
DeepSeek's progress shows rise of China's AI companies, says Chinese official
China says DeepSeek adheres to an open-source approach and promotes the widespread application of AI technology globally.
Wed Mar 05 2025

OpenAI rolls out GPT-4.5 for some paying users, to expand access next week
GPT-4.5 improves pattern recognition, generates creative insights without reasoning, and shows greater emotional intelligence, company says.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies
AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.
Sat Feb 15 2025

DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025

Musk will pull OpenAI bid if ChatGPT maker remains non-profit, lawyers say
Elon Musk has been trying to block the startup he co-founded and later left from becoming a for-profit firm.
Fri Feb 14 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back
The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025

OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports
Sam Altman says the company's board of directors intends to make clear it has no interest in Elon Musk's "supposed bid".
Tue Feb 11 2025

Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI
OpenAI was valued at $157 bil in its last funding round, cementing its status as one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025

Macron signals investments of 109 billion euros in French AI by private sector
AI requires huge amounts of energy to power massive data centres, with Europe seen struggling to meet future demand.
Mon Feb 10 2025

AI could replace 70 per cent of tasks in computer-based jobs, study says
According to experts, artificial intelligence is likely to have a "seismic impact" on the economy and society.
Sun Feb 09 2025

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025

South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025

FIFA announces largest prize in football for Club World Cup
The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the US between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion.
Thu Mar 06 2025

US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers as part of Trump cuts, sparking backlash
The memo directed agency staff to work with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to make the cuts.
Thu Mar 06 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Economic Policy | Can it be real? Is political risk reducing?
Economic policy unplugged with insights from Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at KSI Strategic Institute, uncover the reality behind political risk in a rapidly changing global market.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump's early immigration enforcement record, by the numbers
Migrant arrests are often used as a proxy to estimate illegal crossings although some migrants also enter undetected.
Thu Mar 06 2025
MWC 2025: TM leading Malaysia’s digital leap with AI, 5G
As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, investments in AI, 5G, and cloud infrastructure are becoming critical to shaping the nation’s future. The digital economy is expected to contribute more than 25% to Malaysia’s GDP by 2025, with key players like Telekom Malaysia (TM) at the forefront of this evolution. From Private 5G solutions to AI-driven enterprise services, TM is laying the foundation for Malaysia to emerge as a regional technology hub.
Thu Mar 06 2025
MWC 2025: YTL’s breakthroughs in AI and digital transformation
Artificial intelligence and digital innovation are reshaping industries worldwide and Malaysia is making bold moves to lead the transformation. The global AI market is projected to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2030, and Malaysia is positioning itself among the top 20 AI nations. From AI-powered manufacturing to next-generation supercomputing, YTL Communications is at the forefront, driving advancements that will redefine connectivity, automation and financial inclusion.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Sports can be lifeline for children with intellectual disabilities - SOPj
Parents have been urged to encourage their children with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports and interactive activities.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Oil settles down more than 2% on Wednesday
Oil prices settled down for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday after U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected build, adding a further headwind as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to increase output in April and U.S. tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Canada and US offered Uyghurs in Thailand asylum before deportation to China, sources say
Thailand took no action for fear of upsetting China, where they were covertly deported last week.
Thu Mar 06 2025

TVET no longer a second choice, says skills foundation
TVET offers an alternative route for students who may struggle with traditional subjects but excel in technical and practical skills.
Thu Mar 06 2025