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Is Singapore ready for an AI outage?
ISTD Associate Professor Roy Lee’s op-ed on Singapore’s readiness for a potential AI outage calls for stronger AI resilience.
SUTD student’s brainwave device helps paralysed patients communicate
SUTD student Mohammed Khambhati Huzefa’s start-up Neural Drive has developed a low-cost, non-invasive brain-computer interface that enables paralysed patients to communicate via brainwaves and blinks, with clinical trials at Tan Tock Seng Hospital set to begin next month.
Iconic hexagonal Starpoint villa proposed for conservation
SUTD Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua noted that the case reflects growing recognition of the value of early post-independence modernist architecture, and points to a possible “third path” where heritage and redevelopment need not be seen as mutually exclusive.
Pineapple-rolling ritual for good luck leaves marks on new home’s floor
SUTD Senior Lecturer Teo Tee Hui shared that acidic fruit juice, including from pineapples, may damage stone flooring such as marble if not cleaned promptly, especially in Singapore’s hot weather.
NUS falls to 10th place while NTU retains 12th spot in latest global university rankings
In the latest QS World University Rankings, SUTD climbed 253 places to rank 266th, making it the most improved university in this year’s edition, with its jump driven largely by gains in citations per faculty. SUTD Provost Professor Chee Yeow Meng was quoted on the positive movement in employer and academic reputation, and the importance of education quality, student opportunities and graduate impact.
IN FOCUS: Why do so many shopping centres in Singapore look the same?
CNA explores whether there is an oversupply and if shopping centres are just starting to look alike. Associate Professor Calvin Chua shared on how REIT malls provide everyday amenities, while malls with a niche identity, unique cultural value and distinctive vibes remain important for those looking for something different.
#TalkBack: have chalets outlived their relevance?
CNA938 Rewind – Are chalets still relevant in an era of staycations and changing leisure habits? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Harvey Neo, Professorial Research Fellow at LKYCIC, and Director of the MUSPP.
Commentary: Potential redevelopment of Yishun 10 shows gap in preserving Singapore’s built heritage
SUTD Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua reflects on how the potential redevelopment of Yishun 10 highlights the complexity of preserving Singapore’s built heritage.
Pints AI pushes auditable AI into core banking systems with $7.2m
SUTD Venture Fund participated in Pints AI’s US$5.6 million pre-Series A round to support the expansion of its auditable AI platform for underwriting, claims processing and client onboarding in regulated financial institutions.
'A decade of inconveniences': Will the wait for the North-South Corridor be worth it in the end?
The article quoted SUTD LKYCIC’s Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, who explained why it would be inaccurate to view the North-South Corridor as a project that primarily benefits drivers, noting that dedicated bus lanes can move more people than private cars using the same road space.
