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IN FOCUS: It’s the halfway mark of China’s roadmap to lead the world in AI by 2030. How is it faring?

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Open supply is where the source code is freely available, allowing people to apply, change, and deliver it. In comparison, closed source is where access to the source code is restricted, preventing additional modifications and additions.

Both have their virtues. Open-source models allow for the use, development, and learning of them by other scientists and designers. However, the amazing character of closed-source versions reduces the risks of use or abuse, and also allowing for more crowdfunding opportunities, reports have stated.

However, both even have their disadvantages. Open-source models frequently rely on volunteers, but closed-source models offer limited power and customization due to restrictions on the teaching data and domestic architecture.

According to some analysts, the current environment in China is divided between t players who favor the open-source approach and those who favor closed-source. CNA was unable to locate any information about the local situation as a whole.

At the current World AI Conference in Shanghai, Mr Robin Li, chairman and CEO of Baidu, argued that the open-source design may be outdated. He claimed that Baidu’s Wenxin 4.0 design, which was more affordable, provided better performance and resilience than open-source designs, and produced better results.

However, this view is contested within the Chinese Artificial area. According to Mr. Fu Sheng, chairman and CEO of Cheetah Mobile and president of Orion Starry Sky, “open-source communities had finally emerge over closed-source types.”

He argued that open-source designs were more useful, saying:” More businesses and companies do not need expensive closed-source 100 billion feature designs, 10 billion feature types are enough”.

Late in April, Alibaba and Baidu were among the first Chinese tech companies to add large language models ( LLMs) from Meta’s open-source LLaMA family to their cloud computing platforms. Immediately, Tencent followed match.

The discussion even revolves around translation and uniqueness. Chinese tech fairy 01 AI was in dispute last year over using LLaMA designs without making it clear. The business apologized and claimed it had no intention of concealing the Artificial model’s source.

There are possible drawbacks, according to experts, even though using existing models to build new ones is a common practice. &nbsp,

It might be dangerous if businesses are unable to comprehend or change these concepts, according to Associate Professor Wai Kin Kong of the Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) College of Computing and Data Science.

Prof. Li noted that the local community frequently lacks the vision to make designs that bring together the community to solve challenging programming problems, despite Chinese AI players actively using open-source versions and creating their own from scratch.

A champion of the open-source motion, he emphasised the importance of adhering to open-source rules and contributing back to the community.

” We do n’t need 100 large models, a few well-contributed and shared models would be ideal”, Prof Li said.

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Backdrop falls at National Day celebrations in Simei, 5 suffer minor injuries

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A backdrop fell during a ceremony held for National Day in Simei on Friday ( Aug 9 ) and caused five injuries. &nbsp,

East Coast GRC MP Jessica Tan&nbsp, said in a Twitter post that the people” suffered minor injuries such as cuts and bruises” after the&nbsp, landscape “fell ahead” during phase activities. &nbsp,

The open area directly across from Eastpoint Mall hosted the ceremony in Changi Simei’s ward, according to Ms Tan. It was scheduled to work from 8.30am to 11.30am.

” I am incredibly appreciative of the quick motion our society emergency response team and the organizing committee took, which provided urgent care and assistance,” she said. &nbsp,

When organizing events,” health of our occupants is our top goal.”

Ms. Tan stated that her team will continue to follow up with the people who have been affected and “investigate the problem to ensure that this does not occur again.”

In response to queries from CNA, the&nbsp, Singapore Civil Defence Force said that it was not alerted to the event. &nbsp,

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Mobile Guardian breach: Protocols in place but more could have been done to investigate processes, say experts

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RELIANCE ON TECHNOLOGY&nbsp,

According to Mr. Koh of Akamai Technologies, this occurrence underscored the dangers of third-party electric solutions being more closely integrated into important fields like education. &nbsp,

Because they provide a large number of clients nationally, he explained, making service providers like Mobile Guardian more and more vulnerable to cyberattacks. &nbsp,

According to experts, online education is still relevant, and parents, teachers, and students should practice modern hygiene to lessen the disruptions brought on by similar incidents. &nbsp,

As schools incorporate products like iPads and pills, they become more important for understanding, said Mr Koh. &nbsp,

When these products are instantly made inoperable, he added, and when they are combined with a lack of adequate storage or healing methods and emergency ideas, he continued. &nbsp,

It has the potential to cause common averse like what we are currently seeing.

