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Italy's antitrust watchdog has opened a formal investigation into Microsoft, alleging the company failed to properly inform customers about integrating artificial intelligence features into Microsoft 365 while raising subscription costs.
Pope Leo XIV has cautioned against viewing artificial intelligence as morally neutral, emphasising that all AI systems embed design choices reflecting specific societal visions and values.
South Korea's SK Hynix announced plans to raise up to $29.43 billion through an American Depositary Receipts listing on Nasdaq in July, aiming to expand production of high-bandwidth memory chips for artificial intelligence applications.
Anthropic has introduced Claude Tag, enabling its Claude AI assistant to actively monitor Slack channels and participate in conversations on users' behalf. The feature marks a significant step toward embedding advanced AI into enterprise workflows.
A Swiss job portal study tracking 7.3 million advertisements finds entry-level positions down 32% since 2023, while senior AI roles surge 26%, widening the skills divide and triggering anxiety among younger workers.
Legion, a US-based litigation-technology company, has filed suit against the Trump administration after Anthropic restricted access to its Fable 5 AI model to comply with new export controls, citing irreparable harm to operations.
A US legal technology company has filed suit against the federal government over a Commerce Department directive that forced AI firm Anthropic to restrict access to its most powerful models for international users, including Canadian employees.
A federal court has ruled that Workday must defend against accusations its artificial intelligence recruitment software discriminated against applicants with disabilities, potentially affecting how Southeast Asian firms deploy HR technology.
Indonesia is set to integrate artificial intelligence into major government initiatives, including its $15 billion free meals scheme. The move aims to boost economic growth by 12% by 2030, though analysts question the nation's readiness.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh are set to broaden their partnership beyond agriculture into high-tech domains. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and visiting Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman agreed to advance cooperation in AI, energy, and semiconductors, signalling both nations' pivot towards future-oriented economic collaboration.
A 12th-grader from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has been accepted to Georgia Tech's prestigious computer science program, one of America's top five, after developing an AI-powered skincare assistant and demonstrating exceptional academic achievement.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's shift toward a technology-driven economy anchored in semiconductors, innovation, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Paris Vivatech has unveiled a range of cutting-edge innovations, from artificial bone grafts and advanced drone motors to AI-powered deepfake detection and sweat-based health monitoring systems.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for stronger economic and technological cooperation between Asean and Russia, emphasizing opportunities in trade, artificial intelligence and energy partnerships.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has leveraged artificial intelligence and whistleblower reports to identify fraudulent claims submitted under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, demonstrating a modern approach to social security oversight.
Estonia will assign personal identification numbers to artificial intelligence assistants, making it the first country to grant bots legal rights and accountability. The initiative aims to establish international standards for AI governance.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has outlined how data-driven governance and artificial intelligence integration will be pivotal to achieving the 13th Malaysia Plan's objectives from 2026 to 2030.
Courts are taking decisive action against AI-generated legal briefs containing false citations and made-up case law. A US judge's discovery of fabricated quotes penned by Claude chatbot signals a broader reckoning with artificial intelligence in the legal profession.
Following SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO, two US asset managers have filed to launch exchange-traded funds tied to MANGOS, an acronym referring to four public AI-focused companies and two private ones, replacing the popular Magnificent 7 concept.
A McKinsey analysis suggests artificial intelligence deployment could generate €15 billion in productivity gains for Hungary by 2030, though executives warn adoption challenges and global competition could undermine benefits.