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New York has become the first US state to impose a statewide moratorium on large data centre projects, freezing facilities exceeding 50 megawatts as officials grapple with environmental and infrastructure pressures from artificial intelligence expansion.
New York has become the first US state to impose a moratorium on large data center construction, halting facilities using 50 megawatts or more of power for one year amid concerns over energy costs and environmental impact.
South Korea has indicted its first case of exam cheating involving AI-powered glasses, prompting authorities to strengthen security measures across all national qualification tests nationwide.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have engineered a groundbreaking wearable skin patch embedded with artificial intelligence that performs instant medical diagnostics without relying on external servers, potentially revolutionising how diseases are detected and treated.
Intel is pouring €5 billion into upgrading its Irish manufacturing campus to ramp up production of advanced AI and computing chips, signalling confidence in Europe's tech ambitions and adding several hundred jobs.
More than 200 researchers, economists and Nobel laureates have issued a joint call for governments and technology companies to urgently develop policies addressing AI's economic consequences, warning the transformation may occur in years rather than decades.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will test artificial intelligence technology at selected hospitals before expanding to other facilities, part of a broader Smart Hospitals initiative involving network upgrades and clinical automation.
Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim has cautioned Malaysian businesses against viewing artificial intelligence purely as a cost-cutting mechanism, emphasising instead that AI should amplify human capacity while preserving investment in workforce development.
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Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI firm of systematically stealing proprietary technology and trade secrets. The legal action represents a dramatic escalation in tensions between the former partners.
Meta's new AI image detection tool, which uses invisible watermarking, failed to identify more than half of its own cropped AI-generated images in a Reuters analysis, highlighting vulnerabilities in content verification systems.
Cambridge University scientists have developed an AI-powered vaccine technology that could provide immunity against whole families of viruses, potentially preventing future pandemics. The breakthrough addresses the longstanding challenge of vaccines becoming obsolete as viruses mutate.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized that Malaysia's pursuit of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing must be anchored in strong moral values and integrity to ensure genuine national progress.
A coalition led by the New York Times has asked a Manhattan federal court to sanction OpenAI, alleging the AI company falsely claimed it lacked tools to search its systems for copyrighted material while having already conducted such searches.
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Malaysian banks and development financial institutions are aggressively adopting artificial intelligence across operations, yet significant trust gaps and governance weaknesses persist. A new AICB report highlights that only 25% of financial leaders feel confident enough to rely on AI for critical business decisions.
An International Labour Organisation study reveals nearly 80 million workers across ASEAN face some exposure to generative artificial intelligence, though widespread job losses remain unlikely so far. The region shows uneven preparedness for AI disruption.
Malaysia's banking sector is shifting focus from simply adopting artificial intelligence towards implementing the technology responsibly, with stronger governance frameworks and skilled talent as essential pillars.
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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has stressed that the banking industry's future hinges on balancing artificial intelligence with human judgment, ethical leadership, and substantial investment in workforce development.
A Boston University study finds that managers vet documents less carefully when told AI produced them, revealing a dangerous accountability gap as companies integrate AI agents into their organizational structures.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides challenges optimistic predictions about AI's growth potential, warning that rapid productivity gains may be permanently lost and that many sectors remain unaffected by the technology.
The rapid expansion of data centres powering artificial intelligence is creating an environmental health crisis for nearby residents. Communities across the United States are filing lawsuits over constant noise and vibrations that disrupt sleep and property values.
ByteDance and Alibaba are shutting down AI companion features before new Chinese regulations take effect in mid-July. The rules aim to prevent emotional dependencies on humanlike AI services and protect minors.
Britain's foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that artificial intelligence may become the greatest security challenge of the coming decade, urging the world to develop urgent safeguards before catastrophic incidents occur.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is launching a $28 billion US listing on Nasdaq, one of the world's largest share sales, capitalizing on surging global demand for AI-related semiconductor technology.
