AI innovation should be measured by impact on people, Josephine Teo says at UN platform
She was laying out Singapore’s approach to AI development and adoption at a United Nations General Assembly platform.
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RSIS can help reduce risk of miscalculation amid geopolitical tensions: Chan Chun Sing
During a lecture to mark the think tank's 30th anniversary, the defence minister also spoke about the need to "constantly reinvent ourselves" to stay relevant....
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Mixing energy drinks with coffee or matcha? CASE warns teenagers about caffeine intake
A tested mix of Monster, Red Bull and espresso contained 282.1mg of caffeine, equivalent to about three cups of brewed coffee.
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10 days’ jail for contractor who spray-painted over rivals’ ads at Toa Payoh, Ang Mo Kio BTO estates
Investigations showed competing contractors were sabotaging each other’s advertisements at new BTO estates as part of an ongoing rivalry.
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US-China AI race: Rivals compete for influence while seeking common ground on risks
Washington and Beijing are competing across AI models, chips and supply chains, even as they explore ways to manage the technology’s growing risks. Southeast Asia is increasingly becoming a focus of their efforts to build international AI partnerships....
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Over 720,000 travellers passed through the new Singapore Cruise Centre since July 15
Automated systems handle up to 18,000 departing travellers a day during peak periods.
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Contractor who sabotaged rivals' advertisements gets jail for cutting posters at new BTO estates
He cut his own posters to make them harder for his rivals to remove, but wound up damaging the property.
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Singapore upset Hong Kong in women's table tennis team event at Asian Games
Hong Kong are ranked ninth in the world in the event, while Singapore are 15th.
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Missing: Man, 52, last seen in Bukit Batok
Shazalee Kamis was last seen wearing a white shirt, beige pants, black cap and black sandals.
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MAS warns of fresh global shocks and AI pullback, but says Singapore firms and households well-buffered
Economies benefitting from AI-related exports and investments can handle higher debt costs for now, but they are also the most vulnerable if the AI boom cools....
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New $60m marine science institute launched to help Singapore, region with ocean challenges
The institute could also inform the development of a new western island.
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Singapore man, 65, a plumber, assaults maid in Telok Kurau after she breaks up with him before returning to home country
Summary A 65-year-old plumber pleaded guilty to five charges after entering a Telok Kurau home and assaulting a domestic worker. The woman had planned to return to her home country after her employment contract ended and decided to end their relationship. The case was adjourned t...
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Tollyjoy says decision to close after 55 years not driven by financial considerations
The Singapore baby-care brand said Tollyjoy products are no longer being sold in Singapore, although some remain available in Malaysia.