Google has launched new protections in 2024 to combat fake government service scams, reducing such scams by over 70%. The company is expanding its efforts beyond search results to Chrome and Android devices. Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode now utilizes the AI model Gemini Nano, which analyzes websites in real-time to identify potential dangers. This on-device approach provides instant insight into risky websites, allowing for protection against previously unseen scams.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-google-protects-searchers-from-scams-updates-announced/546345/Google has made significant changes to its remote work policy, requiring some employees to return to the office or face job loss. The company's spokesperson cited the need for "long-term success" as a reason for these adjustments. This move comes after Microsoft and Amazon also made minor changes this year, including layoffs.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-is-cutting-hundreds-of-jobs-in-a-core-business-unitA recent gala event brought together prominent speakers from government, academia, and industry to discuss leveraging AI in the workforce. Tony WONG, Commissioner for Digital Policy, highlighted the importance of AI-driven transformation. Professor Jin LI emphasized the need for organizational success in a digital era. The event also featured a new initiative by HKU Business School, led by Dean Hongbin Cai, to launch a Taught Postgraduate stream in AI and Business. Clara Chan from Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited discussed the significance of strategic investments in AI and technological innovation for Hong Kong's future competitiveness.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/05/08/hku-icube-annual-gala-luncheon-2025---talent-management-in-the-age-of-ai/380809India is poised to become a hotspot for AI-powered data centre development due to its focus on building high-performance compute infrastructure, scalable power and cooling systems, and efficient networking. Neha Aggarwal, Partner at Deloitte India, suggests that reconsidering the policy framework could further incentivise specialised infrastructure development. The country's lower land and labour costs offer an advantage in data centre real estate, but significant new constructions are needed to meet growing AI demand. Government initiatives and incentives under state policies are driving growth, with proposals to introduce a separate category for data centres in the National Building Code and simplify approvals through data centre facilitation units.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/ai-surge-in-india-requires-additional-45-50-million-sq-ft-real-estate-report-1/India's states must shift their focus from land-based models to AI ecosystems anchored in energy, innovation, and execution. A recent workshop brought together senior officials and industry leaders to create a strategic roadmap for positioning India as a global hub for AI infrastructure. The country generates nearly 20% of the world's data but only accounts for 3% of global datacentre capacity. To address this gap, states are urged to adopt a new paradigm focused on clean energy, high-performance computing, and streamlined policy environments. The workshop highlighted six critical pillars for AI datacentre readiness: land, power, network, compute, talent, and enabling policies.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/india-needs-reliable-scalable-ai-infrastructure-niti-aayog-1/Indonesia's Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has urged the Financial Transactions Reporting and Analysis Center (PPATK) and National Police (Polri) to use artificial intelligence (AI) to combat cybercrimes, as AI is already being used by cybercriminals globally. Hafid believes that using AI can improve efforts to curb online gambling in society, a goal shared by both the PPATK and Polri. The minister emphasized the importance of digital literacy to raise awareness about cybercrimes, which she considers a common enemy.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/354529/minister-urges-ai-for-ppatk-police-cybercrime-fightJapan's role as a leader in stablecoin adoption has gained significant momentum, with government-backed accelerators and academic institutions supporting the intersection of Web3 and AI. The implementation of Japan's amended Payment Services Act has enabled financial entities to issue compliant stablecoins under regulated structures. Regulatory approval from Japan's Financial Services Agency (JFSA) for USDC has been a key milestone, positioning SBI VC Trade and Circle positively in the market. Despite market fluctuations, interest in the Japanese Web3 market is growing, driven by international project engagement and local developer momentum. The event showcased global projects' plans to strengthen ties with Japan's Web3 market through infrastructure protocols and AI-driven blockchain solutions.
https://bitcoinist.com/a-crypto-venture-capitalists-take-on-teamz-2025/Jozu is developing critical infrastructure to enable enterprises to deploy and manage AI applications using the same methods as traditional software. This move aims to make enterprise AI operations more seamless, secure, and scalable.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jozu-raises-4-million-seed-round-to-scale-enterprise-ai-orchestration-platform-302446304.htmlElon Musk has denied allegations that he is trying to harm OpenAI's success in order to gain an advantage for his own generative artificial intelligence startup, xAI. In a court filing, Musk's attorney claimed that the accusations are part of a "relentless" campaign by OpenAI to discredit him and damage his company's reputation. The dispute between the two companies has been ongoing for over a year, with OpenAI accusing Musk of using legal claims, social media posts, and press attacks to sabotage their efforts.
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