Tech Tuesday: Google's AI Chatbot Bard gets an upgrade; AI tools introduced for YouTube, OpenAI's group of experts to assist in assessing and mitigating AI model risks; ChatGPT now has a voice— as do chickens; New AI feature by Spotify allows podcasters to instantly translate their content; Tentative agreement reached after five month long WGA strike; Microsoft introduces new AI companion for Windows and beyond; Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic; And Indonesia bans direct transactions on social media platforms.

Tech Tuesday: Google's AI Chatbot Bard gets an upgrade; AI tools introduced for YouTube, OpenAI's group of experts to assist in assessing and mitigating AI model risks; ChatGPT now has a voice— as do chickens; New AI feature by Spotify allows podcasters to instantly translate their content; Tentative agreement reached after five month long WGA strike; Microsoft introduces new AI companion for Windows and beyond; Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic; And Indonesia bans direct transactions on social media platforms.

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Tech Tuesday: AI Developments For YouTube, Chickenspeak, Spotify, and ChatGPT

How long does it take for Malaysian businesses to pay their bills and what does that say about our economy?



In this episode of Enterprise Explores, Dawn Lai, CEO of Experian Information Services Malaysia unpacks the findings from Experian’s 2025 State of Credit Report. The report introduces the Industry Debts Turned Cash (IDTC) metric to assess real-world payment behavior across seven core sectors, including construction, manufacturing, retail, and transport.



While average payment delays have slightly improved overall, from 64 to 61 days, the SME segment still lags behind large corporates, reflecting deeper structural issues like cash flow constraints, limited credit access, and digital adoption gaps.



We dive into sector-specific insights (why construction improved, but logistics worsened), the role of e-invoicing in promoting transparency, and the rise of tools like invoice factoring. Dawn also shares how businesses can strengthen internal controls and manage working capital in uncertain times.



Whether you're running an SME or managing corporate credit, this episode offers critical insights into Malaysia’s business health, measured not by sales, but by cash flow timing.

How long does it take for Malaysian businesses to pay their bills and what does that say about our economy?In this episode of Enterprise Explores, Dawn Lai, CEO of Experian Information Services Malaysia unpacks the findings from Experian’s 2025 State of Credit Report. The report introduces the Industry Debts Turned Cash (IDTC) metric to assess real-world payment behavior across seven core sectors, including construction, manufacturing, retail, and transport.While average payment delays have slightly improved overall, from 64 to 61 days, the SME segment still lags behind large corporates, reflecting deeper structural issues like cash flow constraints, limited credit access, and digital adoption gaps.We dive into sector-specific insights (why construction improved, but logistics worsened), the role of e-invoicing in promoting transparency, and the rise of tools like invoice factoring. Dawn also shares how businesses can strengthen internal controls and manage working capital in uncertain times.Whether you're running an SME or managing corporate credit, this episode offers critical insights into Malaysia’s business health, measured not by sales, but by cash flow timing.

61 Days to Pay? Credit Check on Malaysian Businesses

Banks are more than just vaults for savings or gateways to loans, they’re the lifeblood of a modern economy. But how do we measure their efficiency? What role do monetary policies play in shaping performance? And how should Malaysia’s banks evolve to stay competitive, especially with the rise of digital banks and fintech?



In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we speak with Dr. Chan Sok Gee, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, to unpack the economics of banking and what it means for Malaysia’s financial future. We explore:


The true economic functions of banks beyond deposits and loans


How OPR changes influence bank profitability and lending


Why banking efficiency matters and how it’s measured


Malaysia’s post-Asian Financial Crisis reforms and strengths


The risks of rising NPLs and poor internal governance


How digital banks could improve financial inclusion and SME access


The disruptive potential of AI, blockchain, and behavioral data



Whether you’re in finance, tech, or business leadership, this episode will help you better understand the shifts reshaping our banking landscape.

Banks are more than just vaults for savings or gateways to loans, they’re the lifeblood of a modern economy. But how do we measure their efficiency? What role do monetary policies play in shaping performance? And how should Malaysia’s banks evolve to stay competitive, especially with the rise of digital banks and fintech?In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we speak with Dr. Chan Sok Gee, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, to unpack the economics of banking and what it means for Malaysia’s financial future. We explore:<ul><li>The true economic functions of banks beyond deposits and loans</li><li>How OPR changes influence bank profitability and lending</li><li>Why banking efficiency matters and how it’s measured</li><li>Malaysia’s post-Asian Financial Crisis reforms and strengths</li><li>The risks of rising NPLs and poor internal governance</li><li>How digital banks could improve financial inclusion and SME access</li><li>The disruptive potential of AI, blockchain, and behavioral data</li></ul>Whether you’re in finance, tech, or business leadership, this episode will help you better understand the shifts reshaping our banking landscape.

The Economics of Banking: Risks, Reforms & Resilience

As Malaysia’s e-invoicing mandate rolls out in phases, many SMEs find themselves confused, concerned, and caught between compliance and opportunity. But e-invoicing isn’t just about ticking regulatory boxes, it’s about streamlining operations, enabling faster payments, and unlocking real-time data for smarter decisions.



In this episode, Koren Wines, Managing Director of Xero Asia, explains how businesses can shift from fear to action, why outsourcing to advisors matters, and what support systems are still missing. Drawing on global experience, she shares how e-invoicing can empower SMEs to cut admin costs, improve cash flow, and grow with confidence in an increasingly digital world.



We also discuss:


What e-invoicing actually means (beyond PDFs)


Common misconceptions and mental hurdles slowing adoption


How data security fears can be addressed with cloud solutions


What smaller vs larger SMEs need to scale digital adoption


The long-term upside: faster payments, better insights, less stress

As Malaysia’s e-invoicing mandate rolls out in phases, many SMEs find themselves confused, concerned, and caught between compliance and opportunity. But e-invoicing isn’t just about ticking regulatory boxes, it’s about streamlining operations, enabling faster payments, and unlocking real-time data for smarter decisions.In this episode, Koren Wines, Managing Director of Xero Asia, explains how businesses can shift from fear to action, why outsourcing to advisors matters, and what support systems are still missing. Drawing on global experience, she shares how e-invoicing can empower SMEs to cut admin costs, improve cash flow, and grow with confidence in an increasingly digital world.We also discuss:<ul><li>What e-invoicing actually means (beyond PDFs)</li><li>Common misconceptions and mental hurdles slowing adoption</li><li>How data security fears can be addressed with cloud solutions</li><li>What smaller vs larger SMEs need to scale digital adoption</li><li>The long-term upside: faster payments, better insights, less stress</li></ul>

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