December 18, 2024
Tech News
Influencers in the US are preparing for a potential TikTok ban set to take effect on January 19, 2025, unless the app is sold to a US-approved company. The ban could disrupt the substantial industry that has emerged around TikTok, affecting creators who rely on the platform for income. Many creators are diversifying their content across other platforms in anticipation of the ban, while smaller creators may struggle more than established ones.
OpenAI has not released an API for its Sora AI model, which generates realistic videos from text descriptions. OpenAI is working to address overwhelming demand for its video creation suite, but has not commented publicly about future plans for an API. Meanwhile, competitors like Google have launched APIs for their video-generation models, potentially giving them an edge in the growing market.
Malaysia has launched a national AI office aimed at shaping policies and regulations to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development. The office will focus on strategic planning, research, and regulatory oversight, with plans to develop a code of ethics and an AI regulatory framework within its first year. The initiative is supported by significant investments from global tech firms, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, as Malaysia seeks to enhance its rapidly growing digital economy in 2024.
Tech Explained
AI – Artificial Intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
API – An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
Code of Ethics – A Code of Ethics in the context of AI refers to a set of guidelines and principles that govern the ethical use and development of artificial intelligence technologies.
Digital Economy – The Digital Economy refers to an economy that is based on digital technologies, including electronic devices and information and communication technologies, to generate economic activities and transactions.
