Hong Kong Unveils Major Surveillance Expansion Plan Hong Kong has revealed its intentions to deploy tens of thousands of AI-driven surveillance cameras throughout the city in the years ahead. The initiative seeks to enhance security infrastructure, bringing the city’s surveillance capabilities in line with the technological advancements observed throughout mainland China. Officials have verified that…
PAGCOR Advocates for Responsible AI Implementation in the Workplace PAGCOR recently conducted an agency-wide online session centered on the responsible use of Microsoft Copilot AI chat technologies. The session focused on informing employees about effective AI adoption strategies, making sure that innovation is in harmony with ethical standards in the workplace. The event took place…
Summit Explores Digital Opportunities and Risks The Manila Tech Summit 2025 brought together government officials, business leaders, and innovators under the theme “Forging a New Global Order: Risks and Opportunities Redefined.” The event focused on the role of technology in shaping inclusive digital economies. Discussions revolved around how digitalization can drive national competitiveness while also…
In a development with significant societal implications, scientists have discovered that artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs) like Chat GPT-4, can match and even surpass human abilities in persuasive argumentation. The findings, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour on May 19, 2025, highlight the potential for both beneficial applications and concerning manipulations, particularly…
Taiwan’s Tech Prowess on Global Display Taiwanese startups have demonstrated strong performance on the international stage, securing one second prize and two third places at the recent SelectUSA Tech competition held in the U.S. state of Maryland. The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the achievements on May 14, highlighting the innovative capabilities within Taiwan’s burgeoning…
Addressing AI’s Data Handling Challenges Riverbed, a company specializing in network performance solutions, is making a significant move to address the escalating demands placed on network infrastructure by artificial intelligence workloads. The company has announced the rollout of its enhanced SteelHead lineup, featuring the new RiOS 10 acceleration software. This update represents Riverbed’s most comprehensive…
Apple is venturing into territory previously confined to the realm of science fiction, announcing a partnership with New York-based startup Synchron that aims to allow users to control iPhones, iPads, and even the Vision Pro headset using only their thoughts. This ambitious goal is particularly focused on providing enhanced accessibility for individuals with restricted mobility.…
Google, the prominent US technology firm, is preparing for a significant event focused squarely on its foundational mobile operating system. The company has announced “The Android Show: I/O Edition,” scheduled to take place on May 13 at 10:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). This event is notable as it is designed as a standalone presentation,…
There is no doubt that the digital sphere provides great opportunities for solving some of the world’s most difficult ecological problems. For example, the ability of artificial intelligence to analyze large datasets and provide answers almost instantly has garnered hope in the war against biodiversity loss. While the opportunities are indeed encouraging, there is an…
Investors from one of the previously established blockchain networks, including Ethereum, XRP, and Tron, are now being captivated by a new player. Lightchain AI is emerging as one of the most THC (Token Held Concentrate) projects of the year, attracting significant attention from those who were once deeply invested in the foundational crypto ecosystems. It…
