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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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How a missed 2,000-kueh order pushed a heritage S'pore brand to adopt AI

HarriAnns Nonya Table central kitchen staff making moulding kueh bugis in JTC Bedok Food City.
HarriAnns Nonya Table central kitchen staff making moulding kueh bugis in JTC Bedok Food City.

No flashy robots, just a quiet transformation: How Singapore’s food and retail sectors are using AI

The Lo & Behold Group’s chief operating officer, said using AI to analyse data allowed restaurant Fico to maximise table turnover.
The Lo & Behold Group’s chief operating officer, said using AI to analyse data allowed restaurant Fico to maximise table turnover.

Singapore’s shops and restaurants scoring quick wins with AI

Rifeng Gao, The Lo & Behold Group’s chief operating officer, inside Fico restaurant on Sept 2.
Rifeng Gao, The Lo & Behold Group’s chief operating officer, inside Fico restaurant on Sept 2.

Children at 5 Jurong schools to get head start on tackling diabetes by learning how choices matter

It is also far less costly to prevent the onset of diabetes by shaping everyday lifestyle choices, rather than trying to tackle the condition once it is advanced, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Sept 25 at the 55th anniversary gala dinner of Diabetes Singapore.
It is also far less costly to prevent the onset of diabetes by shaping everyday lifestyle choices, rather than trying to tackle the condition once it is advanced, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Sept 25 at the 55th anniversary gala dinner of Diabetes Singapore.

Countries can find common ground on AI safeguards, incident reporting: Tan Kiat How

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information of Singapore, Tan Kiat How at the FutureChina Global Forum on Sept 24.
Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information of Singapore, Tan Kiat How at the FutureChina Global Forum on Sept 24.

ST Logistics trains workers for new roles as it ramps up warehouse automation

Frederick Wong, senior executive at ST Logistics, has learnt to manage new software and troubleshoot robotic equipment as the warehouse he works in adopts automation.
Frederick Wong, senior executive at ST Logistics, has learnt to manage new software and troubleshoot robotic equipment as the warehouse he works in adopts automation.

AI innovation should be measured by impact on people, Josephine Teo says at UN platform

AI is also being used to route public feedback to relevant agencies more quickly, identify anomalies among millions of cargo shipments at Singapore’s borders, and detect signs of phishing and impersonation scams.
AI is also being used to route public feedback to relevant agencies more quickly, identify anomalies among millions of cargo shipments at Singapore’s borders, and detect signs of phishing and impersonation scams.

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.

How runaway AI agents could pose an existential threat to humanity

As AI grows more capable, concerns are mounting over how the technology could be used to cause harm on a catastrophic scale.
As AI grows more capable, concerns are mounting over how the technology could be used to cause harm on a catastrophic scale.

Progress must go hand in hand with identity and community: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shaking hands with guests at the Tamils Representative Council’s 75th anniversary gala dinner.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shaking hands with guests at the Tamils Representative Council’s 75th anniversary gala dinner.

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