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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.
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.
More convincing scams, fake nudes: The stakes are getting higher in the war against deepfake abuse
Individuals, businesses and governments will all have to change the way they interact with video conferencing calls, images and more, as nefarious actors abuse the technology that is generating increasingly realistic content.
What can you do if you are the target of deepfake nudes?
Experts say the best thing you can do is document the evidence, report the content to platforms and the authorities, and seek help from trusted adults and non-profit groups.
SingHealth signs MOU with two universities to develop white paper on population health
Singapore Health Services Group collaborates with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to develop a white paper on population health to help seniors improve their quality of life and maintain physical and mental health.
