Singapore's DBS CEO Sees AI Costs Falling in ‘Token Paradox’

‘Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’ launched with theme ‘AI Amplified’ by Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL

Building on the success of Sri Lanka’s first-ever National AI Expo & Conference held last year, the Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka and SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider…

2026-08-06 ·island.lk

Gurman on OpenAI’s Device: ‘A Doughnut-Shaped Speaker That Costs Over $300’

Mark Gurman, reporting for Bloomberg (gift link): OpenAI expects users to rely on the smart speaker throughout the day. It will work similarly to the company’s ChatGPT voice mode on smartphone apps…

• OpenAI developing doughnut-shaped speaker device costing over $300.
• Device aims for human-like interaction with advanced models.
• Includes speaker grills, microphones, lights, camera, sensors.

2026-08-06 ·bloomberg.com

Reducing age of university graduation: Reforming GCE A/L pathway

by Prof. M. P. S. Magamage Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka A National Debate Focused on the Wrong Target Sri Lanka is once again engaged in an intense national debate on education reform.

2026-08-06 ·island.lk