June 29, 2024
Tech News
Microsoft’s AI boss, Mustafa Suleyman, has controversially stated that it is acceptable to use content from the open web for AI training, likening it to “freeware.” This stance comes amid lawsuits accusing Microsoft and OpenAI of using copyrighted material without permission. Suleyman’s interpretation of copyright law and fair use has been criticized as incorrect, especially given the legal protections for copyrighted works in the US.
Amazon has acquired the founders and part of the team from AI startup Adept, licensing its technology. Adept, known for developing AI-powered agents for software tasks, will continue its operations under new leadership, focusing on AI solutions. This move is part of Amazon’s efforts to enhance its generative AI capabilities, with the Adept team expected to contribute to building digital agents for automating software workflows.
Thailand’s King Power Corporation has integrated an SMS API solution into its e-commerce platform to improve order processing, customer verification, and notifications. This integration, part of a collaboration with 8×8, Inc., has led to a 30% reduction in operating costs and enhanced customer communication efficiency. King Power also utilizes 8×8 Connect for omnichannel campaign management and fraud prevention.
DC Handal has activated a new 400kW EV charging station at the West Coast Expressway’s Trong Toll Plaza in Malaysia, one of the country’s fastest. This station, similar to another at the Taiping Selatan Toll Plaza, uses a Kempower Satellite Charging System and can charge EVs with up to 400kW for 800V architecture and 200kW for 400V architecture. The station aims to reduce charging times and costs, offering a rate of RM1.50/kWh.
The Dongfeng Nammi 01, an electric hatchback with a starting price under RM50,000 in China, may soon be assembled in Rembau, Malaysia. This follows a Memorandum of Understanding between NexV Manufacturing and Central Auto Distributors (CADB) to establish a local assembly operation for Dongfeng Motor Corporation’s New Energy Vehicles. The Nammi 01 offers up to 430km of range and features such as vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging.
Tech Explained
Fair Use – Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows the limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
Generative AI – Generative AI refers to AI systems that can create new data or content, such as images, music, or text, based on patterns learned from existing data.
API – An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
V2G – Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables electric vehicles to interact with the power grid to provide services such as energy storage or demand response.
SMS – Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service component of most telephone, internet, and mobile device systems, using standardized communication protocols.
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