KUALA LUMPUR: Halal Development Corp Bhd (HDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Hexio to revolutionise the halal industry through cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology by enhancing the HDC Halal Navigator (HaNa).
HDC, an agency under the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry or Miti, said the collaboration would enhance HaNa by introducing the first generative AI-powered retrieval-augmented generation or RAG model specifically designed to support the halal ecosystem.
Its chief executive officer, Hairol Ariffein Sahari, said that HaNa would not only enhance operational efficiencies but also provide businesses with essential tools to navigate the complexities of halal certification and compliance.
“We are thrilled to partner with Hexio to introduce advanced AI technology into the halal industry. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in our mission to support and develop Malaysia’s halal ecosystem.
“HaNa will transform how businesses connect and operate within this sector,” he said in a statement.
According to HDC, HaNa is an innovative AI-powered assistant uniquely tailored to address the specific requirements of the halal industry, enabling it to generate coherent and accurate documents based on relevant regulations and data provided. — Bernama
