Elon Musk loses poll he created on whether he should continue running Twitter
Elon Musk loses survey on whether he should continue to run Twitter: “I will abide by the results.”
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‘Gowajee’ — a Thai Speech-Recognition AI from Chulalongkorn University
“Gowajee”, a Thai-language speech recognition AI capable of delivering speech-to-text/ text-to- speech with the accuracy of a native speaker while keeping users’ data secure. Having been rolled out in call centers, and depression patients screening process, Gowajee is set to be adapted to many other functions. ‘OK, Google’ We’re getting used to using our voice […]
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Shopee Stops Payment via Bank Accounts
BANGKOK, Dec 6 (TNA) – Online platform Shoppee stopped receiving payment via bank accounts after a customer lost tens of thousands of baht from a bank account that was linked with its application. The movement followed the case of a Shoppee app user who lost the money although the user did not make any transaction. […]
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True-DTAC Merger Faces Delay: Telenor
BANGKOK (NNT) – DTAC majority owner Telenor has said a planned merger of Thai telecoms firms DTAC and True Corporation will not take place as planned this year, but may still go ahead in the first quarter of 2023. Plans for a new industry leader in Thailand, with a market share of more than 50% […]
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Twitter closes its offices amid mass exodus of workers
Twitter closed its offices on Thursday, after hundreds of employees opted to leave the company by refusing to work more hours under the threat of dismissal by tycoon Elon Musk, who bought the platform in late October. The company made the decision due to fears that some workers “could sabotage the social network”, asking employees […]
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Google Pay and Wallet Launch in Thailand
BANGKOK (NNT) – During the pandemic, Thailand saw the rise in popularity of PromptPay and other cashless options as more people stayed home and authorities urged the public to avoid physical contact. Now Android apps Google Pay and Wallet are launching with Bangkok Bank and KTC as its initial partners. Google Pay is aiming to […]
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Meta, owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, will lay off 11,000 workers, 13% of its workforce
The U.S. tech company Meta, owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, plans to lay off about 11,000 workers, 13 percent of its workforce, according to a statement published Tuesday on its website and signed by Mark Zuckerberg himself. These layoffs, according to the head of Meta, aim to achieve a more agile and efficient company […]
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AOT launches ‘Sawasdee by AOT’ app, promises range of useful functions for air travelers
BANGKOK (NNT) – With Covid restrictions having been mostly lifted in many parts of the world, the number of passengers using airports in Thailand has noticeably increased. The Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT) now expects Thailand’s top 6 airports to service 96 million passengers next year. To better accommodate travelers, the company is now making […]
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