When misused, system management tools like Mobile Guardian can be very disruptive to learning, according to Mr. Koh, who performs strong functions like digitally wiping devices. &nbsp,

According to him, schools require solid backup and recovery strategies to quickly restore students ‘ function and applications as well as concise and clear response plans to manage these turbulence. &nbsp,

According to Mr. Terence Siau, general director of the Singapore Center for Strategic Cyberspace and International Studies, this event has highlighted the importance of having a business continuity plan. &nbsp,

” Sad to say, we wo n’t be able to avoid ( disruptions and incidents ) 100 per cent if we really want to go to a digital world”, he continued, noting that technology will always come with vulnerabilities. &nbsp,

” We’re definitely dependent on a digital world, so … more planning in terms of business continuity, backing up is important” .&nbsp,

Schools can develop more comprehensive emergency programs that include other learning methods and platforms, according to Flexxon’s Ms. Chan, to reduce disruption if related incidents occur again. &nbsp,

She advised putting in place robust backup systems to make sure data is always accessible and properly stored, yet if main systems are compromised. &nbsp,

For instance, schools may consider saving the components in many locations – in on-site function servers, in the fog and on documents, she added. &nbsp,

Individuals who store their research and information on a shared computer at home might also think about putting them on an external hard drive or a cloud-based learning platform. In the event that any of these crash, they may also maintain a folder of handwritten notes. &nbsp,

According to Ms. Chan, schools can also take into account a two-tiered data storage scheme, which involves performing an incremental backup every three weeks or less and updating your copy every time new changes are made. &nbsp,

It is crucial to keep in mind that these are always labor-intensive and difficult to enforce. Perhaps so, it helps prevent a complete record lost in a situation like this. ” &nbsp,

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Three prison stints in 14 years, but this Singaporean never gave up on his education and career dreams

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Since the Yellow Ribbon Project began, ASP Soh claims to have seen fewer of these residents.

Otherwise, prisoners have contacted him to inquire about classes and workshops that will help them develop new skills and find employment once they are released.

Companies who support the Yellow Ribbon Project by employing former criminals increased from 1, 381 in 2004 to 6, 516 next month.

When given the chance, Fairizal told CNA, ex-offenders you beat shame.

” Get me, for instance. I’m full of tattoo. I was immediately accused of having all these negative attitudes and look by society, but I was able to refute them, he said.

STILL ON A Voyage

After receiving financial aid a long time ago, Fairizal now wants to pursue additional research, this time with Yellow Ribbon’s support.

The program has agreed to cover the cost of the graduate student’s company management course costs.

” Up to today, they are also supporting me”, he said.

Fairizal is currently searching for the right college, with an eye on finally getting a master’s degree.

He gives up by giving about four inspiring conversations in schools and prisons each quarter in addition to his personal development.

He also maintains contact with former associates and tries to persuade them to abandon a drug- and gang-free existence.

” I told them,’ Believe me, when you achieve something like a great job and steady money, by then you will have the fear of getting yourself involved in difficulty, because you will lose all of this ‘”, said Fairizal.

Some of them, who he helped, have found employment and become more aware about avoiding trouble.

” If we go to a club, they may show me,’ Fai, if there’s any difficulty, I go up first. I do n’t want to be involved because tomorrow I have to work ‘”, he said.

” They know if anyone happens to them, their work will be gone. They start to treasure the things that they have” .&nbsp,

Fairizal married in 2016 and has a seven-year-old girl and a seven-month-old boy.

He worries that his children may become subject to the same forces he faced as a student. He still wants them to have a chance to grow up, but he wo n’t be overly parent, because he believes that learning from mistakes is a part of life.

” At the same time, I did keep a close look out for them”, he said. ” Just to make sure they do n’t take the wrong turn,” the statement read.

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‘Charging station for modern life’: Why Chinese youths are flocking to ‘retirement homes’

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The majority of the residents are aged between 20 and 40, including consultants, practitioners experiencing job stagnation, and experience applicants. It’s now fully booked for the quarter.

