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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has unveiled plans to deepen its agritech strategy by deploying AI-powered advisory services in major Nigerian languages as part of efforts to improve access to finance and support for smallholder farmers. According to the Bank’s Agritech Alumni Impact Report covering 2018 to 2026, the Bank assured to continue supporting the [...]

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AI-heavyweights like SoftBank slid while bond yields ticked up and traders looked to Nvidia earnings and a possible BoJ rate hike in September.

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More than 60 countries to convene in Singapore as business leaders, policymakers and technology innovators explore practical AI adoption and cross-border partnerships. SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As organisations accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide deployment, AIMX Singapore 2026 will convene business leaders, policymakers, technology innovators and researchers from more than 60 countries to showcase how AI is delivering measurable impact across industries. The event will open with an Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Republic of Singapore, before bringing together global AI ecosystems to drive business collaboration, technology adoption and international partnerships across healthcare, robotics, logistics, transportation, retail and other key sectors. Catalysing Conversations around Industry Innovation Building on Singapore's ambitions to become a global hub for responsible AI innovation and deployment across industries, AIMX Singapore 2026 will present a conference programme focused on one of the most pressing challenges facing organisations today-moving AI beyond pilot projects into enterprise-wide implementation. Through expert-led discussions and real-world case studies, delegates will gain practical insights into deploying AI responsibly, scaling adoption and delivering measurable outcomes across key sectors of the economy. A key highlight will be a fireside conversation featuring Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, on "Human-Centric AI: Redefining Trust, Experience and Leadership in the Intelligent Economy." Drawing on his experience building and leading a global hospitality business, Ho will explore how organisations can embrace AI while preserving human connection, trust and purpose, and how leadership must evolve as intelligent technologies become increasingly embedded in business and society. The other highlights in the programme include Embodied Intelligence: Bridging AI and Physical Action, which explores the next frontier of autonomous AI systems; Optimising Clinical Workflows with AI: Hospitals of the Future, examining how AI is transforming healthcare delivery; Autonomous Operations: AI in Ports, Airports & Freight Hubs, showcasing AI's role in strengthening critical infrastructure; and From Experimentation to Enterprise-Wide AI Deployment, where industry leaders will share practical lessons on overcoming implementation barriers and successfully scaling AI initiatives. "AI is entering a new phase where success depends on how effectively organisations can deploy and scale it in the real world. Through our partnerships with TechInnovation and AI Gravity, AIMX Singapore 2026 brings together the expertise, technologies and collaborations needed to accelerate AI adoption, create new business opportunities and strengthen Singapore's position as a leading hub for AI innovation." Jason Ng, Managing Director, MP Group. Co-organised with TechInnovation, AIMX Singapore 2026 extends beyond knowledge-sharing to drive tangible collaboration and commercialisation of diverse technologies that extends beyond AI. Through TechInnovation's tech-matching programme, participants can explore curated business meetings with enterprises, technology providers, researchers and investors to identify partnership and innovation opportunities. Delegates will also get the chance to speak with Innovation Advisors where they can receive guidance on business and technology adoption at IPI's booth at the event. "Most organisations today are not short of awareness about AI and innovation. What they need is a clear path from interest to implementation. Through TechInnovation we present a platform for businesses to cut through the noise, identify use cases that are grounded in real operational needs, and map out the next practical steps that will bring them close to create impactful outcomes.", Michael Goh, Chief Executive Officer, IPI Singapore. Advancing Global Collaborations AIMX Singapore 2026 further strengthens its international AI ecosystem in close partnership with AI Gravity, the international cross-collaboration platform of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) Shanghai. AI Gravity has supported the curation of the conference programme and exhibition, bringing together global AI leaders, technology enterprises and ecosystem partners to showcase emerging technologies, facilitate international business collaborations and create new opportunities for knowledge exchange across the region. Complementing the conference, AIMX Singapore 2026 will feature an international exhibition with more than 100 exhibitors from Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond. With "token factories" from Run Jian, embodied AI & humanoid robots from AGIBOT, Weston Robot, R2 Robotics, Robocore, and Five Ages, to enterprise solutions from Zenative AI, Superb AI, Huawei and more, visitors can expect to experience market-ready solutions that are transforming industries and are already being deployed across healthcare, logistics, retail and manufacturing. Dedicated country and regional pavilions will spotlight AI innovation from across Asia, including the Hong Kong Pavilion led by HKSTP (Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation), the Japan Pavilion led by JCTI (Japanese Corporates Technology Innovation) Launchpad, and the Singapore Pavilion led by SAIA (Singapore AI Association). Together with startups, research institutions and technology providers, these showcases will enable participants to discover emerging technologies, connect with innovators and explore practical AI solutions with real-world applications across industries. Accelerating AI Discovery & Deployment