1. TikTok is wading into South-East Asia’s e-commerce wars. TikTok, which in 2020 moved its global headquarters to Singapore, is eyeing South-East Asia’s nearly 700m consumers to bolster its fortunes. – Read More on the Economist
2. Google pledges $20 million for responsible AI fund. Google says the project will “support researchers, organize convenings and foster debate on public policy solutions to encourage the responsible development of AI.” – Read More on Axios
3. RELATED READ: How Does AI Fit into Companies’ ESG Frameworks? A Look at “Ethical” AI. In the absence of explicit legal requirements, companies, like individuals, can only do their best to make themselves aware of how AI affects people and the environment and to stay abreast of public concerns and the latest research and expert ideas. – Read More on TFL
4. What to know about Congress’s inaugural AI meeting. “We’re reviewing recent regulatory proposals to get a sense of Hill priorities,” said Solaiman, adding that they’re working with folks from their machine learning and R&D teams to prepare. – Read more on MIT Tech Review
5. Surging e-commerce imports threaten Japan’s retail sector. “Ordinary consumers have become more familiar with overseas products,” said Kazuyoshi Nakazato, CEO of Zig-Zag, a provider of cross-border e-commerce support. “Imports of inexpensive items will grow in the future.” – Read More on Nikkei
6. Why luxury brands are courting gamers. The global gaming market is forecast to generate revenue of up to $188 billion in 2023, with one in two Gen Z consumers spending money on video games. – Read More on Jing