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☆ ASEAN launches guide for governing AI, but experts say there are challenges
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Sheila Chiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Close up of woman's hand touching illuminated and multi-coloured LED display screen, connecting to the future. People, lifestyle and technologyThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday published a framework for artificial intelligence governance, but experts say member states being at "different stages of digital development" could pose a challenge. "The guide seeks to establish common principles for trustworthy AI and suggest best practices for how to implement trustworthy AI in ASEAN," said Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information. Singapore is hosting the 4th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting from Feb. 1-2 to discuss emerging digital issues including AI and cyber scams. Kristina Fong, lead researcher for economic affairs at ASEAN Studies Centre, said "the light-touch, flexible approach" to managing AI risks with the guide is a "reflection of the challenges posed by the development gaps between ASEAN member states."

Persons: Kristina Fong, Fong Organizations: of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, Singapore's Ministry of Communications, Information, ASEAN Digital Ministers, ASEAN Studies Centre Locations: Singapore

☆ New A.I. working group aims to shape policy for key Democratic bloc
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Emily Wilkins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

WASHINGTON — Democrats on Capitol Hill are forming a new working group on artificial intelligence and prioritizing how to prevent deepfakes from wreaking havoc on personal lives, national security and the upcoming 2024 elections. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., will chair the new AI working group in the New Democrat Coalition, a 97-member bloc of House members that typically avoid the spotlight but wield significant influence over policy within the caucus. "There's real concern about the potential for AI generated disinformation, real concern about misuse of advanced AI models," Kilmer told CNBC. Another concerning aspect for many lawmakers is what AI generated images could mean in the world of campaign ads. Ron DeSantis recently used AI in an ad to replicate former president Donald Trump's voice "reading" a post that Trump had written on social media.

Persons: Derek Kilmer, Kilmer, Joe Morelle, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump's, Trump, Joe Biden, Democratic Minnesota Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Kevin McCarthy Organizations: WASHINGTON, Democrats, Capitol, New Democrat Coalition, House, CNBC, Homeland Security Department, New Dems, Florida Republican Gov, Republican National Committee, Senate, Democratic Minnesota, Dems Locations: Taiwan, China

☆ In Urgent Need of Ammunition, Ukraine Speeds Its Own Production
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Gaya Gupta | Alina Lobzina | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

When an office building next to her gleaming glass residential skyscraper in Moscow was hit by a drone filled with explosives early on Sunday, Mari Kletanina seemed worried. “People are consciously or unconsciously ignoring it,” wrote Aleksandr Kynev, a Russian political analyst. “This is the time of сonflict, a conflict of interests, so this is a natural procedure,” Mr. Yzakov said. “We live in a difficult time.”Russian government officials seemed to be more serious about the threat. “If attacks continue, then there will be no new sales at the current prices.”

Persons: Mari Kletanina, Kletanina, ”, Aleksandr Kynev, “, Mirlan Yzakov, Mr, Yzakov, Maria Zakharova, Dmitri S, Peskov, ” Andrei Perla, Vladimir V, Putin, Maksim Khodyrev, Khodyrev Organizations: Russian Foreign Ministry Locations: Moscow, Russia, Ukraine, Russian, Kremlin

☆ Shakespeare's works have inspired innovation for over 400 years. Now, 5G could make his plays even more immersive.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Sarah Sloat | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Royal Shakespeare Company has been using tech to transform The Bard's work for years. The Royal Shakespeare Company is a theater group based in Stratford-upon-Avon, England — Shakespeare's birthplace. The Royal Shakespeare Company hasn't used 5G in production yet, but the deployment is on "a very close horizon," Ellis said. In 2016, the Royal Shakespeare Company incorporated a digital avatar into a real-time performance of "The Tempest," Shakespeare's last play. A Royal Shakespeare Company actor performs in "Dream."

Persons: William Shakespeare, Sarah Ellis, Ellis, that's, Ellis —, it's, Ariel, Stuart Martin Organizations: Royal Shakespeare Company, Ericsson Locations: Stratford, Avon, England, Swedish

HONG KONG, July 18 (Reuters) - China plans to appoint the CEO of state-owned telecoms giant China Unicom (0762.HK), (600050.SS), Liu Liehong, as the head of its new national data bureau, four sources said, putting him in charge of efforts to make the country a digital superpower. China announced plans for the data bureau in March as part of a sweeping government reshuffle. Its formation is part of efforts to achieve President Xi Jinping's vision of a "digital China", where data is managed alongside labour and capital as a key economic driver. China's internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), will also transfer some staff to the data bureau, said one source. "Whether Mr. Liu Liehong will take up any role in the National Data Bureau shall be subject to the decision of the PRC government," it added.

Persons: Liu Liehong, Liu, Xi, China Unicom, Julie Zhu, Kevin Huang, Jane Xu, Brenda Goh, Sam Holmes Organizations: HK, National Data Bureau, Reuters, China, Tech Development Department, Cyberspace Administration of China, CAC, Information Office, National, Bureau, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, Ministry of Industry, Information Technology, Communist Party, Committee, Thomson Locations: HONG KONG, China, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Sichuan province

☆ Starlink and SpaceX will expand internet access in Mongolia: Minister
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMinister explains why Mongolia is launching a satellite internet service from SpaceX's StarlinkUchral Nyam-Osor, Mongolian minister of digital development and communications, discusses Mongolia's decision to grant SpaceX two licenses and the country's plans to provide better internet access to those in the countryside.

