Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Threatens Climate Progress in East Asia

Press Release – HONG KONG – Electricity consumption from the manufacture of artificial intelligence (AI) chips has soared by more than 350 percent worldwide between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from Greenpeace East Asia.[1] In East Asia, the global hub for AI semiconductor production, growing electricity demand from AI chipmaking has been met primarily by fossil fuels, the research finds. The report is the first of … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Threatens Climate Progress in East Asia

Impact Newswire12/04/202512/04/2025

Asia

Taiwan: A History Lesson – from TWSC to Taiwan AI Service Corporation

Language has been the foundation of identity, history, and resistance for centuries. From the whispered codes of ancient tribes to the defiant survival of dialects erased by colonization, languages hold more than words – they have power. Today, as artificial intelligence shapes the digital world, a quiet battle is unfolding: Who controls language, and who gets to preserve it? Taiwan, a tech powerhouse known for … Continue reading Taiwan: A History Lesson – from TWSC to Taiwan AI Service Corporation

Impact Newswire11/04/202514/04/2025

ITRI joins hands with 27 industry associations to host the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day in Taipei on April 8.

Asia

ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

Press Release – 2025/04/08 – ITRI hosted the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day, with a focus on energy efficiency across the forum sessions and technology exhibition. This event showcased ITRI’s R&D innovations and featured expert insights into deep energy savings and energy-efficient solutions. It attracted 27 associations and leading enterprises from various sectors. “This year’s event centers around energy efficiency, which is considered the ‘first … Continue reading ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

Impact Newswire08/04/202508/04/2025

Asia, Europe

Hitachi Energy selected for 950-km HVDC transmission system to deliver 6 GW of renewable energy in India

Press Release – Zurich, Switzerland – 03.04.2025 – Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (“AESL”), has awarded a major contract to a consortium comprising Hitachi Energy and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The contract will see the consortium design and deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) terminals to transmit renewable energy from the Bhadla area of Rajasthan to the … Continue reading Hitachi Energy selected for 950-km HVDC transmission system to deliver 6 GW of renewable energy in India

Impact Newswire07/04/202507/04/2025

Asia, Europe

TCS appointed as the Official AI & Technology Partner for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris in France

Leveraging its PacePortTM in Paris, TCS will seek to bring new innovations in AI to improve athlete performance and spectator experience at one of the world’s largest and most iconic marathons. Press Release – MUMBAI | PARIS, April 1, 2025 – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been named the Official AI & Technology Partner of the Schneider Electric … Continue reading TCS appointed as the Official AI & Technology Partner for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris in France

Impact Newswire04/04/202504/04/2025

Asia

Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner to help address critical shortage of machine learning engineers

New micro credentials course will give students access to Fujitsu’s AutoML technology, allowing them to generate AI models more rapidly Fujitsu Limited – Kawasaki, Japan and Sydney, Australia March 31, 2025 Faster and highly accurate AI models will be available and accessible to students through a strategic partnership between global digital transformation leader, Fujitsu, and Macquarie University. The collaboration, formed through an established strategic partnership, … Continue reading Fujitsu and Macquarie University partner to help address critical shortage of machine learning engineers

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Asia

VeriSilicon Launches ISP9000: The Next-Generation AI-Embedded ISP for Intelligent Vision Applications

Deliver superior results in extremely low-light conditions, surpassing conventional computer vision technologies Press Release – Shanghai, China, April 2, 2025 – VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today unveiled its ISP9000 series Image Signal Processing (ISP) IP, a next-generation AI-embedded ISP solution designed to address the evolving demands of intelligent vision applications. Built on a flexible AI-optimized architecture, ISP9000 delivers exceptional image quality, low-latency multi-sensor management, and seamless AI … Continue reading VeriSilicon Launches ISP9000: The Next-Generation AI-Embedded ISP for Intelligent Vision Applications

Impact Newswire03/04/202503/04/2025

Asia

AnyMind Group completes acquisition of Japanese e-gifting company, AnyReach

The company’s 10th acquisition enables the company to expand into the e-gifting industry Press Release – AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], a BPaaS company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has today announced the completion of its full acquisition of AnyReach , a Japan-based e-gifting company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AnyMind Japan Inc. AnyReach will continue to operate under its existing name. This marks AnyMind Group’s 10th acquisition and … Continue reading AnyMind Group completes acquisition of Japanese e-gifting company, AnyReach

Impact Newswire02/04/202502/04/2025

Asia

Accops and pi-labs Partner to Protect Facial Authentication from Deepfake Threats

Strengthening Facial Authentication Against AI-Driven Fraud Press Release – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – [Pune, India] – As deepfake attacks on facial authentication systems become increasingly sophisticated, organisations are facing a growing threat of identity fraud.Research indicates that deepfake-enabled cyber fraud is expected to exceed $40 billion by 2027, underscoring the urgent need for robust identity verification solutions. To address this challenge, Accops, a leader … Continue reading Accops and pi-labs Partner to Protect Facial Authentication from Deepfake Threats

Impact Newswire01/04/202503/04/2025