Meta Snatches Apple AI Infrastructure Lead Amid Subdued Hiring Push
Meta has once again made headlines by bringing aboard a senior Apple AI executive. Frank Chu, who oversaw Apple’s cloud infrastructure for AI models, as well as training…
Category: AI, Science & Technology
Nvidia CEO Visits TSMC in Taipei Amid Tense US-China Chip Talks
Taipei, 22 August 2025 – Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang made a brief stop in Taipei on Friday to meet with leaders of chipmaking partner TSMC, as the…
Malaysia’s Digital Leap: Bridging the Gap with AI
Malaysia’s journey toward digitisation is gaining momentum—but a recent industry report highlights significant gaps that must be addressed if the nation is to become a true AI-enabled powerhouse.…
Microsoft Restricts Chinese Firms’ Access to Early Cybersecurity Alerts
Microsoft has quietly rolled back some of its early-warning cybersecurity measures for Chinese companies following a wave of hacking attempts targeting its SharePoint software. The tech giant has…
AI-Driven Deepfake Calls Surge in Asia-Pacific: 194% Rise in Voice-Phishing Scams
In a startling turn of events, Asia-Pacific is witnessing a dramatic escalation in AI-powered fraud, particularly deepfake-enabled voice phishing, or “vishing.” Cybersecurity firm Group‑IB reports that fraudulent attempts…
Malaysia Awaits Clarity as Trump Threatens Tariffs on Semiconductor Imports
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington may soon impose a 100 percent tariff on semiconductors imported into the United States, although firms that already manufacture…
Bill Gates Backs Field AI as Robotics Seeks a $2 Billion Breakthrough with Nvidia’s Support
n a notable stride for robotics innovation, Field AI, a company supported by Nvidia, is charting a bold path toward fully autonomous robots by developing the “brains” these…
Malaysia’s National AI Action Plan to Focus on Auditability, Privacy, and Human Oversight
On August 20, 2025, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament that Malaysia’s forthcoming National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan will prioritize transparency, privacy safeguards, security, and…
EPB Group Expands into AI-Powered Healthcare with Incorporation of AI MEDIC Subsidiary
KUALA LUMPUR: EPB Group Berhad (“EPB”), a one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider, has taken a strategic step into the AI-driven healthcare and automation sector with…
Nvidia Unveils Next-Gen AI Chip for China Amid Export Tightrope
Nvidia is quietly engineering a new AI chip tailored for China—code‑named the B30A—that promises performance gains over its current H20 model. Built on the cutting‑edge Blackwell architecture, the…