News & Reviews:   AI

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.

DeepSeek is now a hot name in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with companies such as HUAWEI, HONOR, Microsoft and several automotive manufacturers already using the R1 model in their products and services. So, what should you know about it?

DeepSeek has been the hottest topic in AI news recently, but there's bigger news in the spotlight this week. Not content with owning Twitter (now X) and potentially buying TikTok, Elon Musk now wants to buy OpenAI too.

The Sarawak State Government is planning to develop its own artificial intelligence (AI) Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) that would consolidate local data to be shared globally. Inspired by the success of DeepSeek, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg proposed for the state-developed model to be named ‘DeepSar’.

A recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals the profound impact of generative AI on society, both professionally and personally. Interestingly, the report says AI could take over most jobs on the market. So, what should you know about it?

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has revealed that over 450 high-skilled artificial intelligence (AI) jobs will be created in Malaysia in the next 3 to 5 years through the collaboration between the National AI Office (NAIO) and Global AI Village (GAIV). He added that the initiative is not just about importing global talent but also nurturing local talent and ensuring Malaysians are at the forefront of AI innovation.

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has revealed that the Ministry of Health (MOH), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is conducting a comprehensive study on AI technology in health screening. Speaking in Parliament today, Lukanisman asserted that pilot research is currently underway at the Cyberjaya, Kajang and Putrajaya hospitals. 

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has revealed that the Ministry of Health (MOH), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is conducting a comprehensive study on AI technology in health screening. Speaking in Parliament today, Lukanisman asserted that pilot research is currently underway at the Cyberjaya, Kajang and Putrajaya hospitals. 

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has revealed that his Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) are studying the impact of technology on jobs and to identify the jobs of the near future in Malaysia. Accordingly, the recently launched National ArtificiaI Intelligence Office (NAIO) will play a role in this and provide recommendations to ensure Malaysians remain in the workforce.

Since the launch of the DeepSeek-V3 model on January 10 and the R1 model on January 20, the tech world, including Silicon Valley, has been stunned by DeepSeek's supposedly cheaper and more effective capabilities.  In response, local competitors in China raced to upgrade their AI models. Two days after DeepSeek-R1 was introduced, ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, updated its main AI model and claimed it outperformed OpenAI's o1 model in AIME tests.