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AI
AI writes buggy code. A silicon valley startup wants to fix It.
Valued at US$1.6bil (RM6.3bil), a tiny start-up called Axiom is building AI systems that can check for mistakes.
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Internet
Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams
Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh had thought he was savvy enough to spot a scam. Until he fell prey to one.
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Cybersecurity
Cambodia approves draft law targeting cyberscammers
Cambodia's government approved a draft law Friday that will hand down harsh sentences against fraudsters running cyberscam operations, a minster told AFP.
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AI
Singapore must train more people to build AI, top official says
Singapore has committed more than SG$1bil (US$782mil/RM3.07bil) to become a global hub for artificial intelligence. But one of the architects of that effort says the country's approach to AI readiness may not be sufficient.
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Smart home
The smart home never quite worked. Now it’s getting an AI reboot.
Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.
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Technology
Exclusive-ABB open to 'more than one' big deal in renewed M&A drive, chairman says
ZURICH, March 13 (Reuters) - ABB is stepping up its acquisition drive and is open to pursuing more than one multi-billion dollar transaction, Chairman Peter Voser told Reuters, as the Swiss engineering group looks to speed up growth after years of divestments.
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AI
Feeling ‘amateur’ at retirement planning, they asked AI for help
More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement – even if they eventually turn to a human.
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Technology
China's People's Congress approves five-year plan prioritising tech
China's National People's Congress on Thursday approved a new five-year plan for 2026-2030, which will see Beijing accelerate the development of key technologies including semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
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AI
What do AI chatbots discuss among themselves? We sent one to find out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the AI-only social network.
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AI
Google Maps offers chat search with ‘Ask Maps’ AI feature
Alphabet Inc is making one of the biggest changes to Google Maps in over a decade, with an "Ask Maps" feature that will allow users to interact with the product like a chatbot.
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Internet
‘Cyber confession room’ where China youth share struggles like financial problems gains traction
Young people shun sharing feelings, fears with family or friends, turn to virtual spaces, which experts warn could erode real human contact.
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AI
China’s OpenClaw frenzy tests Xi’s approach to regulate AI
The OpenClaw frenzy that spread throughout China is testing Beijing's approach to artificial intelligence, as it seeks to balance the push for cutting-edge innovation against concerns over data security.
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Social media
US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial
Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of intentionally trying to hook young internet users.
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Technology
Meta pushes AI model 'Avocado' rollout to May or later, NYT reports
March 12 (Reuters) - Meta has postponed the release of its artificial intelligence model "Avocado" to at least May, from this month, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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AI
AI is making people sound boringly alike, scientists warn
Artificial intelligence is eroding the subtleties, nuances and individuality of speech, writing and even thought, a group of psychologists and computer scientists are warning.
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Technology
Musk's X submits remedies relating to its blue check mark, EU spokesperson says
March 13 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's social media platform X has submitted remedies in relation to its blue checkmark verification feature following a fine of 120 million euros ($137.63 million), a European Commission spokesperson said on Friday.
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Technology
Amazon plans to move Prime Day event to June from July, Bloomberg News reports
March 12 (Reuters) - Amazon.com is planning to move its Prime Day sale event up to late June, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, marking a rare shift in calendar for the critical, decade-old shopping event.
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Technology
SentinelOne's quarterly profit forecast falls short of estimates amid stiff competition
March 12 (Reuters) - Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne forecast quarterly profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, signaling a cautious stance amid intense competition from larger rivals and a finance leadership transition.
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Technology
Adobe's longtime CEO to exit role amid AI disruption, shares fall
March 12 (Reuters) - Adobe's longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen will leave his role once a successor is appointed, the design software maker said on Thursday, sending its shares down over 7% in extended trading on renewed worries around its strategy as it grapples with AI disruption.
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Technology
Telus says it is investigating hack of its systems
March 12 (Reuters) - Canadian telecommunications and business services firm Telus is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to some of its systems, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.
