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Creating pseudo accounts to handle criticism
Some teenagers are creating social media accounts using pseudonyms – to bash themselves or support comments posted on their “official” …
ISD watching social media, gaming platforms for terror-related activity
The online platform Roblox, popular with young gamers who assume avatars and play games similar to Minecraft, looks like any other online resource. But tucked behind the building blocks and make-believe scenes are advocates of far-right ideologies seeking followers.
Regardless of Race: Will We Ever Get There? (24:30-min mark)
In 2016, we did a groundbreaking documentary about race. Today, Dr Janil Puthucheary, chairman of OnePeople.sg revisits the touchy issue of race relations. Can we ever become Regardless of Race?
Montreal AI Ethics Institute, The State of AI Ethics Volume 5 (Pages 193 – 195)
Arising from my multiple complementary roles as a researcher, educator and advocate, I believe my work helps fill several gaps in AI ethics.
Slow business but some hawkers in Singapore still not on food delivery apps
Commission fees, suitability of food for delivery among reasons cited for not being on such platforms.
Education and language shifts
Singapore residents are securing higher academic qualifications, especially university degrees. But there are downsides such as oversupply of graduates, underemployment, and potential erosion of mother tongue heritage.
Shedding light on children's digital rights
What do a study lamp, parental aspirations and digital rights have in common? A lot more than meets the eye.
Fun apps and games to beat stay-home holiday blues
A month-long break with more time at home probably spells more screen time for many families.
A Smart Lamp That Watches Kids When They Study Is a Hit in China
The product, made by TikTok owner ByteDance, monitors study habits and offers aid to students—but also raises privacy issues
Why diplomatic events like the Shangri-La Dialogue cannot go virtual
In late April, Asean leaders took some health risks by showing up for a face-to-face meeting in Jakarta to discuss the issue of Myanmar, which has been embroiled in political and social unrest since a February coup.
