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Govt moots Select Committee to study deliberate spread and impact of online falsehoods [Channel NewsAsia]
6 January 2018
Govt moots Select Committee to study deliberate spread and impact of online falsehoods [Channel NewsAsia]
The panel will examine and report the phenomenon of using digital technology to deliberately spread falsehoods online.
Please Mind The (Curiosity) Gap
5 January 2018
Please Mind The (Curiosity) Gap
Singapore’s education system produces individuals with excellent technical competency, but curiosity may be needed if a quantum leap is to…
FAQ: What are organised misinformation campaigns, and why should Singaporeans care?
5 January 2018
FAQ: What are organised misinformation campaigns, and why should Singaporeans care?
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Law on Friday (Jan 5) announced it would be asking the Parliament to appoint a Select Committee to study the…
Committee of MPs to mull over issue of online falsehoods
5 January 2018
Committee of MPs to mull over issue of online falsehoods
A committee of 10 MPs could be set up to mull over the issue of fake news online – and whether laws should be introduced to combat them.
Select Committee proposed to look into fake news threat
5 January 2018
Select Committee proposed to look into fake news threat
A rarely used parliamentary process is being kick-started to garner public feedback over the issue of “fake news” online – and to decide if…
History Beneath Our Feet – Imagining the Japanese Occupation in the Classroom
5 January 2018
History Beneath Our Feet – Imagining the Japanese Occupation in the Classroom
Early 1942 was a historically confounding time for Singapore. The Imperial Japanese Army had rapaciously made their way down Malaya, crossing the Johor Causeway within weeks.
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Multi-prong approach needed to combat misinformation, say experts and MPs
5 January 2018
Multi-prong approach needed to combat misinformation, say experts and MPs
SINGAPORE — Experts and Members of Parliament (MPs) on Friday (Jan 5) lauded the Government’s proposal to convene a Select Committee to study the spread of deliberate online falsehoods, with at least one suggesting the move could pave the way for dedicated legislation to deal with the scourge.
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SUTD’s Origami Robots That Mimic Various Animals
2 January 2018
SUTD’s Origami Robots That Mimic Various Animals
Origami robots are nothing new. We have covered a bunch of cool ones here in the past. 98 students from Singapore University of Technology…
ESD Summer Newsletter 2018
1 January 2018
ESD Summer Newsletter 2018
ESD Summer Newsletter 2018
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Why Ethical Guard Rails Are Vital In A World Run On Big Data
1 January 2018
Why Ethical Guard Rails Are Vital In A World Run On Big Data
As the public hearings for the Select Committee on Deliberate Online Falsehoods draw to a close, the realm of views that have been considered has stretched far and wide.
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