News & Reviews:   AI

Two years ago, the name Pixie was leaked , supposedly for a new personal virtual assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence for Google Pixel users. Now, Android Authority has revealed a few details about the virtual assistant. So, what should you know about it?

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, has revealed that 5,000 advanced AI-equipped CCTV cameras have been installed across Kuala Lumpur. She added that these CCTVs will not only enhance public safety but also address other issues.

Google has already introduced a video-generating feature with its generative AI technology Veo for YouTube Shorts. In the future, it looks like Google may bring a similar feature directly to the Gemini app for smartphones. So, what should you know about it?

Previously, we reported on the cheekily named Scammers On Hold AI (SOHAI) chatbot created by Malaysian entrepreneur and Replyr.ai founder Dylan Tan, an AI chatbot that targets scammers and infinitely wastes their time on WhatsApp. Well, it looks like scammers have struck back against SOHAI, as its account has been banned by WhatsApp.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has revealed that it will adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to strengthen efforts in combating corruption in Malaysia. Its Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said that this move is in line with the government’s commitment.

In order to elevate the AI experience in China, Apple has decided to partner with Alibaba to use its AI technology to support Apple Intelligence in China. This was confirmed by Alibaba's chairman, Joe Tsai at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, has called for young programmers in Malaysia and Indonesia to develop a Nusantara-style system similar to China’s open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform, DeepSeek. Arif, who is currently on a working visit in Malaysia, said technology experts from both countries should explore the possibility, as DeepSeek is open source.

Through the latest WhatsApp beta update for Android 2.25.4.5 available on the Google Play Store, WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature with the ability to automatically detect the language of messages for translation purposes. So, what should you know about it?

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has reportedly begun laying off thousands of employees after the social media giant took a tougher stance on underperforming employees.

As smartphone brands continue to optimise AI functions for all of their phones, Qualcomm has announced a new Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform for entry-level devices. According to the company, the chipset has performance upgrades with AI capabilities.