Google Unveils New AI Initiative For ASEAN Member States

Google is doubling down on its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts across Southeast Asia, with Malaysia among the key beneficiaries of new funding, partnerships and education programmes to drive growth and social impact.

Announced at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS), the initiatives aim to boost AI literacy, sustainability and scientific research in the region as economies accelerate their AI adoption.

According to Google’s AI Opportunity in Southeast Asia report, 70% of people in the region use generative AI tools weekly, a trend that could add as much as US$270 billion to the regional economy.

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