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Government turns to AI to track wealthy taxpayers and their assets

The Tax Office is developing an AI-assisted dashboard to track the assets of wealthy individuals and detect potential discrepancies in real-time, with taxpayer data protection a top priority.

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AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefits: IMF

Strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth at around 3 percent, yielding major benefits for many Asian economies that supply the hardware, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday. ...

2 days ago
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Harness engineering can scale development of Indonesia’s digital economy

Harness engineering is a method to build the software tools, guidelines and feedback mechanisms around an AI model to help it operate as a reliable, autonomous agent. ...

2 days ago

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Musk plans largest-ever supercomputer for xAI startup: Report

Elon Musk has told investors he plans to build a supercomputer dubbed "gigafactory of compute" to support the development of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, an industry news outlet reported Saturday.

2 years ago
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Scarlett Johansson's OpenAI feud rekindles Hollywood fear of artificial intelligence

Johansson’s blasting of OpenAI for using a sultry voice she called “eerily similar” to her performance in its public demonstrations of the newest version of ChatGPT is antagonizing some entertainment executives, amid discussions to work more closely on projects.

2 years ago
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Starlink may render existing content censorship outdated: ELSAM

Starlink has the ability to deliver internet directly to user terminals without disruption unlike through conventional internet service providers (ISPs).

2 years ago
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Indosat to launch Indonesian-language model for AI in July

The model would allow artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as ChatGPT, to understand interactions in the local language, the company said.

2 years ago
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Leading AI firms pledge 'responsible' tech development

More than a dozen of the world's leading artificial intelligence firms pledged at a global summit on Wednesday to develop and use their technology safely, as concern rises over the lack of safeguards for ChatGPT-style AI systems.

2 years ago
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Battery subscription scheme could remove roadblock to EV adoption

Analysts note that the pricing model slashes the upfront cost of EV ownership for customers but also adds to manufacturers' operational burden.

2 years ago
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Luhut offers Biak as future launch site for Musk's SpaceX

The senior investment minister said he suggested Musk use the country’s planned space port on Papua's Biak Island to launch SpaceX rockets, as it would be less costly due to its strategic equatorial location.

2 years ago
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Regulate AI usage, not development, says IBM

While governments across the world are looking to adapt legal frameworks to accommodate artificial intelligence, the general manager of IBM Asia Pacific said authorities should regulate the application of AI rather than its technological development.

2 years ago
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Elon Musk to join President Jokowi in inauguration of Starlink operation

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said that Musk has confirmed his attendance at the ceremony and that he would also speak in one of the seminar sessions at the WWF.

2 years ago
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X wins court reprieve in battle over extreme Australian content

The case is being seen as an important test of social media platforms' legal responsibilities and of the use of geoblocking.

2 years ago
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South Korea prepares support package worth over $7b for chip industry

South Korea is readying plans for a support package for chip investments and research worth more than 10 trillion won ($7.30 billion), the finance minister said on Sunday, after setting its sights on winning a "war" in the semiconductor industry.

2 years ago
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Elon Musk's Starlink granted licences to operate in Indonesia

Starlink's network of low Earth orbit satellites can provide internet to remote locations or areas that have had normal communications infrastructure disabled.

2 years ago
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Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market

Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.

2 years ago
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Indonesia must improve tech industry capabilities, says Jokowi

The trade deficit in the electronic devices sector amounts to some US$2.1 billion, as most smartphones and other electronic devices in the country are imported. 

2 years ago
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Govt announces hydrogen pilot project for transportation

The New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Directorate General has announced a hydrogen trial for buses, trucks and other heavy vehicles.

2 years ago
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BenQ, right partner to accelerate quality of education in Indonesia

Speeding up the quality of education, one of Indonesia’s development priority programs, can be quite challenging amid the increasingly dynamic and diversified environment.

2 years ago
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Financial Times enters ChatGPT content deal

The deal allows select attributed summaries, quotes and links from the FT's reporting to appear in ChatGPT responses to relevant queries.

2 years ago
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AFPI projects conservative growth amid macro woes, stringent rules

Fintech lending association projects between 5 and 7 percent growth for the sector this year.

2 years ago
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Creative industry workers worry AI is after their jobs

An illustrator, influencer and translator ponder over what role increasingly sophisticated technology will leave to them.

2 years ago
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Google says it welcomes competition in mobile operating systems

With the possibility that geopolitical divisions and protectionist measures may prompt countries to develop alternative operating systems, Google’s Android says it is prepared for increased competition.

2 years ago
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RI, Australia strengthen partnership on taxing crypto assets

Canberra and Jakarta have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand bilateral cooperation in the exchange of information regarding crypto-asset transactions.

2 years ago
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Mobile café start-up Jago lands $6 million in series A funding

Jago, which was inspired by Jakarta's mobile beverage vendors called "Starling", plans to use the funds to expand its coverage, upgrade its carts and invest in market-driven innovation for better cost efficiency.

2 years ago
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Ministry opts for ratings instead of blocking games with explicit content

The call for the ban originated from a request raised by the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI).

2 years ago
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Apple CEO to visit Indonesia this week, minister say

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s planned visit to Indonesia comes just days before that of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whom the Communications and Information Ministry expects to arrive in Jakarta on April 30.

2 years ago
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EV logistics firm Blitz mulls potential four-wheeler expansion

The company has its eyes on a future when electric four-wheeler freight vehicles become available in the country, and at affordable prices.

2 years ago
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China's green-tech manufacturing powerhouse

China has extended its manufacturing domination to clean energy industries in recent years, alongside a global push for climate change action, but that is starting to worry the United States, Europe and others.

2 years ago
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Tokopedia: Integration with TikTok Shop completed

The integration has given birth to Shop Tokopedia, which includes a privacy setting option allowing users to deactivate the personalization feature that matches their social media habits with shopping recommendations.

2 years ago
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Indonesia to import Chinese autonomous trains for IKN

Three trains will be procured from a Chinese manufacturer, but the ministry declined to disclose the price.

2 years ago
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Omnichannel Streamlining: 4 in 10 Marketers Struggle Without Using Automation

In the landscape of modern business, data stands as a formidable challenge. A recent survey conducted among Indonesian professionals spanning product, marketing, and growth functions revealed statistics: 41% grapple with the difficulty of collecting quality first-party data, 34% have trouble analyzing data, and 26% struggle to translate this into insights for actionable decision-making.

2 years ago
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Indonesia, Korea can bridge global AI divide, says deputy minister

The influence of Western values perpetuates an AI divide and leads to the concentration of economic and social benefits in specific regions of the Global North, said Deputy Communications and Information Minister Nezar Patria, citing the 2023 World Economic Forum report.

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