Big potential: Adapting faster to AI technology in as many areas as possible will help Malaysia with proactive planning, which includes looking at talent, norms, standards, and research and development, says the writer. — 123rf
ABOUT a week ago, I decided to make a video ahead of my meeting in Beijing, on the use of artificial intelligence in the media.
The video was no ordinary recording since, finally, AI technology can professionally produce a work of me speaking in Mandarin, even though I’m not fluent in it at all.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
