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NTU's AI Ambassador Hailey Sparks Backlash at Convocation Ceremony
A TikTok clip of NTU's AI ambassador Hailey at convocation has drawn swift backlash, with students and netizens questioning whether a GenAI persona belongs at one of university life's most human moments. The controversy reflects broader tensions around Singapore's accelerating AI adoption.
Singtel's National Day Film Spotlights 5G and AI as Singapore's Digital Backbone
Singapore's digital infrastructure is getting the spotlight treatment this National Day season. Singtel has released its 2026 National Day film, "Beyond Connection," and it is a marked departure from the telco's usual parade-season fare.
78% of Singapore IT Leaders Say Poor Data Infrastructure Is Stalling AI Scale-Up
Nearly four in five (78%) Singapore IT leaders say a lack of real-time data infrastructure is stalling their efforts to scale AI, according to a new report from Confluent. The survey of 4,625 IT leaders across 14 countries found that while 75% of Singapore organisations are already deploying or piloting agentic AI, infrastructure gaps are forcing many to abandon projects mid-stream.
CuspAI and A*STAR partner to accelerate AI-driven materials discovery in Singapore
A*STAR and UK-based AI materials science company CuspAI have launched a five-year partnership to accelerate the discovery and validation of new materials for semiconductors, carbon capture, and advanced electronics. The collaboration involves A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, which houses Southeast Asia's first fully autonomous materials lab for metal-organic frameworks.
Singapore launches AI-powered safety tool as workplace injuries rise 2.5%
The Workplace Safety and Health Council has unveiled SAGE, an AI-enabled knowledge and decision-support platform that helps safety professionals identify workplace hazards and find appropriate controls. Beta testing begins in August 2026, with full public launch slated for January 2027.
CSA to update cybersecurity code of practice as AI-powered threats reshape Singapore's threat landscape
Singapore's Cyber Security Agency will release an updated Cybersecurity Code of Practice for critical information infrastructure later this year, alongside a new code for cloud services, to counter AI-enabled attacks. The updates require CII owners to strengthen board accountability, attain Cyber Trust Mark Level 5 certification, and deploy threat detection systems across network segments.
Learning through usage, Singapore seeks AI, quantum computing edge
There is a fundamental tension at the heart of Singapore's AI strategy: how do you regulate a technology that is still evolving faster than the rules written for it? Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo tackled this head-on at IBM Think on July 21, offering the clearest
Singapore Jumps to 4th Globally in Startup Rankings, Leads Asia Pacific in Ecosystem Growth
Singapore ranked 4th globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 by StartupBlink, leading Asia Pacific as the only economy in the global top five. The city-state recorded 24.4% annual ecosystem growth — the highest among the top 10 — with 19 unicorns and an ecosystem valued at US$292.1 billion.
GIC Broadens AI Investment Strategy Beyond Chipmakers to Companies Leveraging AI
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is shifting its AI investment lens. After years of concentrating on semiconductor companies and AI developers — the infrastructure layer of the AI boom — the fund is now broadening its focus to include companies that can use AI to transform their businesses, according to...
NTUC Partners Digital Defence Alliance to Train 10,000 Workers in AI and Cybersecurity
Singapore's workforce upskilling push is getting a significant boost from an unusual alliance. The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has partnered with the Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS) — a ground-up organisation focused on strengthening the city-state's digital defence pillar — to equip more...
Shadow AI Outpaces Governance Controls in Singapore as Employee Adoption Surges Past Corporate Policies
Singapore companies are finding themselves in an uncomfortable position: their employees are adopting AI tools faster than anyone can govern them. New research from JFrog and Splunk paints a picture of an enterprise landscape where the gap between AI usage and AI oversight is widening, with 60 per cent of...
GovTech's STACK Conference Returns in November 2026 with AI Autonomy, Cloud, and Developer Velocity Themes
GovTech Singapore has opened registration for its biennial STACK conference, returning from November 3 to 5 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre with an expanded programme that reaches well beyond its developer roots. Themed "Advancing Tech for Public Good," this year's edition introduces the inaugural...