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Robots to mingle with seniors at care centres in Singapore as part of new research study

Madam Choo Poh Choo (left) and Madam Tan Choon Sin with Lovot the robot at the PCF Sparkle Care @ Kreta Ayer centre.
Madam Choo Poh Choo (left) and Madam Tan Choon Sin with Lovot the robot at the PCF Sparkle Care @ Kreta Ayer centre.

Humans must learn to collaborate with artificial intelligence: Josephine Teo

Banners on courses during the launch of NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership Academy officiated by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Jan 29.
Banners on courses during the launch of NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership Academy officiated by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Jan 29.

Set-up of quantum computers in Singapore to give app development a leg-up: Josephine Teo

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing Horizon Quantum’s new quantum computer on 
Jan 26, with company founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (far left).
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing Horizon Quantum’s new quantum computer on 
Jan 26, with company founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (far left).

From food to finance: AI facilities that have set up shop in Singapore

Google DeepMind set up its AI research lab in Singapore in 2025.
Google DeepMind set up its AI research lab in Singapore in 2025.

Singapore launches framework to safeguard against rogue AI agents

The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.
The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.

New digital tech playbook and localised carbon metrics launched to help firms go greener

During the Covid-19 pandemic when international travel was not allowed, Ghim Li Group used 3D design software to replicate sample fabrics digitally and showcase them to overseas customers using a virtual showroom.
During the Covid-19 pandemic when international travel was not allowed, Ghim Li Group used 3D design software to replicate sample fabrics digitally and showcase them to overseas customers using a virtual showroom.

S’pore in talks with X after its AI bot Grok creates sexually explicit deepfakes of women and children

(FILES) This photograph taken on January 13, 2025 in Toulouse shows screens displaying the logo of Grok, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, the American company specializing in artificial intelligence and it's founder South African businessman Elon Musk. Elon Musk's platform X on January 14, 2026 announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized images of women and children. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)
(FILES) This photograph taken on January 13, 2025 in Toulouse shows screens displaying the logo of Grok, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, the American company specializing in artificial intelligence and it's founder South African businessman Elon Musk. Elon Musk's platform X on January 14, 2026 announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized images of women and children. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Proposed law changes in S’pore will cut red tape in data sharing, speed up social support: Experts

Amendments to the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA) are expected to be tabled for second reading when Parliament sits in the week of Jan 12.
Amendments to the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA) are expected to be tabled for second reading when Parliament sits in the week of Jan 12.

CES 2026: Paper batteries, blackjack-playing robot among products showcased by Singapore firms

Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.
Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.

2026 Outlook: What’s next for tech – and the top stories of 2025

Some of the key developments in 2025 that will take shape in 2026 include more advanced artificial intelligence systems that carry out tasks autonomously.
Some of the key developments in 2025 that will take shape in 2026 include more advanced artificial intelligence systems that carry out tasks autonomously.

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