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Five key trends for data protection in 2024
Business, Published on 12/01/2024
» 2024 promises to be a dynamic year. As we integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into businesses, the importance of responsible practices, vigilant oversight and continuous learning cannot be overstated.
Show women some respect
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2023
» Nov 25 will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Despite the event being almost two weeks away, local women's advocacy groups this week are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to work with parliament to draft a new code of ethics to prevent election candidates accused of sexual harassment or assault from participating in politics.
Navigating the uncharted territory of AI
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 30/08/2023
» Artificial Intelligence (AI), alias robots, has captured the public imagination. Yet, the term "AI" can cover more than robots. Not only does AI embody technology that learns and digests data, exhibiting intelligence paralleling humans, but it is also now a major creative force. Generative AI can offer projections, predictions and propositions, potentially surpassing human intelligence. This leads to the question -- should AI be regulated, and how?
Navigating the risks of AI will require a team effort
Oped, Published on 11/03/2023
» Recent months may well be remembered as the moment when predictive artificial intelligence went mainstream. While prediction algorithms have been in use for decades, the release of applications such as OpenAI's ChatGPT3 -- and its rapid integration with Microsoft's Bing search engine -- may have unleashed the floodgates when it comes to user-friendly AI.
Fixing, shaping AI is in our common interest
Oped, Published on 05/01/2023
» The tech world has generated a fresh abundance of front-page news in 2022. In October, Elon Musk bought Twitter -- one of the main public communication platforms used by journalists, academics, businesses, and policymakers -- and proceeded to fire most of its content-moderation staff, indicating the company would rely instead on artificial intelligence.
NBTC calls for laws to be amended to govern OTT
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/01/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) says the Computer-related Crime Act and the NBTC Act may have to be amended to help govern over-the-top (OTT) platforms to ensure fairness and competition.
EU parliament arrests spark calls for tighter controls over MEPs
AFP, Published on 11/12/2022
» BRUSSELS - The arrest of a European Parliament vice-president and four others linked to a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar sparked calls Saturday for the bloc's MPs to be held to higher standards.
Who'll establish ethical norms for the metaverse?
Oped, Published on 25/08/2022
» The "metaverse" isn't here yet, and when it arrives it will not be a single domain controlled by any one company. Facebook wanted to create that impression when it changed its name to Meta, but its rebranding coincided with major investments by Microsoft and Roblox.
Cities Take the Lead in Setting Rules Around How AI Is Used
Business, Published on 12/04/2022
» As cities and states roll out algorithms to help them provide services like policing and traffic management, they are also racing to come up with policies for using this new technology.
Ruling on Trump ban marks defining moment for Facebook panel
AFP, Published on 05/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - Facebook's independent oversight board rules Wednesday on the platform's ban of former US president Donald Trump in a case that could set a precedent for how social media handles harmful content from world leaders.