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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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S’pore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyberespionage group UNC3886 in 2025

Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886.
Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886.

Deepfake nudes inflict real harm despite being fake: Experts

AI deepfake nudes rarely exist in isolation, often triggering harassment, reputational damage and psychological distress.
AI deepfake nudes rarely exist in isolation, often triggering harassment, reputational damage and psychological distress.

How a Singapore product developer landed an AI strategy job at Standard Chartered bank

Ms Shery Chan was able to pivot from her product development background to drive bank-wide AI implementation.
Ms Shery Chan was able to pivot from her product development background to drive bank-wide AI implementation.

Access to 47 illegal Premier League streaming sites given the boot in Singapore

Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.
Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.

Use of partial NRIC numbers for identification not reliable, public sector to phase it out: Jasmin Lau

Private organisations that have not phased out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication will risk breaching the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) from Jan 1, 2027.
Private organisations that have not phased out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication will risk breaching the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) from Jan 1, 2027.

Singapore’s first AI nanosatellite to be launched under $200m national space push

lyspace02 - Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)'s executive director Mr Lim Wee Seng briefing his team of scientists and engineers. The research centre will be launching three space projects to accelerate the commercialisation of space technologies developed in Singapore.

Credit: Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)
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lyspace02 - Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)'s executive director Mr Lim Wee Seng briefing his team of scientists and engineers. The research centre will be launching three space projects to accelerate the commercialisation of space technologies developed in Singapore.

Credit: Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)
Desk: Newsdesk

Exhibition shines a light on struggles of foreign domestic workers in Singapore

(From left) NTU students Freya Low Yi, Trinity Lim and Meg-Gayle Dean at the launch of the Maid of Honour exhibition on Jan 31.
(From left) NTU students Freya Low Yi, Trinity Lim and Meg-Gayle Dean at the launch of the Maid of Honour exhibition on Jan 31.

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.

Singapore to invest $1 billion over 5 years to boost AI public research

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking at a gala dinner during the Singapore AI Research Week on Jan 24.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking at a gala dinner during the Singapore AI Research Week on Jan 24.

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.

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