{
  "id": 17720925,
  "title": "Penang Green Summit to focus on use of Artificial Intelligence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/penang-green-summit-to-focus-on-use-of-artificial-intelligence",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T01:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/lifestyles/129071/penang-green-summit-to-focus-on-use-of-artificial-intelligence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming Penang Green Summit will concentrate on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote sustainable practices, as the state endeavors to implement policies such as the plastic bag ban, according to State executive councillor Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo. During a media briefing, Sundarajoo explained that the summit can motivate industry professionals and stakeholders to harness AI's potential for sustainable innovation. The event, themed \"AI for Sustainability,\" is scheduled for November 12 and 13 at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre.\n\nSundarajoo, who is responsible for the environment and housing portfolios, emphasized that Penang must adopt technological advancements to remain competitive while safeguarding the environment. The summit aims to align with Penang2030's vision of creating a Family-Focused, Green, and Smart State that Inspires the Nation, positioning the region as a regional hub for AI-driven green innovation. The summit will feature an AI HackFest, a conference, an exhibition, workshops, and a gala dinner with a magician performance. Over 20 speakers and industry experts are expected to participate, with an anticipated attendance of more than 200 delegates.",
  "summary": "THE annual Penang Green Summit will focus on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive forward sustainability, as the state seeks to reinforce policies which include the plastic bag ban. State executive councillor Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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