Guanye does not have any formal age restrictions, but there are some unique requirements at another facility in Yunnan’s Mandiu Ancient Village.

Lu Baike, the leader of the Chinese news website Yitiao, stated in an interview that they do not take people over the age of 45. He explained that many of them spend a few days visiting their communities and responsibilities before returning.

” This defeats the purpose of coming around”, he said.

In addition, his heart also does not take in those who have “never worked a day after leaving college and just want to ‘ lay flat ‘”, as this thinking does not coincide with the group’s values.

Guanye’s strategy even diverges from standard caring facilities. The founders told CNA that in a wider efforts of remote revitalization, they had expanded their perception to include a larger community, including renovating unoccupied homes.

Dishes are social matters. Normal activities include rafting, hiking, photo excursions and dumpling-making events, which Mr Cui says helps develop connections between the lodgers and villagers.

Participating in the activities is volunteer because Ms. Xiaofei said the main goal is to create lasting relationships and learn new things, she said.

In China, related children retirement communities have sprouted, indicating a growing demand. While there is no common collection for research, checks by CNA found that such features have been established in areas like Zhengzhou, Chongqing, Yunnan and Shandong.

But the pattern of adolescent retirement homes is seeing opprobrium, particularly from the older generation.

On Chinese social media app Weibo, one person had this to claim:” Why do young citizens want to’ withdraw’ so early? It’s a situation of neglecting person’s correct jobs”.

Another user claimed that the trend reflects “real issues” like the “harsh” work environment and function culture in China, and that it would be difficult to imagine how society was advance if all of the young people adopted this attitude.

” THEY ACQUIRE CULTURAL CAPITAL”

” Young people are tired, many do n’t see hope in achieving what they want in their careers”, acknowledged Dr Amir Hampel, a clinical assistant professor of Global China Studies at NYU Shanghai.

They are n’t just wasting money, he told CNA, even though some choose to opt for a brief disconnect at youth retirement homes.

” They do n’t sit around getting drunk at these centres, for the most part. They acquire cultural capital”.

Fang Jingyu, a 20-year-old university student, was surprised by the brief two-day stay she had at Guanye Youth Retirement Village in early July.

” Previously, I had some prejudice towards rural homestays, with the feeling that the bourgeois charm and local culture were often at odds”, she told CNA.

” However, this was not the case here. I was deeply impressed by the strong emotional bonds between the organisers, guests, and local villagers”.

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Will India’s new USb plan to boost employment pay off?

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Apprenticeship Program

The correct job opportunities have proved to be challenging for those seeking employment right now.

” We do n’t seem to have any jobs that we like, but there are a lot of them.” And for a lot of us, there are n’t enough jobs”, said jobseeker Suman Kumari.

Another jobseeker, Shaurya Kumar, told CNA that companies want employees who are highly qualified, have previous experience, or have a great educational qualifications. ” But most of us do not match that profile”, she added.

The president’s internship program is aimed at solving that issue.

It wants to wire in India’s 500 biggest corporations to offer jobs to 10 million students. The volunteers ‘ earnings will be reimbursed to the participating companies, and the remaining money may be subject to tax advantages.

This is a critical step in the development of a highly-skilled talent pool, according to authorities.

However, it’s unclear how many of these jobs will later turn into full-time positions.

The move, according to Shantanu Rooj, CEO of TeamLease EdTech, will help increase new hires ‘ employment and work.

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Singaporean footballer Danelle Tan signs for Australia’s Brisbane Roar

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When asked what her ambitions were for the season back, Tan said:” For me, it’s actually to soak in as much, remain a sponge, know as much as I can, produce as much as I may as a player. And I believe that’s exactly what I’ll need.”

The Roar are two-time A-League People leaders, but, their last name came more than a decade before. Tan expressed her desire to contribute as the team searches for a long-lasting past.

Tan’s parents, Tan Meng Wei, told CNA on Thursday &nbsp, that their family is “really excited about the move”.

He said that he and Danelle had only met up with the Roar’s brain manager, Alex Smith, and that the plans he has laid out for her are” clear, optimistic and exciting”.

” Danelle is far from the finished product”, said the 51-year-old, who is the chief executive officer of a care team.

” This action makes her a stronger and better person,” she said.

