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Bank executives have shifted interest from productivity and cost savings to revenue generation through AI, according to Garry Sien of Ant Digital Technologies. The industry now wants AI agents that can act, not just analytic tools.
Google DeepMind and GovTech Singapore collaborated to fine-tune lightweight Gemma models for on-device interception of conversational scams in private chats. The system is designed to operate with zero cloud data egress, according to DeepMind’s blog post.
Genting Malaysia Berhad signed a memorandum of understanding with Alibaba Cloud to explore AI and cloud applications across Genting’s operations. The partnership builds on prior collaboration at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park where AI and cloud tech were used to support the guest experience (Fintech News Malaysia).
Beijing is rapidly expanding AI-generated short-form videos and microdramas to support publicity campaigns and align with directives to strengthen ideological work. New AI miniseries reportedly blend Chinese culture and policies rather than the sensational tropes common on other platforms.
A University of Hong Kong centre paper, published via SCMP, says China’s Communist Party leaders with energy-sector backgrounds are being fast-tracked to support the country’s AI ambitions. The report links this personnel shift to rising strategic importance of energy amid AI development and regional tensions such as the Iran war.
The Malaysian government’s Rakyat Digital initiative provides three months of free access to the Global Learning Pass, covering more than 16,000 Coursera courses in AI, data science, cloud computing, business and other skills. The programme is led by the Ministry of Digital through MyDIGITAL Corporation, according to Fintech News Malaysia.
Developers of DeepZang, described as China’s first Tibetan-language AI model, pledged to accelerate upgrades to improve Tibetan language technology. The commitment was reportedly made at a seminar in Hohhot attended by research institutes, universities and enterprises, according to Chinanews.com via SCMP AI coverage.
SCMP curated seven recent global relations stories, including President Trump calling AI criticism a ‘sick conspiracy’ and asserting existing US guardrails. The roundup also highlights China’s deal with Laos and other diplomatic developments.
China’s broadcasting regulator is urging stronger support for live-action dramas and tighter rights protections as AI enables rapid growth in microdramas. Officials say AI brings production possibilities but also raises quality and rights concerns, according to the National Radio and Television representative cited by SCMP.
Google is running a limited test that lets select users buy certain Walmart-owned Flipkart products through Gemini and AI Mode in India. The test covers a subset of products and users, with a wider rollout planned for later in October, according to TechCrunch AI.
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads is expanding to Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Eligible businesses will gain new ways to reach people across more than 60 countries, according to the company.
OpenAI and Grab have launched GO Forward with AI, a regional programme aimed at helping 30,000 Grab partners build practical AI skills across Southeast Asia. The initiative is presented by OpenAI News as a collaboration to provide training and support for local partners.
