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Singapore music-makers like Yung Raja and Jack Neo in tune with AI, but wary of its pitfalls
At SUTD, researchers developed Mustango — a text-to-music AI model that interprets detailed musical instructions such as genre, tempo, and chord progression to generate diverse music styles. Associate Professor Dorien Herremans was quoted in the article.
Will the ground sinkhole happen again?
SUTD President Professor Phoon Kok Kwang was quoted following the recent sinkhole incident along Tanjong Katong Road.
From “Problem Student” to Entrepreneur: 23-Year-Old SUTD Student Overcomes Learning Challenges to Pursue Tech Dreams
Third-year Computer Science and Design (CSD) student Lim Hanyang overcomes ADHD and dyslexia to co-found freelance platform Glance.sg.
Dancing robots, digital capybara: Teaching young kids about AI
SUTD Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer says primary school children should be taught the right and wrong ways of interacting with AI — for example, they should not submit AI-generated content wholesale as homework.
AI technology to change jewellery design
SUTD Master of Innovation by Design student Harrjeeth Senthil Kumar and his team developed ‘Zennah’, a generative AI platform that allows users to design custom jewellery.
A Sentence Away
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on the importance of intergenerational conversations, and how small efforts can bridge age divides to build a more connected, caring society.
A nine-layer kueh pavilion and boardwalk activate a once-sleepy Katong-Joo Chiat corner for Archifest 2025
Archifest 2025 features works by SUTD students and partners, including playful Peranakan kueh-inspired installations.
What AI can’t replace: Rethinking human skills and intelligence
SUTD Provost Professor Chee Yeow Meng’s opinion piece on the evolving role of artificial intelligence emphasises that in our rush to embrace AI, it’s vital to continue valuing our human qualities – and this involves broadening our idea of what education is.
67% of public transport commuters can reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours
LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng shares his views in this article, which reported that only 67% of commuters in Singapore could reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours last year, falling short of the 90% target set by the Land Transport Master Plan 2040.
Scholar: Whether the former Nanyang University’s cultural heritage holds global significance remains debatable
Former Nanyang University (Nantah) alumni are advocating for the school’s cultural heritage to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua notes that while Nantah holds local and regional significance, more evidence is needed to demonstrate that it meets the criteria of “Outstanding Universal Value.”
