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More People Are Confiding in AI
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary examines why more people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, while cautioning that they cannot replace the warmth and value of real human connection.
Aspire 2B supercomputer shows hybrid future with Quantum
CNA938 Rewind – Associate Professor Dario Poletti was interviewed for his insights on what quantum computing can and cannot do, and what are its alternatives.
Mendaki brings lifelong learning initiatives with AI, career & family workshops to 11 S'pore heartland locations
SUTD is among the institutes of higher learning supporting a national AI learning initiative where participants can explore everyday AI tools, AI’s impact on education and daily life, and app-building using Google’s Gemini platform.
Training AI to Create Optical Surfaces by Learning from Real-World Flaws
Associate Prof Dong Zhaogang co-led a research team to develop an AI-powered deep-learning framework trained on experimental data rather than simulations, enabling faster and more accurate design of light-controlling nanostructures.
Why SMEs are being left behind in the AI integration race
The writer mentioned in this opinion piece that Grab will launch a programme to help 10,000 F&B, e-commerce and retail SMEs build AI skills, including a two-day course co-developed with SUTD.
Mother of Four Rebuilds Her Confidence After Long Career Break
A mother of four rebuilt her confidence and re-entered the workforce through an SUTD research initiative under LKYCIC, which helped her recognise transferable skills and explore new career pathways.
How AI is reshaping education and work
This opinion piece on “How AI is reshaping education and work” highlighted how AI is changing learning and workplace practices, citing SUTD’s allowance of AI use in exams with instructors’ permission, while stressing the need for responsible use, critical thinking, human judgment and data safeguards.
Students Taking Leave from University to Gain an Edge
More local university students are taking leave of absence for reasons ranging from medical recovery to internships and entrepreneurship, as they seek time to build experience and plan for an uncertain future. SUTD’s Chief of Staff (Student Experience & Transformation), Mr Jonathan Kua, noted that about 2% of SUTD students apply for leave of absence each year, a figure that has declined slightly over the past five years.
Two students use technology to improve transparency in the korban process
SUTD student Muhammad Hakeem Muhammad Kamil and NUS student Muhammad Izz Ryanshah Nor Azam have co-founded RawdaX, a digital platform using technology and AI to improve transparency, clarity and efficiency in managing korban, akikah and charity-related livestock processes.
The Circle Line’s almost complete. Its walkways don’t have to be empty
In this opinion piece by Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, he writes about how underappreciated MRT walkways can be changed from spaces to places.
