Viewpoint: How The Violinist put Singapore animation in the global spotlight

The Violinist has become the first Singapore-produced animated feature to win the Cristal at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which is widely regarded as the highest honour in animation. It's a landmark achievement not just for the filmmakers, but for Singapore's creative industry…

AI & Me: Meta's brain-to-text AI, OpenAI's first chip and AWS' billion-dollar AI push

Meta has unveiled an AI system that converts brain activity into text without surgery, OpenAI has launched its first custom AI chip to power the next generation of ChatGPT, AWS is investing US$1 billion to accelerate enterprise AI adoption, and OCBC is rolling out AI-native banking with digital wea…

Industry Insight: How AI is changing healthcare operations

As healthcare systems grapple with rising demand and manpower constraints, AI is increasingly being viewed as more than just a productivity tool. From managing patient enquiries and reducing administrative burden to improving patient engagement and streamlining clinical workflows, AI is transformi…

AI & Me: Would you let AI make purchases on your behalf?

Would you let AI make purchases on your behalf? With OpenAI and Visa bringing AI-powered payments closer to reality and Singapore enhancing its digital payments infrastructure through PayNow Generation 2, Lynlee Foo examines the rise of agentic commerce and the complex questions around trust, secu…

Viewpoint: What your favourite footballer reveals about your values

Whether you're Team Messi or Team Ronaldo may reveal more than just your football preferences. New research from NTU Singapore suggests that political ideology, self-esteem and even where people get their news are associated with which of the two football icons they favour. Beyond the rivalry, th…

AI & Me: Why does AI give great advice that sometimes misses the point?

For the past two months, AI & Me: AI Tried It has been putting AI to the test, exploring how it responds to difficult conversations, offers comfort, and helps us navigate emotionally complex situations. Along the way, one thing became clear: AI's biggest strength isn't its intelligence, it's its e…

Is It Just Me? : Why does being vulnerable feel so embarrassing afterwards?

Opening up to someone can feel like a relief in the moment, but for many people, it's often followed by feelings of embarrassment, self-doubt, or regret. But while vulnerability can feel uncomfortable, it's also essential for building trust, connection, and a genuine sense of belonging. On Is It …

All Set: All Set: What’s on this weekend - F1 Pit Building tours, BAGFest, Asia Cat Expo, and more

On All Set, Alexandra Parada rounds events worth checking out this weekend, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Pit Building, the inaugural BAGFest celebrating books and board games, and the return of The Royal Ballet to Singapore after 21 years. From…

Viewpoint: The hidden career risk of wearing headphones at work

You put on your headphones to focus. Your boss sees someone who's checked out. That gap between intent and perception is the subject of recent research from SMU, with real implications for how your work is evaluated, how much support you get, and how your career progresses. On Viewpoint, Lynlee sp…

AI & Me: Singapore's AI content fund, Alexa+ in Hindi and Maybelline's ChatGPT makeover

Singapore is investing $48 million to help media companies create local content with AI, Amazon is testing a Hindi version of Alexa+ as it expands its next-generation AI assistant to one of the world's largest language markets, and L'Oréal is bringing virtual makeup try-ons into ChatGPT, signalling…