China has unveiled a comprehensive five-year education blueprint requiring all schools to teach artificial intelligence, part of President Xi Jinping's broader push to establish technological dominance and develop domestic alternatives to Western advanced systems.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will substantially expand its use of artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to tackle increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes in the country.
A California man has filed suit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT failed to protect users with mental health conditions and instead amplified his bipolar delusions, culminating in a suicide attempt.
A United Nations independent panel has warned that rapid artificial intelligence development is outpacing scientific understanding and government regulation, creating potential catastrophic risks that cannot currently be guaranteed against.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to urgently strengthen workforce training and education systems to prepare citizens for an artificial intelligence-driven future, announcing plans for a new AI Governance Bill.
Anthropic has released Claude Science, an AI tool designed to streamline scientific research by automating routine tasks in biology and chemistry. The move reflects growing competition among AI firms to penetrate professional services markets.
A UNICEF study reveals children are embracing artificial intelligence three times faster than adults, with 20 million already using AI systems. The agency warns of inadequate safeguards protecting young users from exploitation and misinformation.
The Bank of England's deputy governor for financial stability has warned that existing regulatory frameworks are ill-equipped to manage risks from autonomous AI agents operating in the financial sector, calling for more sophisticated governance structures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Malaysia Digital 2030 action plan, positioning the nation to transition from technology consumer to homegrown innovator while strengthening resilience against global digital competition.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia Digital 2030, an ambitious five-year action plan positioning the nation as a regional artificial intelligence and digital innovation leader rather than merely a consumer of foreign technology.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to accelerate development of drone and unmanned aerial vehicle technologies as a strategic priority for economic growth, citing the sector's intersection with AI and digital transformation.
Financial regulators worldwide are accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence to combat mounting cybersecurity threats. Swiss market watchdog FINMA is spearheading a coordinated international effort to build AI-powered supervisory tools.
European Union antitrust authorities have proposed classifying Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as digital gatekeepers, subjecting them to strict operational rules. The move marks the first time cloud infrastructure has been targeted under the bloc's landmark Digital Markets Act.
A Swiss job portal study tracking 7.3 million advertisements found entry-level positions declined 32% compared to pre-2023 levels, as companies increasingly deploy artificial intelligence across marketing, finance, and administration roles.
California consumers have filed a federal lawsuit accusing major petrol station operators of using artificial intelligence to illegally manipulate fuel prices. The defendants, including Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, and BP, allegedly inflated prices by up to 22 cents per gallon.
California drivers are suing BP, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and others, alleging they used an AI pricing tool to artificially inflate gasoline prices in violation of state antitrust law.
At Paris Vivatech, emerging companies unveiled transformative technologies spanning biomedical engineering, aerospace, and cybersecurity. From artificial bone grafts to voice-recognition deepfake detectors, these innovations promise to reshape healthcare, transportation, and digital safety.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia's economic transformation strategy, positioning the nation as a high-technology hub centred on semiconductor production, innovation, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Media organisations must embrace algorithms and artificial intelligence rather than fear them, according to a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris analyst. Without strategic use of digital platforms, credible news risks being displaced by inaccurate information.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for enhanced cooperation between Asean and Russia in trade, artificial intelligence and energy sectors, signalling Malaysia's commitment to broadening regional partnerships beyond traditional Western alignments.
Judges are establishing stricter boundaries around artificial intelligence use in legal briefs after attorneys submitted documents containing fabricated case citations and fundamentally flawed arguments, forcing the legal profession to rethink reliance on AI tools.
A major PwC study reveals artificial intelligence is bifurcating the labour market. Companies leveraging AI to enhance human capabilities see significant employment gains and productivity surges, while those using it primarily for cost-cutting fall behind. Specialist AI roles command substantial wage premiums.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General warns journalists they must develop AI competency to remain competitive. Rather than fearing automation, media professionals should view artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance their craft and strengthen reporting quality.
McKinsey estimates Hungary could generate €15 billion in productivity gains by 2030 through expanded artificial intelligence adoption, potentially narrowing the efficiency gap with other European nations.