Alongside the conference and exhibition sections at AIMX Singapore 2026, attendees can look forward to discovering more deployable technologies and collaborations at the event. The AI Experience Zone: The AI Experience Zone will offer immersive and interactive experiences that showcase how artificial intelligence is transforming the way people work, create and engage with AI. Featuring demonstrations powered by generative AI, embodied AI and intelligent automation, the zone provides visitors with a hands-on opportunity to experience the practical applications of AI beyond the conference stage.The Ecosystem Lounge: Designed as a dynamic convergence point for the AI ecosystem, the Ecosystem Lounge brings together key sectors through a blend of hand-on workshops, deep dive sessions and networking opportunities to enable cross-sector and cross-border exchange, practical learning and meaningful collaborations.The Startup Zone: Experience emerging AI technologies from AI and tech startups leading the charge in the real-world deployment of AI across industries.The Business Matching Lounge: Through the AI-enabled capabilities of the AIMX Singapore event web app, attendees can pre-schedule and arrange for meetings with other attendees at the lounge, furthering conversations on AI adoption and deployment at the event. Registration for AIMX Singapore 2026 is now open. Complimentary passes are available for eligible industry professionals. For more information about AIMX Singapore 2026, please visit https://aimx.global/aimx-singapore-2026/. About AIMX Singapore AIMX Singapore, the flagship event of the AIMX Network, is a premier global platform that brings together the full spectrum of the artificial intelligence ecosystem-from deep-tech innovators and startups to industry leaders, investors, researchers, and policymakers. It showcases cutting-edge AI advancements from across the world and provides a dynamic space to explore emerging applications, strategic partnerships, and cross-sector collaborations. At its core, AIMX Singapore invites participants to engage with a central, future-oriented question: How is AI shaping our present and defining our future? Through visionary keynotes, panel discussions, technical masterclasses, and interactive demonstrations, the event fosters meaningful dialogue and insight into both the transformative potential and the societal responsibilities of AI. Driven by a solution-oriented and collaborative approach, AIMX Singapore focuses on the practical implementation of AI technologies and the development of sustainable digital capabilities. It is designed to empower organisations and individuals-regardless of where they are in their AI journey-to adopt impactful solutions, enhance their AI literacy, and accelerate innovation. Through curated content tracks, hands-on learning, and targeted networking opportunities, AIMX Singapore supports real-world adoption while promoting ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI practices. By bridging global perspectives and uniting diverse stakeholders, AIMX Singapore plays a vital role in shaping an AI-enabled future that is equitable, effective, and aligned with the needs of communities. About TechInnovation TechInnovation is IPI Singapore's engagement platform aimed at empowering enterprises to discover the right technologies, connect with the right partners, and turn opportunities into real business outcomes. Its annual flagship event anchors a broader year-round effort to sustained, meaningful engagement between technology providers, businesses, and ecosystem partners. TechInnovation serves the full breadth of Singapore's enterprise ecosystem - from sustainability and healthcare to manufacturing, digital transformation, and beyond - connecting businesses with practical, deployable solutions that address real challenges. A key focus is supporting SMEs in identifying, adopting, and scaling the right technologies for sustainable growth. TechInnovation is organised by IPI Singapore, a subsidiary of Enterprise Singapore that enables SMEs to grow sustainably by providing guidance on technology and business solutions that prepare them for the future. TechInnovation® is a registered trademark of IPI Singapore. About AI Gravity AI Gravity is a core programme within AIMX Singapore, designed as a strategic global initiative launched by the DLG Exhibition & Events Group. Its mission is to harness the transformative power of AI to connect markets, ecosystems, and industries - fostering cross-border collaboration opportunities that drive innovation and sustainable growth. As part of the AIMX Singapore, AI Gravity serves as a collaborative platform to bridge regional ecosystems, empower cross-border development, and cultivate international partnerships that accelerate the global AI landscape. Focusing on three strategic regions - Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe - AI Gravity leverages region-specific, high-level, and customized event platforms to achieve precise alignment between China's leading AI technologies and emerging international markets. Through engagement with governments, enterprises, investors, and academia, AI Gravity fosters a cross-border AI ecosystem that enables knowledge sharing, technology adoption, and business collaboration - empowering regional AI ecosystems to achieve long-term growth and breakthrough innovation. AI Gravity will empower partners across five key dimensions: Facilitating global investment and technology exchange: Promoting more active cross-border investment and technology collaboration between China and global AI ecosystems. Accelerating startup growth: Creating targeted connection channels for startups in China and ASEAN to engage with key investors, major enterprises, and regulatory authorities. Building bridges for public-private collaboration: Aligning resources and enabling joint efforts to drive efficient and coordinated AI industry development. Strengthening thought leadership: Uniting diverse perspectives to advance responsible AI development and enhance global influence. Expanding global networks: Establishing international partnerships in research, innovation, and commercialization to broaden global reach. Together with AIMX Singapore, our vision is to cultivate an open, inclusive, and future-oriented AI ecosystem where innovation transcends borders - empowering global collaboration and shared prosperity.

