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A CSA survey found that while 55% of Singapore organisations have adopted AI, they have implemented only 39% of basic AI-related cybersecurity measures, exposing businesses to growing risks. Associate Professor of Practice Victor Keong shared that although many SMEs are adopting AI without adequate policies, businesses can strengthen defences through simple, low-cost safeguards.

In a Facebook post, Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How praised SUTD’s CoLab initiative and its “Learn, Build, Deploy” approach for empowering workers and businesses to develop practical AI solutions.

Associate Professor of Practice Victor Keong warned that cyber threats are becoming faster and harder to detect, highlighting the uneven cybersecurity preparedness of Singapore businesses, particularly SMEs, which remain vulnerable due to weak basic safeguards and limited incident response capabilities.

CNA938 Rewind – SUTD Associate Professor Daisuke Mashima discussed the growing threat of cyberattacks and data breaches, the vulnerabilities faced by businesses and consumers, and efforts to protect essential services and personal information.

The article discusses rising cooling demand and its energy and climate implications, as deadly heat waves become more frequent. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng highlighted the need for affordable cooling and accessible public cooling spaces to protect people from extreme heat.

SUTD was mentioned as one of the universities that do not use AI detectors in this commentary calling for assessments to focus on critical thinking and responsible AI use. The authors highlight that universities must distinguish between capabilities students must demonstrate independently and which they should exercise collaboratively with AI so that high-scoring AI output does not mask deficiencies in essential disciplinary knowledge.

In this opinion piece, ISTD’s Dr Victor Keong highlights how zero-click spyware exposes the limits of cybersecurity training and urges employers and technology companies to strengthen defences.

Sunday, an AI assistant developed by a team led by SUTD’s Rajaselvam Kalyanaraman alongside fellow students Kunalkumar Senthilkumar and Pravin R, and Devadharshini Kumar, won Huawei’s Tech4City top prize for helping visually impaired users carry out smartphone tasks through voice commands.

SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang highlighted the University’s “human-AI-human” teaching approach, while SUTD Chief Lifelong Learning and Innovation Officer John Leong outlined plans to expand training to 5,000 people and support around 300 enterprises annually.

SUTD LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng shared insights on sustainable cooling and adapting to rising temperatures. The episode explored how clean energy, passive cooling, green spaces and new technologies could protect communities without increasing emissions.