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Kenny Chee

Senior Correspondent

Kenny covers technology, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, social media and consumer technology issues. He started his journalism career at My Paper in 2008 and has a keen interest in technology-related developments, especially those affecting consumers.

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Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts

On Sept 24, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that the database of Australia’s health system was breached by a rogue OpenAI bot in June.
On Sept 24, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that the database of Australia’s health system was breached by a rogue OpenAI bot in June.

Govt will work with designated platforms to respond faster to online harms: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.

Singapore joins EU and other nations in call for control and international oversight of frontier AI

Singapore is the only Asian country involved in the joint call on AI safety.
Singapore is the only Asian country involved in the joint call on AI safety.

AI industry can learn from aviation and nuclear safety: Experts

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said on Sept 17 that AI may eventually need a safety regime similar to that for civil aviation.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said on Sept 17 that AI may eventually need a safety regime similar to that for civil aviation.

What are the emerging regulations to rein in AI harms?

The EU AI Act governs the development, deployment, distribution and use of AI systems in all member states of the bloc.
The EU AI Act governs the development, deployment, distribution and use of AI systems in all member states of the bloc.

Global tug of war over AI rules: A look at the arguments, risks and emerging regulations

Safety advocates and researchers have warned of catastrophic consequences if the rapid advancement of frontier artificial intelligence goes unchecked.
Safety advocates and researchers have warned of catastrophic consequences if the rapid advancement of frontier artificial intelligence goes unchecked.

Instead of speculating if AI will end mankind, audit and govern the tech: Industry players

Singapore has been promoting its ability to independently test and check AI for safety risks to plug this gap.
Singapore has been promoting its ability to independently test and check AI for safety risks to plug this gap.

Singapore PC prices surge as growing AI infrastructure competes for components

Bryan Fun, a sales assistant at retailer Bizgram Asia in Sim Lim Square, checking a newly assembled desktop PC tower.
Bryan Fun, a sales assistant at retailer Bizgram Asia in Sim Lim Square, checking a newly assembled desktop PC tower.

Singapore banks up AI game in apps with expenses tracking for retail customers

Trust Bank’s new AI chatbot feature in its banking app lets customers ask questions related to their card transactions in the way they normally converse. 
Trust Bank’s new AI chatbot feature in its banking app lets customers ask questions related to their card transactions in the way they normally converse. 

Singapore allows artistes to express concern for global conflicts, but they cannot provoke unrest

Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag onstage at the end of their performance in Singapore on July 29, 2026, in this screengrab from video obtained from social media.
Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag onstage at the end of their performance in Singapore on July 29, 2026, in this screengrab from video obtained from social media.

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