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Looks like Sarawak is diving headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence! Inspired by China's AI model, DeepSeek, Sarawak's Premier, Abang Johari Openg, has a grand vision—to create an AI model of their own, aptly named DeepSar. (And no, it's not a deep-fried version of AI, in case you were wondering).

Sony had a bit of a whoopsie with PlayStation Network (PSN) over the weekend, leaving thousands of gamers stranded without online access. For most of Saturday, players were stuck staring at error messages instead of fragging enemies in Call of Duty or dancing their way to victory in Fortnite.

If you've ever booked an e-hailing ride and then ghosted your driver like a bad Tinder date, AirAsia Ride has something to say about that. They've rolled out a No-Show Fee of RM15 for passengers who bail on their advance bookings. But before you panic about unexpected charges, here's the good news: the RM15 compensation will be fully covered by AirAsia Ride itself—so passengers won't have to fork out a single sen.

Looks like Malaysia is making it clear: it's not in the business of smuggling high-powered NVIDIA AI chips into China. Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, recently addressed the issue head-on, saying Malaysia takes these allegations very seriously. In other words, if you're looking to sneak some AI chips across borders, Malaysia isn't your friendly neighborhood transit hub.

Move over, old-school search engines—Google is getting a major AI glow-up. The tech giant isn't just tweaking its algorithms anymore; it's going full Iron Man's JARVIS mode, aiming to transform into a next-gen intelligent assistant. And let's be honest—about time, right? Who wants to sift through 10 blue links when AI can just tell us what we need to know?

Imagine a world where civil servants spend less time drowning in paperwork and more time actually getting things done. Sounds like a fantasy, right? Well, not anymore! Malaysia is rolling out Google Workspace's Gemini AI suite to 445,000 public officers, making it the largest AI adoption in the civil service yet. That's right—AI is officially joining the ranks of government employees (but don't worry, it won't be asking for annual leave). The big announcement came straight from Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo during the launch of AI at Work 2.0, a program designed to bring the magic of generative AI (Gen AI) into government workflows.

Apple just went off on the EU's Digital Markets Act after—wait for it—the first-ever porn app landed on iPhones in the region. The app, cheekily named Hot Tub, made a splash thanks to AltStore PAL, a third-party app marketplace that only exists because of EU regulations. Now, thanks to this loophole, iPhone users in the EU can browse and stream adult content from multiple sources, and Apple is not amused. Guess the walled garden just got a little steamy!

Telekom Malaysia (TM) just announced on its official website that it's shutting down all copper network-based services by February 28, 2025. That means Streamyx and Unifi Lite users will need to switch over to TM's fibre-based Unifi Broadband plans as soon as possible—if they haven't already.

Malaysia's government is taking a closer look at DeepSeek, China's fast-rising open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform, to assess its potential impact on the country. According to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, DeepSeek has been making waves globally, with reports suggesting that its capabilities could rival, or even surpass, those of OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Hey, do you ever feel like you're glued to your phone a little too much? Yeah, same. Turns out, just cutting back an hour a day can actually make a big difference for your health. And that's exactly what Phone Free February is all about! It's a nonprofit challenge encouraging people to go phone-free—or at least almost phone-free—throughout February. The Washington Post even covered it, so you know it's legit. Think you could give it a shot?

Microsoft is gradually rolling out iPhone integration for Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. Previously limited to Android users, this update introduces a side panel in the Start menu, enabling quick access to iPhone battery status, messages, calls, and a convenient file transfer toggle.

Touch 'n Go (TnG) has introduced a new "Device2Cash" feature in its eWallet, enabling users to trade in unwanted items directly via the app. This service can be accessed under the Shopping tab on the All Services page. As stated on its About page, the feature is the result of a partnership between TnG and the local company, Gadget Flow Sdn Bhd.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced AIFA (Artificial Intelligence Fact-check Assistant), an AI-powered fact-checking chatbot, officially launched by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. This service aims to curb misinformation by offering users a reliable platform to verify online claims. AIFA can be accessed through the Sebenarnya.my portal or via WhatsApp at 03-86887997.

Malaysia's big data analytics (BDA) market is set to experience significant and rapid expansion, largely driven by the growing demand for data-driven solutions and innovative technologies, according to Dr. Ian Tan, an associate professor in Computer Science and head of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

Malaysia has made history as the first country to implement a six-way 4G multi-operator core network (MOCN) sharing agreement, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Signed in May last year, the agreement required time for telcos to build the necessary infrastructure for collaboration. Fahmi highlighted the project's success, led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as an industry pilot to promote shared network resources and infrastructure.