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Singapore’s AI Strategy Focuses on Inclusive, Mass Adoption

Artificial intelligence is becoming a core part of the global economy, and Singapore is positioning itself to ensure its benefits are widely shared rather than limited to experts or large…

Cambodia and France Expand Cooperation on AI Research and Digital Skills

Cambodia is strengthening its artificial intelligence and digital capacity through new collaboration with France, focusing on research, education, and workforce development. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications recently met with…

Cambodia Launches AI Report Focused on Innovation, Ethics, and Inclusion

Cambodia has introduced a new national report titled “Artificial Intelligence: Empowering Innovation, Ethics and Inclusion in Cambodia” to guide the country’s approach to AI governance and development. The framework was…

Gauth Launches AI Live Tutor in Vietnam to Expand Personalized Learning

The AI-powered education platform Gauth has launched its “Live Tutor” feature in Vietnam, aiming to improve access to personalized learning through artificial intelligence. The new feature provides students with real-time,…

Google and VNG Launch Vietnam’s First Applied AI Lab

Google, in partnership with Vietnamese tech group VNG and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, has launched the country’s first Applied AI Lab to accelerate artificial intelligence development in…

Maldives Pushes for Girls’ Role in AI and Digital Future

The Maldives is encouraging greater participation of girls in artificial intelligence and digital development as part of its broader technology transformation agenda. President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized that AI is becoming…

Maldives Moves Toward AI Law in Major Digital Transformation Push

The Maldives is preparing to introduce new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence as part of a broader national effort to digitize government systems and modernize public services. The proposed AI…

AI Chatbot Use in Sri Lanka Raises Concerns Over Safety, Privacy, and Awareness

In Sri Lanka, growing use of AI chatbots for advice and emotional support is raising serious concerns among cybersecurity experts, researchers, and educators. Experts warn that many users, especially teenagers…

AI Raises Concerns Over Cultural Distortion in Bhutan

In Bhutan, experts and cultural institutions are warning that the rapid spread of artificial intelligence could distort traditional practices and weaken cultural authenticity if left unregulated. While AI tools are…

Sikkim Invites Public Input on Draft AI Policy 2025

The state of Sikkim has invited public suggestions for shaping its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025, as part of efforts to build a citizen-centric and digitally empowered governance system. The…