AI Archives - Stay Ahead with Heaptalk: Your Go-To Source for Business News https://heaptalk.com/tag/ai/ Latest business news media headlines platform today | Lets talk Business Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:06:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://heaptalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-fav-icon-48x48-1-32x32.png AI Archives - Stay Ahead with Heaptalk: Your Go-To Source for Business News https://heaptalk.com/tag/ai/ 32 32 Microsoft officially commences AI & Cloud Infrastructure investment in Indonesia https://heaptalk.com/news/microsoft-officially-commences-ai-cloud-infrastructure-investment-in-indonesia/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:06:49 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47507 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Microsoft has officially commenced its US$1.7 billion, or around Rp27 trillion, investment in the Archipelago. According to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, the investment is set to strengthen the country’s AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure, aligning with Indonesia’s national strategy for digital transformation. This measure was formally acknowledged during a high-level meeting at […]

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]]> Groundup.ai startup closes $4.25mn Series A funding round https://heaptalk.com/news/groundup-ai-startup-closes-4-25mn-series-a-funding-round/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:03:06 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=47514 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Singapore-based startup focusing on AI-powered industrial maintenance and workplace safety solutions, Groundup.ai, has closed Series A funding at US$4.25 million, or equal to Rp71.6 billion, led by Tin Men Capital, with participation from existing investors Wavemaker Ventures and SEEDS Capital. Groundup.ai will allocate the injection to expedite product innovation, scale its market presence across […]

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]]> Press Council: The Journalists role remains irreplaceable by AI https://heaptalk.com/govact/press-council-the-journalists-role-remains-irreplaceable-by-ai/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:05:54 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45197 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Amid growing concerns voiced by Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” that AI might surpass human intelligence, fears of job displacement, including those in journalism, have surfaced. However, the Chair of the Press Council, Ninik Rahayu, reaffirmed that despite rapid advancements in AI technology, the role of journalists remains indispensable. “AI can indeed […]

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]]> Digital Bank ‘Jago’ implements Google Cloud’s AI, escalates Indonesia’s customer services https://heaptalk.com/news/digital-bank-jago-implements-google-clouds-ai-escalates-indonesias-customer-services/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:26:39 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45056 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s digital bank, Bank Jago, ties with Google Cloud to boost the bank industry in Indonesia. In this cooperation, this banking platform and DKatalis, as its technology solutions partner, will leverage Google Cloud’s BigQuery and Vertex AI platforms, aiming to enhance customer banking experiences, streamline internal operations, and generate tangible business returns. “As a tech-based […]

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]]> Omnichannel startup Qiscus amplifies core solutions amid 300% AI adoption growth https://heaptalk.com/news/omnichannel-startup-qiscus-amplifies-core-solutions-amid-300-ai-adoption-growth/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:00:10 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=45053 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Omnichannel startup Qiscus integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its core omnichannel Customer Engagement services, underscoring its commitment to delivering more innovative, personalized, and responsive customer interactions for Southeast Asian businesses. A report from Accenture highlights that 98% of businesses view technology as pivotal to transformation, with generative AI emerging as a key […]

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]]> Following $1.7bn investment, Microsoft & Digital Affairs Ministry launch AI program ‘ElevAIte Indonesia’ https://heaptalk.com/news/following-1-7bn-investment-microsoft-digital-affairs-ministry-launch-ai-program-elevaite-indonesia/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:46:26 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=44627 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), in collaboration with Microsoft, has released the AI skilling program ‘ElevAlte Indonesia’ to equip 1 million Indonesian talents with the necessary AI skills. ElevAlte Indonesia program will be implemented by collaborating with governments, industry, educational institutions, nonprofits, and civil society to connect the country’s talent […]

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]]> Accurate Indonesia supports digital & AI advancement for businesses growth https://heaptalk.com/events/accurate-indonesia-supports-digital-ai-advancement-for-businesses-growth/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:34:28 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=43770 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s accounting software provider, Accurate Indonesia, hosted the Accurate Talks Level Up event. Carrying out the Empowering Businesses with Digital Synergy and AI Revolution, the agenda attracted about 4,500 participants to address the critical need for businesses to remain competitive in the digital age. According to Darwin Tjoe, the Founder of Accurate Indonesia, […]

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]]> HERA launches its AI-based platform, assisting businesses to serve customers https://heaptalk.com/news/hera-launches-its-ai-based-platform-assisting-businesses-to-serve-customers/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:33:25 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=43790 Heaptalk, Jakarta — HERA, a next-generation AI platform, has announced the launch of its innovative solution designed to elevate customer experience for businesses in Indonesia. By combining automation with empathy, HERA enables its AI agents to make intelligent decisions and autonomously operate tools, efficiently resolving complex customer issues. This approach allows HERA to address customer needs in a […]

