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How far should we go with online age checks to protect the young?
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.
From Smorphi to Ai-powered apps – SUTD’s Robotics & Design AI Programmes
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.
Speed in organisational change and innovation critical to success in national AI strategy
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.
Only by mastering AI will you not be made obsolete by AI
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.
Rising demand for AI training prompts multiple organisations to roll out more courses
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.
SUTD supercharges Design and AI degree programme to create human-centred solutions
SUTD supercharges Design and AI degree programme to create human-centred solutions, with President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang highlighting its role in training design and AI innovators for real-world challenges.
SUTD students develop applications to make drawing and 3D printing accessible
SUTD PhD student Shi Weiyan, guided by Assistant Professor Kenny Choo, developed TalkSketch to enhance human-AI collaboration in drawing, while SUTD Freshmore Bryan Wang created TextForm to lower barriers to 3D printing.
APAS Made Debut at Industry Flagship Event Asia Photonics Expo 2026 in Singapore Showcases Automotive Photonics Innovations
The Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) under the Hong Kong Productivity Council made its debut at Asia Photonics Expo 2026 in Singapore, and its “Go Global to Southeast Asia” delegation visited several world-class universities and research institutions, including SUTD.
Heart-driven innovator: 21-year-old start-up founder uses accessibility tech to help others
SUTD-funded start-up Neural Drive is an AI system that translates neural biosignals into actions to help paralysed individuals communicate and control their surroundings.
MND, SUTD launch S$30 million Built Environment AI Centre of Excellence
The Ministry of National Development (MND) is partnering the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to launch a new S$30 million Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for the Built Environment. SUTD is the host institution of the centre, and will serve as a convenor of institutes of higher learning, research institutes and industry partners for cross-institutional research, to support the sector’s adoption and application of AI.
