Technology and research

Anthropic looks to set up shop in Singapore, fill roles in finance and product support

On June 4, the careers page on its website advertised four open positions here that span finance, product support and economic research.

Scientists find way to supercharge dangerous computer ‘worm’ with AI

Nicolas Papernot (right), a professor at the University of Toronto, led a team that demonstrated a way of building a dangerous computer ‘worm’ using artificial intelligence.

EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech

The EU, however, insists the push is aimed not at shutting out foreign providers, but at strengthening European industry and keeping itself in the AI race.

Can AI improve learning? New MOE fund aims to find faster answers

Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaks to Ow Jun Yi Gil, 15, a Secondary Three student from Choa Chu Kang Secondary School on June 2.

How one tech company created 13 new types of jobs because of AI

Aaron Levie, the chief executive of Box, expects to have more employees, not fewer, as it hires artificial intelligence architects, AI solutions managers and other new AI-related positions.

Branded Content

Why global firms are building tomorrow’s products in S’pore

Global companies like Hyundai, Lubrizol and FrieslandCampina are choosing to develop their innovations in Singapore.

Nvidia PC chip hailed as ‘game changer’ in race for AI device

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduces the RTX Spark GPU during a keynote address on the sidelines of the annual Computex in Taipei.

Anthropic unveils new flagship AI model that is better at coding

Anthropic says early testers reported that Opus 4.8 is also more likely to point out when it is not sure if its responses are accurate.

Memory chipmaker Micron says AI boom is here to stay as it ramps up Singapore investment

The market capitalisation of New York-listed Micron as of May 26, 2026, stands at about US$847 billion (S$1 trillion), up from US$110 billion a year ago.

Commentary

Inside Singapore’s AI ‘Coachella’: Will the tech elite leave room for us?

Participants taking a selfie with Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan following his keynote address at the AI Engineer Singapore conference on May 16.

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