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WhatsApp has announced Strict Account Settings, a new lockdown-style security feature designed to protect users facing rare but highly sophisticated cyber attacks, including journalists and public-facing figures. The feature, which is rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, locks certain privacy and security controls to their most restrictive settings. Once enabled, Strict Account Settings limit…
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Workplace software firm Notion has completed a private tender offer worth about US$270 million, valuing the company at roughly US$11 billion, as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and expansion in Asia-Pacific. The tender offer, held over the past quarter, allows current and former employees to sell shares directly to investors. Existing backers…
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Tata Communications has appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer–Designate, as part of a planned leadership transition at the company. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals. Upon clearance, the board will formally appoint Lakshminarayanan as Managing Director and CEO of Tata Communications Limited. He will succeed A. S. Lakshminarayanan, who…
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has introduced a new AI Bundle for its AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, aiming to simplify how developers and creators set up local artificial intelligence environments on Windows. The AMD Adrenalin AI Bundle, available as an optional feature during installation, allows users to install a pre-configured AI software stack with a single…
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The Government of Telangana has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based Blaize Inc. to explore the launch of the Telangana AI Innovation Hub, as the southern Indian state steps up efforts to position itself as a global centre for applied artificial intelligence. The MoU was signed earlier this week on the sidelines…
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Legal technology firm Clio has launched its AI-powered platform, Clio Work, in Singapore, New Zealand and Hong Kong, marking a significant expansion of its Asia-Pacific footprint and bringing what it calls the industry’s first “Intelligent Legal Work Platform” to the region. The launch positions Clio Work as a system designed to bridge legal operations with…
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Singapore-based AI-native startup Level3AI has raised US$13 million in seed funding, as it looks to scale its enterprise AI agents for customer engagement across the Asia-Pacific region. The seed round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from BEENEXT, 500 Global, Sovereign’s Capital, and Goodwater Capital. Founded in July 2024, Level3AI builds enterprise-grade AI agents designed…
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Security researchers from Check Point Research have uncovered evidence that VoidLink malware was largely designed and built using artificial intelligence, highlighting how AI tools can sharply accelerate the development of sophisticated cyber threats. VoidLink first drew attention for its technical maturity, modular architecture and support for advanced features such as cloud environment enumeration, container post-exploitation,…
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Global data centre leader Digital Realty has announced its entry into the Malaysian market with an agreement to acquire CSF Advisers, the owner of the TelcoHub 1 facility in Cyberjaya. The move marks a significant expansion of the company’s Southeast Asia platform, aiming to meet the region’s escalating digital infrastructure demands. The operational 1.5-megawatt TelcoHub…
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Republic Polytechnic has unveiled a comprehensive AI transformation strategy aimed at strengthening teaching and learning, deepening staff capabilities and expanding industry partnerships, as Singapore steps up efforts to build an AI-ready workforce. The Republic Polytechnic AI strategy, launched on the first day of the institution’s Open House 2026, focuses on embedding applied artificial intelligence (AI)…
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