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Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high ​risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according ​to a ministerial regulation issued earlier this month.

4 hours ago
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OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US

OpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters. ...

3 days ago
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Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance

Indonesia has turned into a net importer of crude oil and fuels since early 2000s as output declined while demand kept rising, leaving Southeast Asia’s largest economy vulnerable to global price shocks.  ...

4 days ago

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eFishery reportedly inflated revenue by millions of dollars

The revelations have shaken Indonesia’s start-up ecosystem, which is already under pressure from declining valuations and investor skepticism.

1 year ago
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ASEAN expands AI guide to address deepfakes, other risks

The guide encourages the economic bloc’s member states to adopt its recommendations voluntarily, which serve as a useful starting point for alignment among ASEAN countries, the report noted

1 year ago
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Expensive carbon capture and storage technology remains challenging: PLN

PLN says high costs remain a challenge for the state-owned electricity company’s efforts to slash emissions from its coal-fired power plants through the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

1 year ago
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Closing product marketplace will boost profitability, Bukalapak says

The country's first e-commerce unicorn is ceasing sales of physical goods to focus on digital goods and services, citing minimal revenue contribution, shift in demand and increasing competition since the company's founding almost 15 years ago.

1 year ago
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Govt mulls VAT waiver to replace electric motorbike subsidy

As consumers wait to hear word on whether the previous subsidy scheme would continue, the government is thinking of introducting a VAT waiver for new purchases of electric motorbikes.

1 year ago
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OJK to set rules for local initial coin offerings by end of year

ICOs are similar to initial public offerings (IPOs) in the stock market, but instead of shares, use coins to raise funds. These coins can have utility for financial products, among other things.

1 year ago
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TikTok calls report of possible sale to Musk's X 'pure fiction'

TikTok on Tuesday labeled as "pure fiction" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.

1 year ago
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Government vows to complete AI regulation in three months

The communications minister has vowed to finish drafting a regulation on artificial intelligence in the next three months as Indonesia continues to navigate its policy stance on the advanced technology taking the world by storm.

1 year ago
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China reportedly exploring possible sale of US TikTok to Musk

Chinese officials are exploring a potential sale of US TikTok operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the video-sharing platform faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment, Bloomberg News reported Monday.

1 year ago
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Bukalapak to cease sales of physical products on marketplace

Virtual products will remain available to buyers, such as electricity bills, taxes and digital gold vouchers, while physical products like home accessories, fashion and electronics are only available until Feb. 9.   

1 year ago
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South Korea’s chip exports to China slow amid surge in Taiwan shipments

China and Hong Kong combined accounted for 61.6 percent of Korean semiconductor exports in 2020, but by the end of 2024, that figure had dropped to 51.7 percent, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association.

1 year ago
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Google pays Canada media $100 million to use content

The Google funds were transferred to the Canadian Journalism Collective, a non-profit set up to distribute the money, a spokesperson for the tech giant confirmed.

1 year ago
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OJK to set age, income criteria for BNPL users

The OJK plans to issue a new regulation on BNPL services that requires users to be over 18 and have a monthly income of at least Rp 3 million in a bid to control the popular payment method and protect consumers against falling into a debt spiral.

1 year ago
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RI at risk of falling behind in global AI development: Surveys

Failing to develop supporting infrastructure and regulations, as well as nurturing local talent, could cause Indonesia to be sidelined in the global AI boom, multiple surveys show, while experts caution about taking a balanced approach to mitigate related risks.

1 year ago
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UK study warns of perils in AI-driven 'intention economy'

Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools may soon "covertly influence" users' decision making in a new commercial frontier called the "intention economy", University of Cambridge researchers warned in a paper published Monday.

1 year ago
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OpenAI outlines plans to becoming for-profit company

In a blog post, the company said it plans to restructure as a PBC, which "requires the company to balance shareholder interests, stakeholder interests, and a public benefit interest in its decision making."

1 year ago
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Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros after ChatGPT probe

The Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) watchdog began an investigation in March 2023 when it temporarily blocked ChatGPT in Italy over privacy concerns, becoming the first Western country to take action against the popular AI chatbot.

1 year ago
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Fintechs turn to bootstrapping as external funding ebbs

Bootstrapping is the process of founding or running a company using one’s personal finances or the firm’s own operating revenue.

1 year ago
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AI Journey conference unveils broader use of artificial intelligence

The AI Journey international conference on artificial intelligence in Moscow unveiled the recent developments in AI, with learning machines more widely used, unconfined to industry and business.

1 year ago
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Trump touts $100b SoftBank investment, vowing 100,000 jobs

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday praised Japan's SoftBank for its decision to invest $100 billion in the United States and create 100,000 new jobs, a big win for his incoming administration.

1 year ago
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Minister says Apple 'losing out' by dragging its feet on $1b investment

Indonesia is playing hardball to get Apple to fulfill its obligations, including on local content and investment, before it green-lights sales of the iPhone 16 series in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

1 year ago
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US finalizes $6.1 billion Micron chip-making subsidy

President Joe Biden's administration has finalized a series of subsidies, including a $7.86 billion award for Intel, $6.6 billion for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's US unit and $1.5 billion for GlobalFoundries.

1 year ago
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RI pursues nuclear path to meet demand for low-carbon power

The country is planning to add nuclear power to the national energy mix through a small-scale nuclear power plant, targeted to start operating by 2032, as part of its energy transition to fulfill its net-zero commitment.

1 year ago
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US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

It was carefully crafted to deal only with control by a foreign adversary, and it was part of a broader effort to counter a well-substantiated national security threat posed by the PRC [People's Republic of China]," the appeals court argued.

1 year ago
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Malaysia says any US tariffs on BRICS could impact semiconductor supply

The BRIC grouping of major emerging economies initially included Brazil, Russia, India and China, and has since expanded to take in other countries. 

1 year ago
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Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time

The cryptocurrency soared through the mark to a peak of $103,800, having enjoyed a blistering rally since the November 5 election of Trump, who pledged on the campaign trail to make the United States the "bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world".

1 year ago
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Google alerts users of 12% VAT on services from Jan. 1

The tech giant has published a website notice alerting all users of an impending billing increase as a result of the planned VAT hike to 12 percent starting in January 2025, preempting the government's formal decision on the matter expected next week.

1 year ago
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Planned fuel subsidy scheme faces backlash from ‘ojol’ drivers

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Nov. 27 that the government would only provide subsidized fuel to vehicles with yellow license plates, the plates used for public transportation and trucks. 

1 year ago
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China to curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US

Among the materials banned from export are metals gallium, antimony and germanium, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement that cited "national security" concerns.

1 year ago
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Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.

1 year ago

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