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Spain grid operator report warned of blackout risk from renewables

The head of Spain's electricity operator REE downplayed Wednesday a recent report by the firm which warned of "severe" risks of power cuts linked to the "high" use of renewable energy in the country.

1 day ago
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LG departure marks rude awakening for Indonesia’s nickel downstream dream

Beijing further tightens its grip on the Indonesian EV market with its LFP tech domination, causing a decline in the market for nickel-based technology which contributed to LG’s decision to exit.   ...

3 days ago
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Elon Musk's xAI Holdings reportedly in talks to raise $20b from investors

Elon Musk's xAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly US$20 billion in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence start-up and social media business, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. ...

4 days ago

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Indonesia begins B40 biodiesel trial to power trains

The goverment and state-owned railway operator KAI have kicked off a nearly two-month trial of B40 biodiesel in trains, starting with the Bogowonto train connecting Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

9 months ago
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Microsoft outage raises questions about tech dependency

The tech giant blamed the problems on CrowdStrike, but industry insiders warned that the issue stems from entrusting the digital world to just a few key companies. 

9 months ago
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'Large-scale' IT outage hits companies worldwide

A major outage wrought havoc on global computer systems on Friday, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia.

9 months ago
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SHIMIZU Premium Interview #5-A dialogue with the Budiman family-The Power of Collaboration

Great partnership between foreign investors and local developers not only create synergy for success, but also add colors to our world.

9 months ago
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Bukit Asam pitches coal-derived artificial graphite as an EV battery material

State-owned coal miner PT Bukit Asam (PTBA), a subsidiary of mining holding company MIND ID, and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) have begun the world’s first pilot project to convert coal into artificial graphite and anode sheet, both of which are raw materials for lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

9 months ago
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Musk's X misleads users with blue checks, EU charges

EU regulators are unhappy with changes Musk made to the blue badge system since anyone can now obtain it via a premium subscription, whereas previously it was reserved for verified accounts including leaders, companies and journalists, and subject to approval.

9 months ago
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Lagging agricultural technology poses risks to Indonesia's food security

The widely adopted conventional agricultural system in Indonesia only enables a hectare of land to produce 5 tonnes of rice, while countries with more advanced technology can produce up to 15 tonnes with the same amount of land.

9 months ago
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Lintasarta, Indosat deny responsibility for ransomware attack

The company, a subsidiary of publicly listed telecom giant Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) group, stated that the accused individual left the company on Aug. 4, 2021.

9 months ago
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Solar start-up Xurya secures $55m for global market push

With this additional investment, it brings the total founds obtained to more than $88 million, the start-up announced on Monday.

10 months ago
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Ministry blocks 1 million online gambling sites in first half this year

The ministry estimates that the number of online gambling websites in the country has grown by 10,000 every day.

10 months ago
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E-commerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation

Shopee had admitted to having violated anti-competition rules by directing customers to certain delivery services after being accused of the breaches last month, antitrust agency, known as KPPU, said in a statement.

10 months ago
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Buy now, pay later gains ground as credit cards decline: Report

Over the past year, BNPL has moved up to the second spot for preferred payment methods among online consumers while credit cards have dropped, prompting banks to hop on the fintech bandwagon, a new industry report shows.

10 months ago
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Apple delays rollout of AI features in Europe

Apple on Friday said it would delay the rollout of its recently announced AI features in Europe because of "regulatory uncertainties" linked to the EU's new landmark legislation to curb the power of big tech.

10 months ago
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Govt keeps close eye on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu

The government is on high alert over the potential entry of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, arguing it could undermine local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and disrupt domestic supply chains.

10 months ago
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TikTok to lay off 450 employees in Tokopedia: Sources

The layoffs, which equal 9 percent of the workforce of major local e-commerce firm Tokopedia, are an effort to eliminate duplicate functions and cut costs.

10 months ago
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RI missing AI data center opportunity despite having all it takes

Industry players say Indonesia could become an AI data center hub thanks to its significant renewable energy potential, if the government offers investors the right incentives.

10 months ago
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AMD unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia

AMD on Monday announced its new artificial intelligence chips for everything from cutting-edge data centers to advanced laptops, ramping up its challenge to the runaway market leader Nvidia.

10 months ago
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Moving on from e-wallets, GoTo, Grab look to digital banking

A new scheme to allow direct links between digital banks and apps could provide the former with much-needed access to capital and lower their overall cost of funds.

10 months ago
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Flying taxi trials to take off in Nusantara on July, authority says

The flying taxi, manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and Hyundai Motors Company, is set to be showcased during the Independence Day ceremony in August.

11 months ago
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RI begins toll automation with partial rollout after unsuccessful trial

A trial had taken place in Bali in December last year, but was deemed as “not entirely successful.”

11 months ago
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Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown

Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. 

11 months ago
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Interest rate cap eats into peer-to-peer lenders’ earnings

A prolonged trend of declining profitability could dent the survivability of the firms.

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months 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).

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months ago

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