Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Stella Christie emphasized the need for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy in Indonesia's education sector as the country adapts to rapid technological advancements. She stressed that understanding AI is crucial for future graduates and professionals, rather than fearing or avoiding it. Christie highlighted the importance of critical thinking, data verification, and ethical decision-making when using AI tools, which can replace human judgment and empathy if not managed properly. She encouraged universities to incorporate AI ethics and interdisciplinary collaboration into their curricula, ensuring students develop a broad, socially informed mindset.
https://opengovasia.com/2025/04/26/indonesia-deputy-minister-calls-for-ai-literacy-in-higher-education/Komdigi's Deputy Minister Nezar Patria met with Yutaka Matsuo, a professor at the University of Tokyo's Department of Technology Management for Innovation (TMI), to discuss improving digital skills. Matsuo, a leading AI expert in Japan, offered to develop an AI education curriculum that Indonesia can emulate. The partnership aims to create startups solving community problems and strengthen AI-based business solutions. Komdigi is also accelerating the preparation of AI regulations in Indonesia, with the goal of finalizing them in the third quarter of 2025.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2001964/indonesia-partners-with-university-of-tokyo-to-develop-ai-curriculum-frameworkMeta Platforms Inc. has launched a standalone AI app called Meta AI, built on its large language model technology, Llama, to compete with popular chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT. The new app is available across Meta's social apps, including Instagram and WhatsApp, and aims to provide users with a more personalized experience.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/meta-launches-standalone-ai-app-in-bid-to-compete-with-chatgptMeta reported a $16.6 billion profit in the first quarter of the year, exceeding expectations, with revenue reaching $42.3 billion. The company's business spending on ads remained strong despite market concerns about its investments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attributed the solid performance to the growth of its community and the progress made on AI glasses and Meta AI, which now has almost one billion monthly active users. The company unveiled a new standalone AI assistant app, designed to be personalized for each user, and features a social feed allowing users to see AI-made posts by other users. Meta's solid earnings come as it defends its "family" of apps in a US antitrust case and faces regulatory challenges and emerging competition from Chinese startup DeepSeek.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/meta-quarterly-profit-climbs-despite-big-cloud-spending/article_c3febdc7-335d-56e5-991e-ecbd485574ae.htmlMeta is highlighting its unique advantage over OpenAI by leveraging user data gathered from platforms like Facebook and Instagram to create a personalized AI assistant that delivers more relevant answers based on individual preferences, social connections, and interests.
https://petapixel.com/2025/04/30/meta-launches-stand-alone-ai-app-to-rival-chatgpt/Mark Zuckerberg believes that open-source AI model Llama will allow developers to customize it by mixing and matching its capabilities with other models, enabling them to create tailored solutions. In contrast, OpenAI's closed model keeps its inner workings private. Meta is promoting Llama as a powerful tool for developers, citing its ability to remember personal details such as names and birthdays.
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/news/meta-releases-standalone-ai-app-competing-with-chatgpt/95894/1The Pharma AI Council, led by Kumar Erramilli, is launching a partnership to develop AI tools that are not only effective but also trustworthy and compliant with global regulatory standards. The council aims to facilitate responsible AI development in the life sciences industry, enabling the creation of innovative, conformant, and sustainable solutions.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/le-pharma-ai-council-pac-est-lance-pour-accelerer-linnovation-et-ladoption-responsable-de-lintelligence-artificielle-dans-les-sciences-de-la-vie-302442961.htmlUS President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods and restrictions on AI chip sales threaten to impact Samsung's electronics production, particularly chips and smartphone displays. The company has accelerated production in Vietnam, India, and South Korea ahead of the US duties. Despite strong mobile profits, the chip division saw a 42% decline in operating profit due to US export controls on AI chips. Samsung expects robust demand for AI servers and plans to increase its HBM3E chip production.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40360292/samsung-elec-drops-q2-outlook-due-to-trade-uncertaintiesThe Digital Trust Summit 2025 was held in Washington, DC, where tech innovators, CEOs, government leaders, and regulators gathered to discuss AI governance, cybersecurity, regulation, and digital risk. Dominique Shelton Leipzig, founder of Global Data Innovation, emphasized that trust in AI cannot be achieved on its own, highlighting the need for responsible and effective use of AI.
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