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  17-Year-Old Hong Kong Teen Builds AI to Detect Child Abuse in Daycare Centers In a world where headlines of child abuse in schools and daycare centers surface far too often, one teenager from Hong Kong has taken matters into her own hands. Chow Sze-lok, a 17-year-old innovator, has developed an artificial intelligence system called Kid-AID , designed to monitor daycare centers and flag suspicious behavior in real time. A Teen’s Mission to Protect Children Chow’s motivation was simple but powerful: children are among the most vulnerable in society, and many are too young to speak out when they suffer abuse. With daycare scandals making global news, she wanted to build a system that could step in where human oversight fails. Her creation, Kid-AID, uses AI-powered video analysis to scan CCTV footage from childcare centers. The system is trained to detect harmful or abnormal behaviors—such as slapping, pushing, or other forms of aggression—and immediately alert supervisors or au...

  Circles and OpenAI Partner to Build Southeast Asia’s First Fully AI-Native Telco Platform Singapore / San Francisco — August 23, 2025: In a landmark move for the telecommunications industry, Circles , a global telco technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to launch Southeast Asia’s first fully AI-native telco platform . The initiative is designed to redefine customer experience and bring next-generation efficiency to telecom operators, starting with Circles.Life in Singapore before expanding to global markets. Transforming the Telecom Experience The platform, built with OpenAI’s advanced AI models , will allow telecom providers to integrate artificial intelligence directly into their core systems. This means smarter customer service, better personalization, and improved operational efficiency . Unlike traditional digital transformations, Circles’ AI-native platform is being developed from the ground up , enabling what executives describe as a...

  A recent letter in the Financial Times highlights that regions such as the UAE , Bahrain, Hong Kong, and Singapore are stepping up as emerging leaders in digital finance innovation —especially in stablecoin and blockchain applications. Unlike more cautious or regulated innovation zones in Europe and the U.S., these markets are emphasizing measured and compliant development , combining ingenuity with regulatory oversight. The letter specifically underscores: The UAE’s proactive regulatory approach , notably through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi and central banking authorities, which fosters an environment where digital finance can thrive. The development of bank-issued, permissioned stablecoins , which operate under strict regulatory frameworks with capital backing and robust oversight. Active collaborations between major institutions like JPMorgan and First Abu Dhabi Bank with UAE regulators to harness stablecoins for more efficient ...

Dubai, UAE — August 2025 : The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has officially launched the second cycle of its “Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator” , inviting local and international AI experts and companies to co-create the next generation of government services The Sun +1 . A Platform for Real-World Innovation In partnership with the Dubai Future Accelerators under the Dubai Future Foundation , this accelerator enables participants to collaborate directly with over 20 government entities. The focal areas include: Enhancing personalization and efficiency in existing services Designing entirely new AI-driven services to address emerging challenges Embedding AI into core government operations for increased productivity Ensuring inclusive access by designing for all segments of society  Entrepreneur +11 Dubai Future Foundation +11 Arabian Business +11 Equity-Free & Fully Supported The eight-week residency runs from October 6 to Novembe...

  AI That Writes in Your Handwriting  A young engineer from Kerala, India, has developed a groundbreaking AI-powered tool that can listen to your spoken words and instantly convert them into handwritten text—replicating your exact handwriting style . The invention, showcased at the Ente Keralam Expo , combines speech recognition, handwriting analysis, and machine learning to create a seamless bridge between voice and personalized written output. Users simply speak into the device, and the system generates text that looks exactly as if they had written it by hand. According to the inventor, the technology has wide-ranging applications —from assisting people with disabilities who cannot write physically, to speeding up note-taking for students and professionals. It can also be used in personalized stationery, secure signature creation, and educational tools. Tech enthusiasts and visitors at the expo hailed the invention as a blend of creativity and practical problem-solving...

Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Humain’ – A National Artificial Intelligence Firm Riyadh, May 2025 – Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Humain , a state-owned artificial intelligence (AI) company, as part of its ongoing efforts to position the Kingdom as a regional and global leader in emerging technologies. The initiative is backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and is aligned with the objectives of Vision 2030 to diversify the national economy through innovation and digital transformation. Humain is tasked with developing advanced AI infrastructure and large language models (LLMs), with a particular focus on supporting the Arabic language and regional digital ecosystems. The company aims to enhance national capabilities in AI research and deployment while contributing to data sovereignty and security across key sectors such as government, healthcare, education, and energy. According to government sources, Humain will engage in strategic partnerships with international technol...