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Geninus will join a Korea-U.S. project led by Asan Medical Center to build an AI-based platform for developing drugs against treatment-resistant solid...

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America’s Treasury Secretary wants to be its top bond salesman. But his increasingly aggressive tactics could make the product harder to sell.

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(MENAFN - PR Newswire) Signia's Acoustic IntelligenceTM unites four task-specific Deep Neural Networks to simultaneously understand speech, noise, environment, and the wearer's own voice. 97% of ...

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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 24. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a project focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen ...

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Washington: Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Sunday that his state had paused new artificial intelligence data-centre projects amid growing public

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Ox Alpha, a mysterious AI model with a 1M-token context window, is sparking speculation over its unknown developer, with theories pointing to Chinese AI firms.

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The online retail giant-turned-AI player plans to use the proceeds to invest in full-stack AI capabilities, including expanding and enhancing its infrastructure.

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For generations, Ulanqab – a city several hundred kilometres northwest of Beijing whose Mongolian name means “red cliff pass” – was known for its windswept pastureland, where cattle grazed and potatoes thrived under long hours of sunlight. Its economy hinged on the weather, driven by the cool,...

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Nuix in focus as fresh ASX evidence reframes ai stocks, execution priorities and the next company checkpoint.

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Semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan is the world's largest producer of ⁠advanced ⁠chips used in AI applications. Prosecutors this year investigated the suspected illegal export of servers equipped with Nvidia chips subject to US export controls.

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"We cannot prevent AI from impacting businesses and jobs. But we can help everyone who’s willing to adapt and find new relevance. This is how we can move forward together as a nation and thrive in the age of AI," affirmed Minister Josephine Teo.

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South Korea plans to establish a new fund that would channel tax revenues generated by the country’s semiconductor boom into programmes for younger generations and investments in artificial intelligence and other future growth industries, as the government seeks to turn a cyclical technology windfall into longer-term economic gains. The proposed “Future Response Fund” would finance [...] The post South Korea Plans $72bn Future Fund To Channel Chip Boom Tax Windfall Into AI And Youth Support appeared first on Tekedia .

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Starcloud secured $250 million more at a $2.3 billion valuation to build AI satellites amid tightening launch capacity. With Nvidia's backing and Starship as its hoped-for ride, the startup pushes orbital inference as a fix for terrestrial power shortages. Early H100 success in space bolsters its case. Yet Falcon 9's retirement and rival demand test every plan. The bet is real, the risks higher than ever.

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The study found that the gap in AI readiness was the widest difference between the two groups. About 56% of Indian respondents said AI and automation were making it slightly or much harder to get their desired job. This was close to the 59% of global graduates who saw AI as a barrier of some kind.

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Prepare yourself for an average sticker price of $60,000.

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A real tech stock selloff is highlighting what billionaire hedge fund founder, Ray Dalio, raised about AI risks inside Canadian RRSPs, TFSAs and pension exposure

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Here’s a four-step playbook for making sure your bots don’t break things (including laws).

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Anthropic and OpenAI may go public in the near future, but they could be risky, volatile investments out of the gate.

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Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land Reuters CBRE: Europe data center market to grow by nearly a quarter in 2026 Data Center Dynamics European industrial suppliers gain from AI data center buildout digitimes.com AI use sees demand for data centers soar, testing electricity grid Catalan News Neocloud Providers Drive AI Data Centre Growth Techerati

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Speakers from GreyOrange, enVista, Dassault Systèmes, WiBotic, Robust.AI and more will highlight the 2026 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 26).

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Digital technology has become a core part of modern business. Companies depend on cloud platforms, online applications, digital payments, remote collaboration tools, connected devices, and data driven systems to serve customers and manage daily operations. This growing dependence has changed the role of cybersecurity. Protecting a business is no... Read the full article on TechBullion.

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