Technology sector

Wikipedia won’t let AI edit articles, co-founder says

The site, created in 2001, depends on donations from users so its business model does not directly rely on traffic.

Oracle cut 21,000 jobs in 12 months, says AI replaced some roles

The company had a total workforce of 141,000 as at May 31, compared with about 162,000 as of the same period in 2025.

Singapore key to US chipmaker GlobalFoundries’ quest to equip humanoid robots with AI

A Boston Dynamics robot “dog” at a GlobalFoundries chip fabrication plant in Singapore helps maintain equipment by detecting heat signatures and reporting potential issues along with recommended solutions.

China is having another AI moment

On June 13, a Beijing-based lab called Zhipu, or Z.ai, announced its latest system, glm 5.2, promising “a step closer to frontier intelligence for everyone”.

China’s electric vehicle giants are building much more than cars

China-made EVs awaiting export at the port of Shanghai on June 9.

US plans to curb the call centre industry. The Philippines, India are gearing up for a fight

Customer agents at a call centre in Metro Manila on April 24, 2024. There are fears the US could make it harder or less attractive for American firms to outsource customer service work overseas.

CEO Insights

AI is not magic; without good data it’s trash in, trash out: AvePoint CEO

Singapore has all the advanced use cases of developed markets for AI and data governance, said Avepoint CEO Dr Tianyi Jiang.

Ambani’s Jio Platforms files for $4.9 billion IPO that could be India’s biggest, sources say

Jio’s telecom arm had 524.4 million subscribers as of March 31, including 268.5 million on its 5G network.

AI simplifies OCBC employees’ customer service tasks, increases productivity

Nura Shereen Nordin (left) saves around 20 working hours each month through the use of AI tools.

European robotics start-ups go up against Chinese heavyweights

Enchanted Tool company's robot Mirokai is displayed at the VivaTech technology start-ups and innovation fair at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris on June 17.

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