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Zoom launches AI Virtual Agent to replace human receptionists
Zoom launches AI Virtual Agent to replace human receptionists
Businesses can train Zoom’s AI Virtual Agent with existing documents or websites, creating a scalable, personalised 24/7 concierge without requiring coding expertise.
Aug. 20, 2025
AI agents are transforming game development
AI agents are transforming game development
Nearly nine in ten developers are using AI agents to speed up coding, testing, and localisation, while also adapting games to players in real time.
Aug. 20, 2025
Zimbabwe to launch national AI policy by October to boost digital sovereignty
Zimbabwe to launch national AI policy by October to boost digital sovereignty
With a draft AI strategy completed, Zimbabwe will unveil a policy supporting AI-driven growth, local data storage and widespread connectivity by October.
Aug. 20, 2025
South Korea moves forward with won-denominated stablecoin
South Korea moves forward with won-denominated stablecoin
A regulatory framework for won-denominated stablecoins is being drafted, aiming to provide clear rules for issuance, collateral, and internal controls.
Aug. 20, 2025
Sam Altman urges rethink of US–China AI strategy
Sam Altman urges rethink of US–China AI strategy
Contradictory US rules on 'China-safe' chips may accelerate China's independence rather than halt its AI ambitions, Altman suggested.
Aug. 20, 2025
Meta urged to ban child-like chatbots amid Brazil's safety concerns
Meta urged to ban child-like chatbots amid Brazil's safety concerns
Concerned about the eroticisation of minors, Brazil’s authorities have ordered Meta to deactivate generative AI bots that appear and behave like children.
Aug. 20, 2025
Microsoft and AMD develop new gaming chips
Microsoft and AMD develop new gaming chips
Neural tech in future Xbox aims to enable groundbreaking gameplay features.
Aug. 20, 2025
Arm to build its own chips with AI focus
Arm to build its own chips with AI focus
New hires signal Arm’s deeper push into complete chip creation.
Aug. 20, 2025
Meta brings AI translations with lip syncing to Instagram and Facebook
Meta brings AI translations with lip syncing to Instagram and Facebook
With AI-powered translations, Meta enables creators to reach global audiences as reels are dubbed in real time while keeping the creator’s authentic voice.
Aug. 20, 2025
Musk acknowledges value in ChatGPT-5's modesty after public spat
Musk acknowledges value in ChatGPT-5's modesty after public spat
In a rare compliment, Musk singled out GPT-5’s straight-faced ‘I don’t know’ reply as exemplary communication among AI models
Aug. 20, 2025
Google sees growing demand for cloud data sovereignty
Google sees growing demand for cloud data sovereignty
Cloud sovereignty is becoming a priority as clients request tighter controls over how their data is handled and stored.
Aug. 20, 2025
Hackers steal data from over a million Allianz customers
Hackers steal data from over a million Allianz customers
The ShinyHunters group is believed to be behind the Allianz Life breach.
Aug. 20, 2025