WASHINGTON, May 11 — Experts have long warned about the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) going rogue — but a new research paper suggests it’s already happening. Current AI systems, designed to be honest, have developed a troubling skill for deception, from tricking human players in online games of world conquest to hiring humans … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — In response to the escalating diabetes crisis gripping Malaysia, health experts are urging the government to take bold action by banning advertisements for sugary drinks. Highlighting the urgent need for such measures, CEO Khor Xin Yun of the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF) emphasised that curbing the promotion of … Read more
JUPITER (United States), March 18 — As the northern hemisphere edges toward spring and millions flock to the beach, headlines have dubbed the southeastern US state of Florida the world’s most likely place to be bitten by a shark. They’re right, but, at the same time, shark bites are exceedingly rare overall — a fact … Read more
LONDON, March 17 — Endangered giant redwood trees are thriving in the UK but could also be significantly contributing to capturing carbon emissions, according to research published on Wednesday. The towering giant sequoias, which can soar as high as 90 metres (295 feet) and live for up to 3,000 years, were first planted in the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Malaysia clocks around 3,000 new colorectal cancer cases every year. About two-thirds of the cases are diagnosed at late stages, resulting in limited and more expensive treatment options. University of Malaya Faculty of Medicine dean Professor Dr April Camilla Roslani said this trend has persisted for the last 20 years … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — British Council Malaysia recently honoured recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2024 at its flagship gala dinner held at the W Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event brought together outstanding UK alumni from different industries, diverse stakeholders from public and corporate sectors as well as university representatives to meet, network … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The establishment of the Gig Workers Commission announced by the government today will ensure that workers in this sector receive protection and enjoy the same benefits as formal workers as defined in the labour laws of Malaysia. Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Management and Business, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Several economists and local industry representatives are confident that Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth will strengthen this year, despite easing in the final quarter of last year. Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Business School economic analyst associate professor Aimi Zulhazmi Abdul Rashid said the lower growth reported was not cause … Read more
McKinney, TX , Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maverick Business Advisors, a renowned name trusted by many clients, has been named as one of the industry experts for HVAC in the prestigious Business Reference Guide, published by the Business Brokerage Press. This guidebook is regarded as the world’s foremost business pricing guide, offering guidance … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — Over the decades since the formation of Malaysia, its citizens have seen the name of its national language change several times between Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Melayu. Amid discourse over the Anwar administration making its official use non-negotiable, several language experts polled by Malay Mail have said that it is … Read more
