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Design as the bridge to human-centric AI
While the adoption of artificial intelligence has come a long way, its full potential has yet to be realised. This year’s Design AI and Tech Awards judges, including SUTD Deputy President Professor Tai Lee Siang, reflect on evolving landscapes, industry transformations, and more.
From idea to action: How AI is changing the way innovation happens
SUTD Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang reflects on how innovation has traditionally followed a structured path—from problem definition to real-world deployment—and why the challenge now lies in rapidly translating ideas into practical, working solutions.
Graduates in an AI world must be problem solvers, not armchair thinkers
An opinion piece by SUTD President Prof Phoon Kok Kwang – Academic mastery no longer suffices. Universities will have to adopt a new approach when AI will likely be able to do everything a university graduate can do – better and faster.
Local scientists research 6G communication networks to enable robots to help one another
SUTD and MediaTek have set up Singapore’s first 6G joint lab to explore how ultra-fast, low-latency networks can enable smarter, more autonomous systems. Led by SUTD Associate Professor Park JiHong, the lab is simulating ultra-fast, low-latency communication environments where machines can coordinate tasks and even assist one another dynamically.
Southwest Coast Protection Study launched – Authorities explore building a protective wall connecting Jurong Island to Singapore’s main island
Professor Khoo Peng Beng shared his insights in the article as Singapore’s national water agency, the Public Utilities Board (PUB), prepares to launch a coastal protection study for the southwestern coastline later this year.
Transforming Education with AI
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on the role of AI in education highlights both its potential to enhance learning and student wellbeing, and the need to preserve critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and the central role of educators in a human-centred approach.
New committee to guide AI use in Singapore’s higher-education sector
MOE has established the Committee for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, led by Minister for Education Mr Desmond Lee, to advance the integration of AI across Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). Citing examples from SUTD, Mr Lee highlighted how master’s students have leveraged custom-built AI agents to translate urban planning concepts into real-time visuals while receiving technical feedback.
Keeping children away from harmful social media content is key focus for government
SUTD Associate Professor Roy Lee (ISTD) shared his views on how social media platforms have improved in addressing safety gaps between 2024 and 2025.
CNA Tech Challenge
The CNA Tech Challenge, with SUTD as the innovation partner, brings together 36 participants to design, build and operate drones and robots across a demanding series of challenges.
IN FOCUS: Why illicit massage parlours, hard-selling beauty salons are hard to get rid of in HDB estates
CNA looks at the regulatory challenges when business activities in privately owned HDB shops start to disrupt residents. Associate Professor of Practice Calvin Chua shares his insights.
