Indonesia to introduce national AI strategy in August
Indonesia will publish in August its first national strategy on artificial intelligence in a bid to attract foreign investment, according to Reuters, quoting an official. The move follows neighbouring Malaysia’s push to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development, securing billions of dollars from global tech firms seeking to build critical infrastructure to […]
Bridge Data Centres breaks ground on hyperscale data center in Thailand
Bain Capital-backed Bridge Data Centres has today broken ground on its latest hyperscale-ready data centre in Chonburi, Thailand, according to its Linkedin post. The facility, QHI01 has a total capacity of up to 200 MW. This marks a major milestone in the company’s international expansion, said the company, adding that it reflects strong market confidence […]
DayOne breaks ground on its first hyperscale data center in Singapore
Singapore-headquartered data centre firm DayOne has broken ground on its first hyperscale data center in Singapore, a 20MW site in Jurong, designed to meet Southeast Asia’s rising demand for AI, cloud computing and digital transformation, according to the company’s Linkedin post. The facility, SG1, will feature cutting-edge green innovation, such as hybrid air and liquid […]
The new AI Action Plan and its implications: Insights from Prof PS Lee
Following yesterday’s announcement on Washington’s AI Action Plan, we reached out to Professor PS Lee, Head of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, on what it means in practice. Can you briefly explain what the AI Action Plan is about? Lee: The White House has torn down the “high fence” that once ring-fenced U.S. AI […]