Category: Technology

The Tech in Asia Conference 2023 is back with a bang, bringing together the best and brightest minds in the Asian tech scene. The conference, which will be held in Jakarta from September 12 to 14, will feature cutting-edge solutions and inspiring discussions on topics such as fintech, e-commerce, blockchain, AI, and more. What to expect at the Tech in Asia Conference 2023 The Tech in Asia Conference 2023 is…

A failed attempt to modernise business registers The federal government’s ambitious plan to modernise its business registers has been scrapped after a scathing report by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) revealed serious flaws in the project’s design, governance and delivery. The Modernising Business Registers (MBR) program was launched in 2018 with the aim of creating a single platform for 35 business registers, including the Australian Business Register and the…

The quest for immortality Death is inevitable, or so we have been told. But what if there was a way to extend our lifespan beyond the natural limits? What if we could live forever, or at least for a very long time? This is the question that some of the richest and most powerful people in the world are trying to answer. They are the tech moguls of Silicon Valley,…

The tech website iFixit, known for its repair guides and teardowns of various devices, has filed a petition with the US Copyright Office to allow it to fix the notoriously unreliable ice cream machines used by McDonald’s franchises. The Problem with McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines McDonald’s ice cream machines, which are manufactured by Taylor, are sold to franchise owners at a cost of $18,000 each. However, these machines are prone…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is hosting a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) next month, which will bring together some of the most influential figures from Hollywood and the tech industry. The event, scheduled for September 13 in Washington, D.C., aims to establish a framework for regulating AI, which has been a source of contention and disruption in various sectors, especially entertainment. AI and the Hollywood strike One of the…

Santa Catarina, a state in the south of Brazil, is making waves in the country’s tech ecosystem with its innovative and resilient spirit. The state has a history of overcoming challenges and turning them into opportunities for growth and development. With a diverse and vibrant mix of established and emerging tech companies, Santa Catarina aims to become a national model for tech advancement and expand its global reach. A Hub…

Baidu’s ERNIE chatbot is now fully open to the public Chinese tech giant Baidu announced on Thursday that it has launched China’s first public artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, named ERNIE, which can generate natural language responses to human queries. Baidu said that ERNIE is the result of years of research and development, and that it has four core abilities: understanding, generation, reasoning, and memory. Baidu’s CEO Robin Li said that…

Welsh language AI faces challenges Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing field that has many applications and benefits for different languages and cultures. However, some languages face more challenges than others when it comes to AI, especially those with smaller data sets and less resources. One of these languages is Welsh, which has about 870,000 speakers in Wales and around the world. Welsh language AI relies on computerised large…

The tech industry is known for its fierce competition and rivalries, but some experts argue that this is counterproductive and harmful for the long-term growth and reputation of the sector. Instead of engaging in public spats and lawsuits, tech CEOs should prioritize building a strong and consistent brand that reflects their vision and values. The Cage Fighting Culture Of Tech The tech world is often compared to a cage fight,…