.S. corporations are eyeing significant opportunities in China’s modernization of traditional industries and its development of new sectors. Companies like Milliken & Co. and GE Vernova are enhancing their technological foothold in the country, benefiting from China's commitment to energy transition and product innovation.

China's YLC-2E radar, unveiled at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, is a world-first with AI-enhanced detection of stealth aircraft. Its modular design and intelligent algorithms provide resilience against jamming and improved energy efficiency for target identification.

Indonesia's elementary schools will soon offer coding and AI as elective subjects to foster critical and systematic thinking among students, supporting President Widodo's push for enhanced human resource quality through fun and interactive education.

More than a dozen U.S.-based employees of TSMC have filed a class action lawsuit, alleging that the chipmaking giant discriminates against non-Asian staff in hiring, firing, and work standards. The plaintiffs claim non-Asian workers face isolation, verbal abuse, and exclusion from business discussions often conducted in Mandarin.

OpenAI is set to launch AI agents that automate complex tasks from simple user instructions, signaling a major leap in AI technology. Expected to transform industries with capabilities like data entry and form completion, these agents could drive significant productivity gains despite projected development costs surpassing $10 billion by 2026.

The Shanghai Academy of AI for Science (SAIS) unveiled the "Top 10 Frontiers in AI for Science" at the 2024 AI for Science Innovation Forum. The frontiers, created with partners like Fudan University and Alibaba Cloud, highlight key areas where AI could transform scientific research, from modeling complex problems to quantum computing integration.

AI Singapore's Speech Lab has developed an AI model proficient in understanding Singlish, a local mix of English, slang, and dialects. The breakthrough is being used in healthcare settings and emergency response to improve transcription accuracy and patient care.

OpenAI's o1 model marks a turning point in AI, utilizing "test-time compute" for more human-like thinking and real-time decision-making. This shift challenges traditional scaling methods and may reshape the demand for AI hardware.

Seventeen companies, including iFlytek, which has been under U.S. sanctions since 2019, have signed agreements to set up or expand operations in Hong Kong as part of a government-led push to bolster the city’s tech sector. The move is expected to contribute HK$42 billion in investments and create around 17,000 jobs.

Google DeepMind’s release of AlphaFold 3’s source code and model weights marks a pivotal moment in AI and molecular biology. The tool’s advanced capabilities, now accessible for academic use, promise to transform how we study protein interactions and accelerate progress in drug discovery and disease treatment.

Researchers have developed an AI-powered e-nose capable of detecting oil spills and identifying their origin based on volatile compounds. The device, significantly cheaper and more portable than current gas analysis equipment, can aid in environmental monitoring and oil field studies.

A report by SymphonyAI and Regulation Asia shows that despite AI's potential in fighting financial crime, only 15% of Asian financial institutions have advanced AI in their compliance systems. Legacy system integration and regulatory challenges impede progress, leaving them vulnerable as financial crimes evolve.

AI didn’t sway the election,” says Professor Hany Farid, but it spread misinformation and reinforced partisan beliefs. Experts highlight how social media, especially X, allowed unmoderated AI content, fueling confusion and distrust.