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]]> Expand to rural areas, Indosat achieves double-digit revenue growth https://heaptalk.com/industry/expand-to-rural-areas-indosat-achieves-double-digit-revenue-growth/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:05:59 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=36130 Heaptalk, Jakarta — PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Tbk. (IOH) recorded a net profit of Rp2.7 trillion in the first half of 2024, doubling its growth to 113% YoY. “Our revenue grows by 13.4% in the first half this year. From Broadband, which is our second pillar, we managed to have 345 thousand customers,” stated President […]

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]]> Behemoth tech companies warn possible bad impact amidst the rapid AI evolvement https://heaptalk.com/technology/behemoth-tech-companies-warn-possible-bad-impact-amidst-the-rapid-ai-evolvement/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:12 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=34634 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Major technology companies, including Meta, Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft, have reminded an inferior impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on business development; the negative impacts cover: Data breach potential: One of the most significant impacts is that AI systems require substantial data to function effectively. The data frequently include sensitive personal information. If such […]

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]]> Singapore’s AI Gimmefy expands to North America https://heaptalk.com/news/singapores-ai-gimmefy-expands-to-north-america/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 02:53:26 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=34233 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Gen-AI marketing startup based in Singapore, Gimmefy.ai, declared its expansion into North America, with strategic partnership plans in the Philippines to follow suit. Gimmefy stands out as a high-credibility player in the market, recognized by the (Infocomm Media Development Authority) of Singapore. Through the IMDA Spark program, this endorsement signifies the startup’s […]

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]]> Extending partnership with Google Cloud, Indosat to maximize its AI-based operations https://heaptalk.com/news/extending-partnership-with-google-cloud-indosat-to-maximize-its-ai-based-operations/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:49:57 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=33201 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud announced the expansion of their strategic affiliation to accelerate Indosat’s transformation from telco to AI Native TechCo. This collaboration combines Indosat’s vast network, operational, and customer datasets with Google Cloud’s industry-leading unified AI stack to deliver exceptional experiences to over 100 million Indosat customers and enterprise-grade […]

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]]> New tech layoff chapter, Microsoft lays off thousands of its cloud unit ‘Azure’ https://heaptalk.com/news/new-tech-layoff-chapter-microsoft-lays-off-thousands-of-its-cloud-unit-azure/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:02:26 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=32321 Heaptalk, Jakarta — US-based tech company Microsoft reportedly plans to lay off workforces in its Azure cloud for Operators and Mission Engineering as many as 1,500 workforces. The Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering team is part of an organization formed in 2021 to handle Microsoft’s ambitious projects. The organization is called Strategic Mission and […]

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]]> Google delivers 10,000 digital talent scholarships in Indonesia https://heaptalk.com/industry/google-delivers-10000-digital-talent-scholarships-in-indonesia/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:33:59 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=32334 In terms of fund distribution, Indonesia has become the first country in APAC to benefit from this program. Heaptalk, Jakarta — Google announced that it will support over 10,000 Indonesian digital talents through Telkom Indonesia’s digital talent development and Kominfo’s Digital Talent Scholarship (DTS) Program. “We announced the distribution of Google Scholarship Career Certificates will […]

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]]> Holds a bilateral meeting, Indonesia and China to deepen AI development https://heaptalk.com/news/holds-a-bilateral-meeting-indonesia-and-china-to-deepen-ai-development/ Wed, 29 May 2024 02:17:52 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=31882 Heaptalk, Jakarta — During his visit to Geneva, Switzerland, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, held a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Shan Zhongde. Several hours earlier, Minister Budi met with the Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) at the Geneva International Convention […]

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]]> Singapore’s AVPN flings $15mn AI opportunity fund, boosting AI-backed for Asia’s workforces https://heaptalk.com/news/singapores-avpn-flings-15mn-ai-opportunity-fund-boosting-ai-backed-for-asias-workforces/ Tue, 28 May 2024 09:29:33 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=31765 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Singapore-based investment company AVPN has launched the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific, worth US$15 million, with the support of Google.org and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This fund will equip Asia’s workforce with essential AI knowledge and tools required for the evolving work landscape, ensuring that jobs and roles presented by AI are […]

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]]> New tech investment in Indonesia, Microsoft pours US$1.7bn in funds https://heaptalk.com/news/new-tech-investment-in-indonesia-microsoft-pours-us1-7bn-in-funds/ Wed, 01 May 2024 00:13:16 +0000 https://heaptalk.com/?p=29373 Heaptalk, Jakarta — Microsoft plans to invest USD1.7 billion over the next four years in the archipelago’s new cloud and AI infrastructure. The investment will also cover AI skilling opportunities for around 840,000 people and support the nation’s growing developer community. The company elaborated on the digital infrastructure plan built on its Empower Indonesia initiative, […]

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