Telecommunications & Media

Apple's AI strategy may lie in messages, with iMessage revisited

As Apple weighs introducing a Siri chatbot app as its next-generation AI strategy, an analysis suggests expanding its existing iMessage app into an AI integration platform could be more effective. The approach could let users access AI features in a familiar interface without extra learning. It could also simplify implementation, support third-party participation and allow Apple to manage a more consistent user experience across its devices.

Finance

Black Monday: KOSPI slumps more than 6 percent, KOSDAQ down over 5 percent

South Korea’s KOSPI fell more than 6 percent on March 23, dropping to the 5,400 level. The benchmark ended down 375.45 points, or 6.49 percent, at 5,405.75 after hitting an intraday low of 5,397.94. Retail investors were net buyers but failed to stem losses, while foreign and institutional investors sold. All top market-cap stocks fell. The KOSDAQ dropped 5.56 percent, and the won weakened against the dollar.