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Is it too late to contain the spread of AI? As experts debate the development of truly super intelligent machines, the next generation of machine intelligence is already creating answers to questions we can only guess at.

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Tokocrypto is arguably Indonesia’s most trusted Crypto assets digital exchange, and is the first entity in Indonesia to be registered under the Trade and Futures Exchange Ministry (BAPPEBTI). They also act as a hub for education and news on blockchain technology through close collaboration with Southeast Asian blockchain communities, universities, the public, and the Indonesian government. We discuss financial ecosystems, sustainability and inclusive payment systems.

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$70m JPEGS. $3m tweets. The rise of NFTs is turning the worlds of digital art and virtual collectibles into an investor gold rush. But what are they and are they really worth the money?

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Gaming has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, as people had more time and nothing to do. As the economy and society opens up, there is still growth in the gaming market, especially casual games. In fact, some recent findings from the 2020 Global Games Market Report stated 87% of the 20.1 million gamers in Malaysia alone spent at least some of their money on in-game virtual items in the past six months. Hyper-casual games and hybrid-casual games are entertaining and interactive, with a low barrier to entry for Malaysians - you only need a smartphone. Seeing this opportunity, industry veteran Daryl Lau started Mason Games to tap into the growing industry. (Replay of 11 Nov 2021)

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How the wild ride of crypto currency markets and NFT-backed assets, and the emergence of the Facebook branded Metaverse, have defined a year of hype and speculation.

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According to Facebook 'The metaverse is the next evolution of social connection. Our company’s vision is to help bring the metaverse to life, so we are changing our name to reflect our commitment to this future.’ But what’s behind the name change, and why now? We catch up with Nicole Tan, Country Manager of Facebook/Meta to find out more.

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As we round up 2021, mRNA vaccines have been the remarkable success story of 2021, but we’ve only scratched at the surface of their potential. Plus, the advances in food science and cellular agriculture that could make animal-free milk as common place as traditionally farmed milk.

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A lot of us have been working from home a lot more than we have ever been, and for some this has been a blessing - for others, a curse. There may be constant distractions, and not all of us have the luxury of having all of the latest gear or tech. But at this stage of the pandemic, which tech is essential for working from home effectively? We take a look back at some suggestions and highlight a few of our favourites and drop in with Ling to find out how active noise cancelling headphones could help with concentration.

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From brands such as Nike and Louis Vuitton, to sports entities such as the NBA and Formula 1, everyone is jumping on NFTs to create consumer goods. Musicians are likewise getting into the trade to further engage with their fans, including Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park who is taking a sustainable approach by minting on Tezos. Within the NFT scene, Malaysian artist and poet, Mumu the stan (also known as MOON HMZ) has been rising in popularity. She has always been an avid supporter of Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda, and kickstarted her NFT journey thanks to his encouragement.

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Automation is changing organisations from the top down and a new management layer is replacing supervisors and line managers with machines. Is your next boos a bot?

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