Technology news and updates
health
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — A psychiatrist has urged young Malaysians to avoid using earbuds while walking in public, citing safety risks highlighted by a recent fatal accident in Kelantan where a university student was struck by a motorcycle while reportedly wearing wireless earbuds. Dr. Richard Lichenstein's international study
technology
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly penetrated everyday life, reaching ubiquity across society, business, and culture over the past three years, according to a recent report. This widespread adoption has raised concerns about potential hazards associated with AI technologies. Experts warn that without proper safeguards, AI
technology
SACRAMENTO, Jan 15 — California Attorney General Robert Bonta has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, demanding it stop its Grok chatbot from producing nonconsensual sexual imagery. The letter calls for halting the creation and distribution of AI-generated nonconsensual sexual imagery, which Bonta described
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CYBERJAYA, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will meet on January 21 to discuss online safety issues, including the misuse of the Grok AI application, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said the meeting will address concerns about Grok generating pornographic
business
NEW YORK, Jan 16 — US stocks rose on Thursday, ending a two-day decline, driven by strong quarterly results from major banks and a chipmaker's performance. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs shares surged after reporting upbeat earnings, contributing to the market's gains. Taiwan-based chipmaker TSMC's
business
CALIFORNIA, Jan 15 — Publishers Hachette Book Group and Cengage Group have asked a federal court to join a proposed class action lawsuit against Google, alleging mass copyright infringement to train its AI systems like Gemini. In their complaint, they stated Google "engaged in one of the most prolific infringements
technology
FRANKFURT, Jan 15 — Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Thursday it will expand its sovereign cloud infrastructure to Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal, offering EU clients greater data control amid concerns over US legal access. The expansion builds on an existing sovereign cloud site in eastern Germany and aims to
politics
LONDON, Jan 15 — Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that London risks "an era of mass unemployment" due to artificial intelligence, urging swift action to harness benefits and offering free AI training to millions of residents. Khan made the comments in a speech outlining the opportunities and risks posed
education
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) successfully hosted the Actuarial Summit 2025, attracting over 500 participants including students, educators, and industry professionals. The summit was jointly organized by APU and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) from the UK, with support from the
business
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Affin Bank Bhd is expected to see a shift in its growth trajectory as structural changes and execution gains begin to reshape investor expectations over the medium to long term. The bank's strategic initiatives focus on enhancing operational efficiency and expanding its digital offerings.
business
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Aurelius Technologies Bhd is actively pivoting to new opportunities to mitigate cyclicality as oil and gas and point-of-sale volumes are expected to remain muted. The company is exploring alternative business avenues to reduce reliance on these sectors. This strategic shift aims to stabilize revenue streams amid
business
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Zetrix AI Bhd may see new revenue streams from the adoption of MyDigital ID, driven by requirements for Malaysians traveling abroad and potential age verification for social media restrictions. The company's technology could be integrated into the MyDigital ID platform to support these functions.