He added that Danelle” the n’t wait to get started” in Brisbane.

Danelle joined Dortmund in July 2023, becoming&nbsp, the team’s first female filing from Asia.

Due to that, she played for Singapore’s Lion City Sailors and English area the London Bees.

She is Singapore’s youngest foreign goalscorer, having netted in her Lionesses album as a 14-year-old at the 2019 ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championship. The miracle also made her the fifth-younger scoring in a top women’s global match.

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Analysis: The Anwar government’s growing push against Big Tech raises questions of its true intentions

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In what experts have called a “green flood” attributed to social media advertising and a decline in confidence in the ruling BN as the primary supporter of Malay right, the Malay vote significantly increased in favor of the criticism Perikatan Nasional ( PN) during GE15.

In addition, the unity government suffered in six state elections held in August 2023, which saw the opposition consolidating its hold on the status quo in opposition to conventional government rulings.

However, Mr. Anwar appears to be more socially stable now that the legislature speaker has mandated that six opposition MPs who pledged assistance for the premier in exchange for seat allocations were not required to resign.

By February 2028, Malaysia may hold its next general election. Mr Anwar’s group has stated its purpose to keep him as prime secretary.

SILENCING CRITICISM

The licensing program, according to Mr. Praba Ganesan, CEO of KUASA, may serve as Mr. Anwar’s unity government’s response to online “vitriol” directed at the incumbent.

Pakatan-BN, according to a statement he made in an opinion piece published by the Malay Mail on August 1,” Naturally, Pakatan-BN wants the option to upend PN’s social media if it does well during the election time.”

No sane government, according to Mr. Ganesan, will ignore social media and its responsibility to regulate like platforms, and can censor it to “protect its individual rule.”

” Malaysia’s work are not special nor disconnected but it worries however. particularly when phrases like “kill change” are frequently used, he continued.

The MCMC clarified the group licensing framework for social media platforms on August 1 by stating that governmental action has become “essential” in light of the recent rise in online harm.

According to MCMC, the school license is already in place and was recently exempt from social media. Buyers of licenses are required to adhere to MCMC instructions issued under the Communications and Multimedia Act or related policy and have “robust plans” against website damages.

If a social media platform or messaging service fails to obtain the class license, it could cost up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of RM500,000 ( US$ 111, 235 ). Users could also be fined RM1, 000 for each day they remain unregulated.

According to MCMC, directions can only be issued “arbitrarily and must follow due process,” and parties will be given an “opportunity to become heard” prior to a course being issued. According to the statement, events can even issue orders at an appeals court and then have them charm.

Mr Ganesan, but, said a “niggling” problem remains:” If a program fails to procure a licensing, does it begin to work in Malaysia”?

PLAY BALL PLAYERS SOCIAL MEDIA

The government has no aspirations of doing so, according to Communications Minister Mr. Fahmi, despite Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the BN president, who has threatened to boycott noncompliance with social media platforms.

Mr Fahmi earlier acknowledged social public’s price in a state like Malaysia, which uses a wide range of such programs.

Regarding Malaysia’s conscious effort to regulate social press and the volume of operation calls it has received, CNA has reached out to Meta, TikTok, and Google-owned YouTube.

To determine the number of users, MCMC has chosen the systems that are deemed to include eight million customers in the nation, but instead will primarily use information from its “official studies” and another “publicly accessible and reliable data points.”

Local advertising, however, reported that these organizations include Meta’s Facebook and WhatsApp, Bytedance’s TikTok as well as Elon Musk’s X, among people. &nbsp,

In a social media-crazy area with institutions who are also interested in regulating it, Dr. Benjamin Loh, a senior lecturer in advertising and communication at Taylor’s University, thinks programs have much choice but to comply.

According to him,” I think the systems would probably accept because the rest of the place might experience a possible pyramid consequence,” he told CNA, noting that Indonesia and the Philippines are the main social media users.

” Many of these older tech companies are now in their payoff phase, meaning they ca n’t risk losing markets”.

The biggest social media platforms appear to be ready to play catch up for the time being.

MCMC statistics indicate that Meta-run platforms Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp have a attack demand compliance level of 79 to 88 per share, while TikTok is at 76 per share.

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