Organizations: SpaceX Locations: Mongolia, SpaceX's

☆ Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch satellite internet service in Mongolia
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING, July 7 (Reuters) - Mongolia has granted two licences for Elon Musk's SpaceX to operate as an internet service provider using low-orbit satellites, the government said on Friday. Millions of internet users in Mongolia will be able to access high-speed connection via Starlink, the satellite communications service operated by SpaceX, the government said in a statement. Starlink has built a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit that can provide connectivity in remote areas. Formal cooperation between the Mongolian government and SpaceX was initiated in February during the 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Resource-rich Mongolia has extensive deposits of rare earth minerals and copper, which are critical materials in the electric vehicle supply chain.

Persons: Starlink, Communications Uchral, Erdene, Musk, Ryan Woo, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: Elon, SpaceX, Digital Development, Communications, Mongolian, Tesla, Thomson Locations: BEIJING, Mongolia, Starlink, Barcelona

☆ Teleperformance signs $185 million deal with Microsoft to launch GenAI tool
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 20 (Reuters) - France's Teleperformance (TEPRF.PA) signed a $185 million deal with Microsoft (MSFT.O) to launch its proprietary TP GenAI, the outsourcing group said on Tuesday, ahead of its artificial intelligence investor day. Teleperformance SE will host on Wednesday a virtual meeting with its AI experts to let investors peek behind the curtains of its efforts in the AI race. Teleperformance, which employs 410,000 staff in 170 countries, hosts conference calls, maintains pay and salary accounts, and provides automated translations to clients. Teleperformance said at the time that it predicts that 20% to 30% of its processes will be automated within the next three years. ($1 = 0.9163 euro)Reporting by Alessandro Parodi and Victor Goury-Laffont; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Teleperformance, Bhupender Singh, Alessandro Parodi, Victor Goury, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Microsoft, Thomson

☆ A close Russian ally is messing with the legendary spaceport it leases to the Kremlin, seizing assets over an unpaid debt
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Baikonur is a source of pride for Moscow, from which the Soviet Union sent the first man to space. Baikonur is pivotal to the Russian space program. Even though it isn't physically in Russia, it has been leased by the Kremlin since Kazakhstan became independent when the Soviet Union collapsed. Founded by the Soviet Union as a test range for intercontinental ballistic missiles, it was transformed into a space port in 1955. It remains a key part of Russia's space program, and is the only site where Russia launches missions to the International Space Station.

HONG KONG, March 8 (Reuters) - China has announced plans for a national data bureau, describing it as part of an effort to coordinate data resources in the country and to achieve a vision of "digital China" conceived by President Xi Jinping. Xi's vision for a "digital China" aims to see the country populated by smart, internet-connected cities and data treated alongside labour and capital as a key factor to drive the economy and help China compete more effectively globally. In December, China's top leadership published an outline of how China should develop basic data systems and utilize the country's data resources. Last week, they unveiled a new plan that aims for the country to lead digital development globally by 2035. Areas to watch include big data infrastructure, data processing, the digitization of government data as well as data encryption, they added.

☆ China's Xi downplays need for rapid growth, proclaims Covid achievements
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Xi was speaking at the opening ceremony of the ruling Communist Party of China's 20th National Congress, held once every five years. In contrast, Xi on Sunday began his remarks with greater emphasis on China's "national rejuvenation" and opposition to Taiwan independence. watch now"Without solid material and technological foundations we cannot hope to build a great modern socialist country," Xi said in Chinese, according to an official English translation. China's Xi previously announced plans to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030, and carbon neutrality in 2060. Those measures, on top of China's Covid controls, have made foreign investors increasingly cautious about the potential growth opportunities in the country.

☆ Revival of lending activity and positive indices for Mobiasbanca-OTP Group S.A. in the third quarter
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-12 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +5 min

Revival of lending activity and positive indices for Mobiasbanca-OTP Group S.A. in the third quarterNovember 12, 2020The results of Mobiasbanca - OTP Group S.A. for the third quarter demonstrates the recovering ability of all activity segments, after the period of blockage in the first half of the year. Achievements of JSC “Mobiasbanca - OTP Group” in the third quarter of this year are also confirmed by a net profit of 83 million lei, despite the increase in the estimated reserves. The loan portfolio is growing by 14% (8% in Q3), due to a good lending of individuals and corporate clients. Operational performance registered an increase compared to the budget by 4.8%The cost / income indicator reached a positive value of 47.6% (47.2% in Q3) being below the estimated level. Third quarter was characterized by a revival in lending, due to individuals and mortgage lending.

Persons: Diósi, Mobiasbanca, – Organizations: OTP, S.A, JSC “, Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction, IPN Locations: Mobiasbanca

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