Musk launches xAI to rival OpenAI, Google
Elon Musk launched xAI, his own AI company, to rival OpenAI. The goal is to understand reality and tackle life’s biggest questions. The team includes former researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Tesla, and the University of Toronto.
Musk criticizes OpenAI’s political bias and irresponsibility.
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet with their Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean counterparts for ASEAN-plus-three talks. The discussions will focus on economic cooperation and the South China Sea dispute, where China’s territorial claims intersect with those of ASEAN members.
The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and ways to address it will also be on the agenda. Additionally, topics such as health cooperation and economic recovery post-pandemic will be discussed. The meetings aim to strengthen regional ties and promote collaboration in various areas among the participating nations.
Chinese hackers breached US govt email accounts: Microsoft
Chinese hackers, referred to as Storm-0558 by Microsoft, breached the email accounts of several US government agencies. The hackers primarily targeted government agencies in Western Europe and engaged in espionage, data theft, and credential access.
While the targets were not identified, the US State Department confirmed detecting anomalous activity and taking immediate steps to secure their systems. The incident remains under investigation, and the full extent of the breach is being assessed.
Thai parliament votes for PM with reformist frontrunner facing hurdles
Thailand’s reformist frontrunner for prime minister, Pita Limjaroenrat, faces hurdles that could undermine his bid, including parliamentary suspension and a court case accusing him of attempting to overthrow the monarchy. Despite these obstacles, Pita remains optimistic about Thursday’s parliamentary vote.
Fire aboard vessel off Singapore successfully extinguished, No injuries reported
A late-night fire on a vessel near Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore was successfully extinguished by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. No injuries were reported, and all crew members were accounted for. The cause is under investigation.
How does the Speaker’s F-bomb compare with the MP’s “don’t talk cock”?
Opinion: Augustine Low criticizes the Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin’s use of an expletive, arguing it’s worse than an MP’s inappropriate remark in 1995. Low suggests that the Speaker, who should enforce orderly conduct, deserves formal censure or even dismissal.
DPM Lawrence Wong vows transparency amid CPIB probe into PAP minister
DPM Lawrence Wong ensures transparency and accountability as Transport Minister S. Iswaran takes a leave of absence amid a CPIB investigation. Mr. Wong stressed the government’s commitment to stringent standards of integrity and zero tolerance against corruption.
