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Long before AI became mainstream, SUTD began redesigning its curriculum to help students collaborate with intelligent systems, grounded in human-centred design and the social sciences.

Associate Professor Calvin Chua on Singapore’s malls — rather than building more “Grade A” malls, the focus should be on “Grade A” ideas to strategically adapt existing “Grade B” spaces like strata-titled malls.

CNA938 Rewind – Singapore is stepping up its quantum computing plans with a new partnership involving Nobel Prize winner John Martinis. What will this mean in practice, and how will it be rolled out? Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Dario Poletti.

Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua on Joo Chiat tourism — while icons such as Peranakan houses draw in tourists, much of the interaction remains surface-level, with scope to deepen understanding.

LKYCIC’s Dr Harvey Neo was quoted on how Singapore’s relative insulation from severe climate impacts and distant framing of climate risks may reduce the sense of urgency for public action.

Assistant Professor Roy Lee’s commentary on online age checks: a tougher line is vital, but there’s room for a nuanced approach that doesn’t compromise privacy and data safety.

CNA938 Rewind – In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro spotlights SUTD’s focus on robotics and Design AI. SUTD Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang and R Anieyrudh (Year 2 EPD student) talk about how lesson principles are applied to robotics such as Smorphi the shape-shifting robot and how students are trained in rapid prototyping with Design AI. SUTD is also sponsoring a new CNA-produced 4-part series called Tech Wars, starting on 21 February.

Firms and agencies have to reorganise data, rebuild systems, redesign processes and jobs, and retrain people. The writer of this opinion piece is SUTD Provost and Chief Academic & Innovation Officer (CAIO), Professor Chee Yeow Meng.

SUTD Chief Communications Officer Tammy Tan highlighted strong demand for AI courses, noting challenges including the need for qualified AI instructors and domain experts to support adoption in fast-evolving areas like enterprise transformation and public services.

SUTD Chief Communications Officer Ms Tammy Tan said the SUTD Academy will launch more AI courses, while Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang noted that the free six-month access to paid AI tools for Singapore citizens enrolled in designated AI courses will help learners apply skills in the workplace.