Artificial Intelligence expands through Meta tools and regional education initiatives

The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence is driving significant changes across various sectors, from creative industries to regional education and infrastructure. Meta has introduced Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, tools that allow users to develop 2D and 3D games using text prompts without coding knowledge. Additionally, Meta's AI agent, Muse, has seen rapid adoption with 1.8 million downloads in its first 12 days in the US and Canada, though internal testing of its human-assisted call feature has raised privacy concerns.

In Southeast Asia, the AI Ready ASEAN program, supported by the ASEAN Foundation and Google, aims to equip 1.7 million students and educators with practical AI skills by 2028. This follows broader regional efforts to address cybersecurity threats and digital literacy. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the government and academic institutions are focusing on the ethical use of AI and the integration of AI and semiconductors into the automotive industry to maintain global competitiveness.

Technological advancements also highlight environmental and operational challenges. Experts note that AI data centers require substantial amounts of clean water for cooling, with significant consumption linked to high-intensity computing tasks. On a personal level, the integration of AI into smartphones and laptops by companies like Samsung and Apple is becoming increasingly seamless, offering features ranging from real-time translation to advanced photo editing.