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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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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.

AI pioneer calls for digital trails and clearer accountability for AI agents

Dr Yoshua Bengio said that there have been instances where AI agents had gone rouge and wiped databases of companies.
Dr Yoshua Bengio said that there have been instances where AI agents had gone rouge and wiped databases of companies.

Grab, consultancy RSM to launch AI and cybersecurity initiatives for 12,000 SMEs

The new partnerships were announced by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the ATxEnterprise conference on May 21.
The new partnerships were announced by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the ATxEnterprise conference on May 21.

Work on sector-wide AI projects has begun, starting with aviation sector: Josephine Teo

Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo outlined Singapore’s four key AI missions at the Asia Tech x Summit tech conference on May 20.
Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo outlined Singapore’s four key AI missions at the Asia Tech x Summit tech conference on May 20.

SGH, A*STAR join hands to commercialise AI-powered test for antibiotics to fight superbugs

Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam speaking at SingHealth's AI in Health x ATx26 Symposium at Capella Singapore on May 19.
Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam speaking at SingHealth's AI in Health x ATx26 Symposium at Capella Singapore on May 19.

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