Understanding AI’s impact on our rights, daily lives
WITH the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is seeping into every corner of our lives, it is therefore important to understand our digital rights. This was emphasised by Dr Jun-E Tan, Senior Research Associate at the Khazanah Research Institute, during her sharing at the recent Sarawak Media Conference 2025 on ‘Digital […]
AI translation lacks human touch
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Nurin Patra KUCHING: Artificial intelligence (AI) may be fast and accurate, but it still cannot replicate human nuance and tone in translation. Founder and Principal Consultant of TL Insights, Singapore, Shelly Bryant stressed that while AI-generated translations have improved, they remain limited in emotionally sensitive and narrative content. “You still […]
Teachers take lead bringing AI to classrooms
MIRI: Over 80 school teachers here are now better equipped to bring artificial intelligence (AI), coding and digital innovation into their classrooms, following a hands-on training programme that aims to future-proof education in Sarawak. Held at Curtin University Malaysia over four days, the Train-the-Trainer initiative was spearheaded by the IEEE Curtin University Malaysia Student branch […]
Local students, educators urged to embrace AI
KUCHING: Students and educators in Sarawak have been encouraged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the learning process. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek are already reshaping how people learn, work and communicate globally. He said AI should not replace human effort, but […]
Sarawak AI Centre to spearhead state’s AI roadmap, boost tech sovereignty
THE Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) is set to play a pivotal role in realising Sarawak’s vision of achieving artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty through the establishment of a trusted and secure artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this will be realised through the […]
AI is a tool, not a replacement, say seasoned journalists
BY SITI FAUZIAH HASAN SEREMBAN: Despite the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, creativity and the human touch remain essential in producing accurate and high-quality news. Mandarin newspaper journalist Choong Mei Chin, 47, said while AI could speed up news writing by enabling faster access to information and data, media practitioners must not rely solely on […]
Sarawak’s long-term vision backed by local talent, AI integration
KUCHING: Sarawak has sufficient talent and strategic plans to drive its mega projects forward, said a political sociologist, dismissing claims of a skills shortage in the state. Responding to an article which questioned the availability of talent, low demand and high construction costs for major infrastructure initiatives, Professor Dr Novel Lyndon argued that such concerns […]
A sharing on AI with our readers
Last week, I sat down with entrepreneur and AI expert Chiew Kok Peng in his office in Kuala Lumpur for a chat about AI. Of course, we know what AI is about but do we really know AI up close and personal? As Chiew is the first AI expert I had the opportunity to discuss […]
AI’s trajectory is surging and risks deepening divides – PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that the trajectory of artificial intelligence is advancing at lightning speed and if this asymmetrical digital progress is left unchecked, it risks deepening existing divides and fostering inequality. This being the case, the Prime Minister said that it was imperative that investments in digital literacy, infrastructure, empowerment […]
Graduates urged to embrace AI and new data
KUCHING: Graduates are encouraged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and new data. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised the growing need for professionals skilled in data separation and accumulation. “AI actually is not art. I was told that this data is basically algorithms plus mathematics. You accumulate all the data, that’s […]
