NEW YORK, United States — Artificial intelligence, the technology upending nearly every corner of society, is creeping into religion. It is serving up virtual Jesus and automated sermons — a change drawing mixed reviews from the faithful. Religious chatbots and other faith-based digital tools are growing in number. They offer counsel, comfort and spiritual guidance during
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Jensen Huang, the CEO and founder of US-based chipmaker NVIDIA, has said that China is “nanoseconds behind” the United States in chip technology.
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Hackathon showcased Malaysias rising AI talent for the digital economy Event drew 1, 741 participants, including 1, 547 students and 194 professionals The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), in collaboration with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), has successfully hosted the Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025, officially recognised by ASEAN Records as the largest on-site AI hackathon jointly organised by academia and industry in the region. Held on 20 September 2025 at APUs Technology Park Malaysia campus, the event drew 1, 741 participants, including 1, 547 students and 194 industry professionals, representing more than 50 institutions. Malaysian students based at Durham and Cambridge Universities also joined. With 20 industry mentors and a prize pool of US$26,000 (RM110, 000), the hackathon not only broke records but also highlighted Malaysias growing strength in cultivating AI talent for the digital economy. Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo launched the event, stressing the importance of AI in shaping society and industry. AI is already transforming the way we live and work. It starts with data, which must be digitised, stored and shared effectivelysupported by computing power to create meaningful solutions, he said. He congratulated APU and its partners, adding: With our infrastructure, ecosystem and your creativity, Malaysia can become not just a digital nation, but an AI nation by 2030. APU CEO Datuk Parmjit Singh (pic) highlighted the collaboration behind the success: This hackathon reflects the synergy between AWS, APU and MDEC. The overwhelming response shows the hunger for innovation. He also underlined APUs global standing: With over 16, 000 students from 130 countries, we continue to lead in digital education, being among the first in the region to offer a degree in Cloud Engineering. This pioneering spirit, together with our partnership with AWS, reflects our shared vision of empowering the next generation of cloud-ready and AI-focused talent. AWSs Peter Murray, head of Asia Pacific and Japan Go-to-Market, praised the talent on display, stating: You are the future tech leaders of Malaysia, driving AI forward. He announced an increase in AWS sandbox credits from US$50 (RM210) to US$100 (RM420), encouraging participants to think big, build bold, and push ideas further. He noted that during the hackathon, participants had access to AWS services such as Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q. Supported by MDECs Premier Digital Tech Institutions initiative, the hackathon brought together industry mentors, technology partners and sponsors such as AxrailAI, Crayon, eCloudValley, and GitLab. It also featured Tech Talks, networking opportunities and cross-sector collaboration. The event underscored Malaysias position as a digital frontrunner in ASEAN, setting a benchmark for hackathons and reinforcing the nations ambition to become an AI powerhouse by 2030. For APU, AWS and MDEC, it marked a milestone in shaping the future of technology in Southeast Asia.
Google is all set to bring Android to personal computers, a move that could change the game in the tech industry.
While computational demand increases, leading companies have moved from piloting AI capabilities to profiting from AI as organisations scale the technology across core workflows delivering 10 per cent to 25 per cent earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) gains over the last two years.
The US government has approved the use of Meta Platforms’ artificial intelligence (AI) system, LLaMA.
The US government has approved the use of Meta Platforms’ artificial intelligence (AI) system, LLaMA.
The US government has approved the use of Meta Platforms’ artificial intelligence (AI) system, LLaMA.
Elon Musk announced that X will launch an AI-driven feed by November 2025, enhancing user personalization and reducing reliance on mainstream algorithms, with a focus on user control through the Grok assistant.