Bitcoin miner Northern Data forecasts revenue to triple in 2024

Crypto mining giant Northern Data is forecasting its revenue to triple in 2024 as the company doubles down on high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. Northern Data Group, a German-listed Bitcoin mining company, estimates its sales to soar this year up to €240 million, tripling its 2023’s results as the company is betting big on high-performance computing (HPC) solutions for...

Japan to help South-East Asia develop AI

TOKYO: Japan has said that it will help South-East Asian countries train large language models (LLMs) in their local languages to promote the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the region, according to Vietnam news agency (VNA). It reported Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pic) is slated to announce the public-private initiative on July 5 at...

Navigating the future of AI and digital marketing with APU

IN THE rapidly evolving realm of digital marketing, staying ahead is crucial for both marketers and businesses. The swift pace of technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is shaping how brands analyse data, interact with consumers and implement strategies. As AI continues to drive innovation, it is essential for aspiring marketing professionals to acquire skills and...

Leading the way in cybersecurity education

CYBERSECURITY incidents often result in severe economic consequences, affecting companies and nations alike. A targeted cyber attack can lead to financial losses, damage to reputation and a downturn in investor confidence. Recognising this, Malaysia has placed a significant emphasis on strengthening its cybersecurity workforce, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the need for 25,000 cybersecurity...

Chinese Woman Falls For AI Chatbot, It Asks Her To Be Its Girlfriend

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the minds and lips of everyone these days, with many having a healthy dose of fear for it. But for Lisa Li, a Chinese netizen who goes by the handle midnighthusky on Instagram, she has no qualms about posting about her online romance with Do Anything Now (DAN), a jailbroken mode of...

Meeting with Meta to discuss commitment to combat fake news, disinformation, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry’s meeting with Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) and representatives of other social media platforms scheduled to be held in Singapore next month will discuss, among others, the Madani government’s commitment to combat fake news and disinformation, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said the meeting would take place during his official visit to...

TVET boost to tackle engineer shortage in Malaysia, says Anwar

KOTA BARU: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes are set to be enhanced to address the shortage of 30,000 engineers in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He also emphasised the importance of focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to keep pace with current demands. "I mentioned it in front of all...

How you address ChatPT can affect your response

“Compose a message to customer service about a lost package”, “Can you rewrite this paragraph to make it more concise?”... It’s not always easy to know how to talk to ChatGPT. However researchers at the University of Southern California have found that conversational robots like ChatGPT perform much better when addressed politely. Abel Salinas and Fred...

Chief metaverse officers are out. AI is in

Advertising giant Publicis Groupe SA made an unusual executive hire in mid-2022 – a lion-headed digital avatar named Leon who would serve as “chief metaverse officer”, guiding clients through the virtual realm that had seized real-world attention. His moment in the spotlight didn’t last long. Five months later, ChatGPT debuted, and the buzz that had surrounded the...