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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
Indonesia promises to bolster digital sovereignty and AI talent on Independence Day
Indonesia promises to bolster digital sovereignty and AI talent on Independence Day
On its 80th Independence Day, Indonesia emphasised expanding digital services, building AI talent pipelines, and safeguarding data through broadband expansion and content regulation.
Aug. 19, 2025
Malaysia and Huawei drive AI workforce training push
Malaysia and Huawei drive AI workforce training push
Huawei will train 30,000 Malaysians in AI under a new initiative aligned with the national cloud policy of Malaysia.
Aug. 19, 2025
AI upskilling at heart of Singapore's new job strategy
AI upskilling at heart of Singapore's new job strategy
PM Wong warns of job threats from AI and global tensions.
Aug. 19, 2025
Oracle opens access to Gemini AI models via its cloud infrastructure
Oracle opens access to Gemini AI models via its cloud infrastructure
With Gemini models integrated into OCI Generative AI and future Fusion Cloud apps, Oracle customers gain flexible multimodal AI capabilities using existing Universal Credits.
Aug. 19, 2025
Milky Way platform showcases Tredence's vision for autonomous AI in business
Milky Way platform showcases Tredence's vision for autonomous AI in business
Milky Way combines domain expertise and autonomous AI agents to help companies streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
Aug. 19, 2025
AfDB backs AI training to drive Africa's Agenda 2063
AfDB backs AI training to drive Africa's Agenda 2063
AfDB supports AI training to boost Africa’s Agenda 2063 goals with hands-on sessions for policymakers and practitioners.
Aug. 19, 2025
NSPRA warns AI must complement, not replace, human voices in education
NSPRA warns AI must complement, not replace, human voices in education
A new report reveals rapid AI adoption in US school communications but highlights urgent policy and transparency gaps.
Aug. 19, 2025
SoftBank invests $2 billion in Intel to boost US semiconductor industry
SoftBank invests $2 billion in Intel to boost US semiconductor industry
Intel receives a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank as the US chipmaker restructures, slashes jobs and seeks to catch up with Nvidia and AMD.
Aug. 19, 2025
Singapore sets jobs as top priority amid global uncertainty
Singapore sets jobs as top priority amid global uncertainty
Lawrence Wong said employment and stability would define his government’s agenda as Singapore adapts to rising protectionism and the growing impact of technology.
Aug. 18, 2025
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust reshapes care with AI and robotic
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust reshapes care with AI and robotic
A key AI system generates structured summaries of doctor-patient conversations, reducing clinic letter turnaround times from up to a week to one or two days.
Aug. 18, 2025
Sam Altman admits OpenAI holds back stronger AI models
Sam Altman admits OpenAI holds back stronger AI models
OpenAI plans to invest trillions in data centres to overcome capacity limits that currently prevent more advanced AI models from being offered.
Aug. 18, 2025