Category: Technology
VIDEO: What is OpenAI’s super-secret Project Q*
A breakthrough in artificial intelligence at OpenAI preceded former CEO Sam Altman’s firing and was part of a list of the board’s grievances, according to sources cited in a Reuters report. Andrew Chang explains what we know about the AI technology referred to as Q*, and also breaks down the gap between current AI technology […]
| Ilya Sutskever
Just weeks before the management shakeup at OpenAI rocked Silicon Valley and made international news, the company’s cofounder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever explored the transformative potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), highlighting how it could surpass human intelligence and profoundly transform every aspect of life. Hear his take on the promises and perils of […]
Commercial Credit enters digital Payment space with Pay&Go
Heralding its entry into the digital payment space, Commercial Credit and Finance PLC (CCF) recently announced its acquisition of a 19.99% stake in Mega Pay (Pvt.) Ltd., which provides payment services under the Pay&Go brand. Pay&Go is the first step in Commercial Credit and Finance entering the digital payment space. The partnership with Mega Pay is […]
FitsAir announces integration with Mastercard Payment Gateway Services to strengthen its payment infrastructure
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, today announced its partnership with Mastercard involving integration with the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) platform to strengthen its payment infrastructure. Mastercard Payment Gateway Services platform enables merchants to accept both local and international payments, strengthening their ability to compete in the market.Through this partnership, FitsAir will […]
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment for Sri Lanka
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in rapid transformation across various economic sectors, promising to revolutionise industries such as agriculture, transportation, education, and healthcare. Against this backdrop, the concept of “AI readiness” has taken centre stage, with many recognizing AI’s potential to elevate public services, and work towards increasing efficiencies across multiple sectors. […]
Epic Lanka unveils digitalization strategy beyond 25 years with 20 innovative products
Epic Lanka, a wholly Sri Lankan-owned fintech and digital transformation solutions provider with a quarter-century of experience in the IT industry, recently marked the momentous occasion of their 25th anniversary. This milestone underscores their enduring commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to the field of financial technology. Evolving from its roots as a project-driven […]
Sri Lanka’s Mobile Network Performance Lags Behind in South Asia: Analysis
In a recent analysis by Opensignal, which examined the mobile network experiences of smartphone users across the six most populated countries in South Asia, Sri Lanka’s performance was found to be lacking compared to its regional counterparts. The study, which included Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, revealed significant disparities across the region. […]
99x Launches Inspiring Scholarship Programme for Future Tech Leaders
99x has launched an inspiring scholarship programme aimed at empowering young minds who have excelled in their Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations. The scholarship offers a paid internship providing invaluable hands-on industry experience, enhancing potential candidates with technical skills, inclusive of an allowance to facilitate scholars in pursuing advanced educational programmes, including degree studies. […]
Microsoft Sri Lanka Leads the Way in Harnessing AI for Business Transformation
Microsoft Sri Lanka recently hosted ‘Leading the Era of AI’, an event that presented a unique opportunity for partners and customers – from a cross section of industries including banking and finance services, manufacturing and general industries – to propel their businesses into the AI era. The event aimed to equip business leaders with an […]
Moody’s & Google Cloud Partner on Generative AI Applications Tailored for Financial Services Professionals
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) and Google Cloud today announced a new strategic partnership to explore bringing together Moody’s expertise in financial analysis and Google Cloud’s advanced generative AI (gen AI) technologies to help Moody’s customers and employees leverage new large language models (LLMs) to glean new financial insights and summarize financial data faster. The partnership is […]
University Business Link. Connecting Academic Inspirations to Commercial Markets
By Jekhan Aruliah Entrepreneurs turn ideas into business and money. Rubbish rescued from tips make valuable construction materials and fuels. Microwave ovens and matchsticks, accidental discoveries, became huge industries. An annoyingly sticky substance sold as Superglue. Another pathetically weak glue led to Post-It Notes. Antibiotics and Insulin, discovered by chance observation, are multibillion dollar businesses. […]
Ceylon Chamber expresses deep concern over continued delays in establishing Digital ID
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with industry stakeholders, stresses the vital importance of implementing a Digital ID system to propel the transformation of the Sri Lankan economy. As a foundational pillar of a Digital Economy, the Digital ID holds immense potential to play an integral role in reshaping economic revival, safeguarding vulnerable communities with […]