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Budget focusing on AI: Views from educators
In a reflection on PM Lawrence Wong’s recent Budget Statement that focuses on AI, educators like Associate Prof Mohan Rajesh Elara was interviewed for his views. The article also highlighted some Design AI projects by SUTD student R. Anieyrudh and his teammates. This opinion piece was by SUTD PhD student, Ravi Singaram.
AI Got Me: AI & Education
The first episode of Channel 8’s a 4-part series “AI Got Me” focusses on AI & Education. Professor Yow Wei Quin, Associate Professor Foong Shaohui and various SUTD students are featured in the episode.
Singapore will allocate $556 million over the next five years to strengthen research in social sciences and humanities
With Singapore increasing its funding for social sciences and humanities research to $556 million over the next five years, Professor Yow Wei Quin shares her view on how this can benefit the HASS research ecosystem.
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.
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.
Human–AI Co-Evolution Is Not Automatic. Education Must Change First.
Professor Yow Wei Quin writes about how education systems must evolve in order for human-AI co-evolution to take place.
Ditch that device. Go off-grid to boost brain health
Digital overload may harm cognitive functions; Assistant Professor Immanuel Koh shares insights about the possible effects of AI on young, developing minds.
‘A simple thank you…that’s all I need,’ says artist who surprises strangers with portraits
SUTD alumnus Jeff Lai (DAI, Class of 2024) – aka playingwithpencil on Instagram and jeffandpencil on TikTok, shares his journey to earning viral fame on social media by sketching strangers in public places.
askST: How will learning about design AI better prepare me for the workforce?
This university is equipping students with what it calls design AI skills that can help them stay relevant in the changing job market
Southeast Asia voters grapple with explosion of AI images
Assistant Prof Roy Lee was quoted in this article which shines a spotlight of how AI, social media, and electoral politics have become enmeshed.
