In today’s newsletter ⬇️ :

• Senior Managing Director decodes how Accenture is scaling generative AI to reshape industries. 🎙️

• Catch up on Days 6 & 7 of OpenAI’s 12 Days of Shipmas with Advanced Voice Mode and other features! 👀

• We’ll dive into both OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5 and evaluate their use cases. 🚀

• China sets up AI standards committee as global tech race intensifies.  🤔

• Microsoft will launch an initiative for AI skilling opportunities for 800,000 Malaysians by 2025. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

#9 Teaser - Senior Managing Director: Accenture's $3 Billion investment into GenAI Space, the why & how.

In this episode of the AI Business Asia podcast, host Leo Jiang speaks with Jun Song, Senior Manager Director at Accenture, about the transformative role of AI in business. They discuss Accenture's significant investment in generative AI, the company's unique position in the consulting industry, and the practical applications of AI in various sectors.

Jun shares insights on the challenges of AI, including hallucinations, and emphasizes the importance of responsible AI practices. The conversation highlights the shift in client expectations and the need for businesses to adapt to new technologies for growth and efficiency. In this conversation, Joon-Seong discusses the components of AI Refinery, the strategic partnerships that enhance AI capabilities, and the rapid adoption of generative AI across industries, particularly in banking.

He emphasizes the importance of scaling AI from proof of concepts to full production, shares key learnings from numerous AI projects, and highlights Accenture's engagement with startups. Joon-Seong also expresses excitement about the future of generative AI and urges C-suite executives to view AI as a reinvention opportunity rather than just a technological upgrade.

12 days of OpenAI: Everything OpenAI Released So Far - Day 6 and Day 7

Catch up on Days 6 and 7 of OpenAI’s 12 Days of Shipmas! Here’s what’s making waves:

• Advanced Voice Mode brings real-time video, screen-sharing, and effortless voice commands for next-level collaboration. 

• Santa Mode turns ChatGPT into your festive holiday helper! 

• ChatGPT Projects is changing how you organise workflows with custom folders, task management, and grouped conversations.

OpenAI is blending innovation with festive fun, and you won’t want to miss it. READ our full coverage here. 

ChatGPT 4o vs. Google Gemini 1.5 Pro: Which is More Accurate and Reliable?

OpenAI and Google are stepping up their game in the AI space, and the battle between GPT-4o and Gemini Pro 1.5 is heating up. 🔥 Each platform brings something unique to the table—whether it's GPT-4o’s pinpoint accuracy or Gemini’s massive context window and Google integration. But which one is really the better choice for your needs?

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming in our latest article (spoiler: it’s not as straightforward as you might think):

• Gemini Pro 1.5’s massive context window—how does it stack up against GPT-4o’s limits?

• GPT-4o's unmatched accuracy—can anything top it?

• Real-time access and multimodal magic—where does Gemini shine?

To get all your answers…

News from Asia:

• China sets up AI standards committee as global tech race intensifies.

• China's AI servers see a rise in local chip adoption, procurement policy threatens Nvidia.

• U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Close China’s Backdoor Access.

• Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges.

• Microsoft launches initiative for AI skilling opportunities for 800,000 Malaysians by 2025.  

News from West:

• Canada proposed $15 billion incentive to boost AI green data centre investment, Globe and Mail reports.  

• OpenAI CEO, Perplexity Give $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund.   

• Tesla to reach $2 trillion market cap by the end of 2025.  

• Former Google boss warns about AI danger.    

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