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Lee Li Ying

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Li Ying is a correspondent on the technology beat, covering issues like online safety, cybersecurity and the impact of artificial intelligence. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies shape societies, economies and everyday life. She joined The Straits Times in August 2022. Prior to that, she was a broadcast reporter with CNA, covering major political developments and the Covid-19 pandemic for live television and radio.

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David Koh, Singapore’s first cybersecurity chief, retires on July 1

David Koh has spearheaded numerous initiatives that strengthened Singapore’s national cybersecurity framework since he became CSA chief executive in April 2015.
David Koh has spearheaded numerous initiatives that strengthened Singapore’s national cybersecurity framework since he became CSA chief executive in April 2015.

Singapore using AI to hasten the discovery of recipes for next-gen semiconductors, clean hydrogen

Permanent Secretary of National Research and Development Tan Chorh Chuan speaking at the AI4X-Accelerate Conference 2026 on June 16.
Permanent Secretary of National Research and Development Tan Chorh Chuan speaking at the AI4X-Accelerate Conference 2026 on June 16.

The hottest new AI job: Forward deployed engineers are in demand in Singapore

Forward deployed engineers typically embed themselves directly in banks, hospitals, ports or factories to build custom AI solutions.
Forward deployed engineers typically embed themselves directly in banks, hospitals, ports or factories to build custom AI solutions.

Singapore, Microsoft to explore ways to test the safety of frontier AI models

There have been global concerns over the ability of Anthropic’s latest Claude Mythos Preview model to autonomously uncover unknown software vulnerabilities and engineer exploits.
There have been global concerns over the ability of Anthropic’s latest Claude Mythos Preview model to autonomously uncover unknown software vulnerabilities and engineer exploits.

AI start-up Plaud to invest $10 million in Singapore as it expands Asia-Pacific operations

Plaud plans to increase its headcount here from about 100 to 150 by the end of 2026.
Plaud plans to increase its headcount here from about 100 to 150 by the end of 2026.

Intel envisions AI agents handling PC tasks locally to keep private data secure

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks during a keynote presentation at Computex in Taipei on June 2.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks during a keynote presentation at Computex in Taipei on June 2.

Singapore robotic-hands firm Sharpa joins Nvidia and Unitree on humanoid robot project

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaking about the computing giant's Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot on the sidelines of the Computex conference in Taipei on June 1.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaking about the computing giant's Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot on the sidelines of the Computex conference in Taipei on June 1.

Applications open for inaugural awards for Singapore SMEs that use AI to boost business

lysme01 - The SME AI Impact Awards will recognise up to 30 small and medium enterprises that have harnessed AI to achieve real, measurable business outcomes.

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lysme01 - The SME AI Impact Awards will recognise up to 30 small and medium enterprises that have harnessed AI to achieve real, measurable business outcomes.

Desk: Newsdesk
Credit: Infocomm Media Development Authority

Sheng Siong to double discounts for blue, orange CHAS card holders at all 88 outlets in June

Blue Chas card holders can use the enhanced discount on Thursdays, while orange Chas cardholders can use it on Fridays.
Blue Chas card holders can use the enhanced discount on Thursdays, while orange Chas cardholders can use it on Fridays.

Alibaba Cloud joins other tech firms in giving free AI tools to SMEs, students in Singapore

The rollout will start from June 2026, with up to 200 employees from companies represented by NTUC’s 58 unions to benefit first.
The rollout will start from June 2026, with up to 200 employees from companies represented by NTUC’s 58 unions to benefit first.

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