San Francisco's AI boom can't stop real estate slide, as office vacancies reach new record
Artificial intelligence has been a big boon for San Francisco real estate. But not enough of one to make up for the broader struggle across the market.
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Samsung to launch upgraded voice assistant Bixby this year with its own AI
PARIS — Samsung will launch an upgraded version of its voice assistant Bixby this year based on its own artificial intelligence models, the head of the company's mobile business told CNBC.
Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
When voters in Tokyo cast their ballot for governor of the world’s largest city on Sunday, they will be spoiled for choice.
Vietnam, once isolated, is scoring key diplomatic victories with agility
Putin’s visit was meant to send a clear message to the West about his intention to offset attempts to isolate Russia. Arguably, the visit did not yield any significant agreements for Hanoi, focusing more on the economy and other aspects of cooperation than on security issues. However, the timing and associated symbolism of the visit, including Putin receiving a 21-gun salute, makes it clear that Russia remains a priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy calculations.
Bitcoin slides to two-month low as Fed signals it's not ready to cut rates yet
Bitcoin's price slumped to around $57,000 apiece Thursday, hitting a two-month low after the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes from its June meeting indicating the central bank isn't yet ready to cut interest rates.
Thailand's homegrown AI project aims to resist U.S. tech giants
BANGKOK -- Thailand's project to create a generative artificial intelligence tool based on the local language is showing progress, as the country seeks to maintain a competitive advantage at home against encroaching U.S. tech giants.
A new index is using AI tools to measure U.S. economic growth in a broader way
Measuring the strength of the sprawling U.S. economy is no easy task, so one firm is sending artificial intelligence in to do the job.
Philippines uncovers illegal ‘Pogo hospitals’ offering fugitives extreme makeovers
The trove of equipment at the clandestine hospital could transform a person’s appearance to the point of being unrecognisable, PAOCC spokesman Winston John Casio told This Week in Asia.