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1. 🛰️ ACL Digital & AIM FUTURE join forces to accelerate edge AI innovation


ACL Digital and AIM FUTURE announced a partnership to push low-latency edge AI into mainstream industrial use. The initiative includes co-developed inference platforms, device-level optimisation and developer SDKs. Early pilots will span healthcare, telecom and manufacturing. The aim is to reduce cloud dependency while boosting speed, reliability and energy-efficient AI processing.

2. 📈 Singapore MSMEs to receive hands-on AI training via AIM ASEAN programme


AIM ASEAN launched a Singapore-focused initiative to upskill 3,000 small and medium businesses in applied AI. Workshops, labs and guided projects will help firms adopt automation, customer analytics and process optimisation. Participants will implement real-world pilots through structured cohorts. The programme’s goal is measurable productivity gains and wider regional AI readiness.

3. 🤖 eMazzanti launches eBot, an AI IT support assistant built on Copilot Studio

eMazzanti launched eBot, an AI-powered IT assistant designed to automate helpdesk tasks and shorten resolution times. It offers guided troubleshooting, automatic ticket creation and contextual knowledge retrieval for support teams. Workflows are fully customisable through Microsoft Copilot Studio. Early adopters report faster resolutions and fewer escalations across common IT incidents.

4. 📚 Talenpal unveils Talenpal Player, a screen-free AI storyteller for children

Talenpal introduced the Talenpal Player, an AI storytelling device for children aged 3–8 that adapts tales without relying on screens. On-device AI personalises content based on learning progress and interests, maintaining privacy. It offers multilingual stories, parental controls and offline learning activities. Launch markets include the U.S. and Asia with added subscription content.

5. 🕶️ Vuzix ships near-$1M order of M400 AI smart-glasses kits to major retailer

Vuzix confirmed shipment of a near-one-million-dollar batch of M400 AI smart-glasses kits to a leading global e-commerce company. The deployment supports hands-free AI for warehousing, inspection and task assistance. Rising order volume signals broadening commercial adoption. The company expects continued scaling across logistics, retail operations and industrial workflows.

6. ☁️ PowerBank expands Enterprise Hub with IntelliScope AI agent beta details

PowerBank released a new progress update on its Enterprise Hub platform and IntelliScope AI agent beta, highlighting orchestration, governance and secure routing improvements. The system now supports automated assessment pathways for renewable project evaluation. Selected enterprise partners will begin deeper workflow testing. A staged roll-out will follow based on stability results.

7. 🧠 Profound Medical debuts AI BPH planning module and presents new clinical data

Profound Medical introduced an AI module for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment planning using targeted ultrasound. The tool automates mapping, safety margins and personalised predictions to assist clinicians. New TULSA-PRO clinical findings will be presented at upcoming industry meetings. The updates aim to accelerate adoption and strengthen support for regulatory and payer engagements.

8. 🏗️ Coohom launches ‘Design Without Borders’ generative suite for spatial design

Coohom unveiled a generative AI suite that accelerates layout creation, material planning and photoreal rendering for designers. New features include parametric placement, shared templates and CAD-ready export workflows. The tools help architects iterate faster and streamline client approvals. The update targets shorter design cycles and more efficient production preparation.

9. 📚 Efekta rolls out AI-powered English learning programme across East Africa

Efekta launched an AI-enabled English programme for teachers and students across multiple East African regions. It combines adaptive lessons, speaking assessments and classroom support to improve language proficiency. Hybrid training begins in December with local education partners. The initiative aims to raise teaching quality, accelerate student outcomes and support long-term literacy development.

10. 🏅 Sopra Steria named leader for GenAI deployment and governance capabilities

Sopra Steria received recognition for its generative AI governance frameworks, sector accelerators and enterprise delivery performance. The report highlights successful automation projects and strong compliance management. The company plans to expand its GenAI transformation services across heavily regulated industries. Leadership positioning is expected to strengthen strategic engagements globally.

11. 🤖 Indonesia launches “MaiA” — new AI travel platform for smarter tourism

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism unveiled MaiA, an AI-powered platform offering personalised destination recommendations, automatic itinerary generation, interactive maps and multilingual support to travellers. The system aims to make planning and exploring easier across the archipelago. Officials describe the launch as a step toward modernising tourism services and enhancing visitor experiences nationwide.

12. 🔗 Pundi AI debuts Data Pump so Binance Wallet users can monetise verified data

Pundi AI launched Data Pump, a no-code feature enabling Binance Wallet users to create tradable Dataset Tokens from verified data. The tool automates contract deployment, pricing curves and liquidity setup while ensuring contributor verification. It aims to open new revenue channels for data owners and simplify participation in on-chain data markets.

📗 Book Summary: The Checklist Manifesto — How to Get Things Right
Author: Atul Gawande

🧠 Main Idea:
Gawande shows that in complex fields (medicine, aviation, construction), simple checklists dramatically reduce errors and improve outcomes. Good systems combine expert skill with disciplined routines to manage complexity.

🔍 Key Concepts:

  • Complexity vs. Human Fallibility: Experts still make mistakes when systems are complex and pressure is high — checklists help bridge the gap.

  • The Power of the Simple: Short, practical checklists (not long procedures) prompt the right actions at the right time.

  • Pause and Verify: Checklists create moments to slow down, communicate, and confirm critical steps.

  • Cultural Adoption: For checklists to work, teams must accept them — they work best when used respectfully, not as bureaucratic control.

  • Cross-Industry Lessons: Aviation’s checklist successes translate to surgery, finance, and disaster response — the principle is widely applicable.

  • Iterative Design: Effective checklists are tested, refined, and adapted to real-world conditions.

🌱 Core Lessons:

  • Simplicity can save lives: small routines prevent catastrophic mistakes.

  • Structure expert practice with disciplined checks to manage complexity.

  • Design checklists to be brief, practical, and team-centered.

  • Use checklists as tools for communication and shared responsibility, not as replacements for skill.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AI TOOLS                                                                                                                                         1. 🎥 LetsMkVideo – Turn text and images into polished, studio-quality videos with fast AI generation.

    2. 🖼️ AI Image Editor.info – Upload photos and let AI instantly enhance, edit, or transform them with pro-level tools.

    3. ✨ Editee – AI Photo Editor – Transform photos with AI-driven cleanup, retouching, object removal, and enhancements.

    4. 📧 Touchpoint – Automatically create beautiful, designer-quality email templates using AI layouts and styling.

    5. ❤️ Talk To Myra – Transform memories into meaningful, AI-crafted keepsakes and story-based creations.

    6. 📚 DET Practice – Prepare for the Duolingo English Test with AI-powered practice, scoring, and improvement tracking.

    7. 🎧 Offtrack – AI DJ App – Shorten songs with seamless, AI-generated transitions ideal for DJs and editors.

    8. 🧠 Affint – An AI-native workspace that centralizes tasks, knowledge, and workflows for productivity.

    9. 🎶 MusicAI.ai – Turn melodies, lyrics, or ideas into fully produced, royalty-free tracks instantly with AI.

    10. 🖌️ UXMagic AI – Generate Figma-ready UI/UX designs instantly with AI-powered layout automation.

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