The Ultimate Guide to Large Language Models
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Large Language Models (LLMs).
What to know about Large Language Models
Large Language Models (LLMs) stand at the forefront of artificial intelligence, transforming how businesses, developers, and industries operate. These extensive AI models, trained on vast datasets, excel in understanding and generating human-like text, enabling innovations ranging from advanced chatbots and AI co-pilots to sophisticated data analytics and cybersecurity solutions.
The recent wave of developments highlights their expanding role across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, customer service, and cybersecurity. Readers exploring these stories can gain insights into how LLMs are being integrated into enterprise software, cloud platforms, and security frameworks to enhance productivity, automate complex workflows, and address emerging AI risks such as data privacy and adversarial attacks.
Moreover, these narratives emphasize the dynamic challenges and advancements surrounding LLMs—covering technical breakthroughs, collaborative industry partnerships, and regulatory considerations. By following this tag, readers will stay informed about the evolving landscape of Large Language Models, their applications, security implications, and the strategic significance they hold for future technological progress.
Asian Large Language Models News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bitdefender report flags AI blind spots in Singapore
More than half of Singapore respondents lacked full visibility of employee AI use, heightening fears over shadow tools, data leaks and breaches.
OceanBase launches AI database portfolio with LakeBase
The new system aims to cut complexity for enterprises as AI agents need live access to structured, unstructured and vector data.
AT Tokyo & Zadara launch Japan cloud region for AI
Japanese firms seeking local AI capacity will gain new GPU-backed cloud resources as the service keeps data inside AT TOKYO's data centres.
IEI unveils industrial edge AI platforms at Computex
Industrial operators face pressure to run AI locally as IEI targets faster automation, tighter security and fewer production interruptions.
iVisa warns travellers over AI visa advice after border snag
Travellers face costly border delays when chatbot visa advice is wrong, as one solo backpacker learned at the Vietnam-Cambodia crossing.
Google Cloud launches AI startup corridor to Silicon Valley
Southeast Asian AI startups could gain Silicon Valley access and USD $350,000 in cloud credits as Google widens regional support.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Large Language Models
Most firms hit by AI security incidents, study finds
SnapLogic launches MCP Builder for AI agent integration
Data Theorem launches AI security platform for apps
Gartner warns AI coding costs may top developer pay by 2028
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac fleets in enterprises
Featured News
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Expert Columns
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Search after SEO: Anna Harrison on staying visible in the AI era
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
AI is compressing legal work but increasing the value of divergence
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Large Language Models News
ThreatBook launches AI security tools for SOCs & AI skills
Security teams could cut alert backlogs, while enterprises gain a way to inspect AI skills for hidden tampering and backdoors.
Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel
The French AI group is targeting sensitive public-sector and enterprise uses in Singapore, where stricter controls can slow deployment but boost credibility.
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.
Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now access Google Cloud tools that connect AI agents, data and security, with chip and Workspace upgrades.
HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls
Remote workers and journalists can now record calls without meeting bots, as HiDock’s P1 captures Bluetooth earbud audio and transcribes it.
Leading Agentic AI teams in Singapore: What technology leaders should know
With 93% of Singapore executives now treating AI software innovation as strategic, leaders face a tougher test: keeping experts aligned and shipping fast.
Mastercard & KTC test Thailand's first AI ride booking
AI-led payments are moving into Thailand’s checkout process, with a controlled pilot showing how a ride can be booked and paid for automatically.
Sumitomo Heavy & NEC to automate site near-miss reports
Sumitomo Heavy and NEC will build an AI system to spot near-miss incidents from excavator data and auto-generate safety reports by 2027.
Dataiku launches 575 Lab for responsible AI governance
Dataiku unveils 575 Lab open source toolkit to boost explainability, privacy and governance for increasingly autonomous AI agents.
Hitachi expands iQ stack for on-prem agentic AI with NVIDIA
Hitachi Vantara widens its iQ stack with new NVIDIA-powered options and tools to run agentic AI securely on-premises at production scale.
AMD deepens South Korea AI push with NAVER, Upstage
AMD inks AI infrastructure deals with NAVER Cloud and Upstage in South Korea, boosting its role in the country's sovereign AI push.
Indosat & Nvidia build AI Grid to power Sahabat-AI
Indosat partners with Nvidia to build a nationwide AI Grid and Sahabat-AI platform, bringing locally trained language models to Indonesia.
Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags
Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.
LINE Plus unveils ActEngine AI for merchant support
LINE Plus launches ActEngine AI, an agent platform automating merchant support and sales, after big gains at Thailand's LINE MAN Wongnai.
AI literacy demand surges in Singapore amid skills gap
AI literacy demand in Singapore has surged over 70%, but 41% of workers feel unready for rapid tech change reshaping core job skills.
Indonesia launches Sahabat-AI app to drive local AI
Indonesia rolls out Sahabat-AI app, giving users nationwide access to a home-grown, culturally tuned large language model on mobile.
Redefining retail discovery for Southeast Asian brands with Gen AI
Generative AI is reshaping how Southeast Asian consumers discover, trust and buy, pushing brands to fight for visibility on the AI shelf.
Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push
Singapore's Budget 2026 fires up a national AI drive, tying innovation to cyber resilience, third‑party risk controls and strict cost discipline.
Budget 2026 to drive AI adoption & skills in Singapore
Global tech firms say Singapore's Budget 2026 marks a shift from pilot projects to large-scale AI rollout and workforce-wide skills upgrades.
Agnes AI hits 5m users & open-sources SEA-focused LLM
Agnes AI tops 5m users in six months and open-sources an 8B-parameter SEA-focused language model aimed at cross-cultural productivity use.