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Fakes are good business, don’t expect AI to stop generating them

The recent uproar over X’s Grok image-generation tool offers a stark example of how commercial incentives can undermine content policing, says the writer.
The recent uproar over X’s Grok image-generation tool offers a stark example of how commercial incentives can undermine content policing, says the writer.

How a little green owl taught me French… up to a point

Duolingo makes language learning a real pleasure, granting such a welcome reprieve from the frenzy of everyday life, says the writer.
Duolingo makes language learning a real pleasure, granting such a welcome reprieve from the frenzy of everyday life, says the writer.

Online Safety Commission: A watchdog with teeth to protect victims  

The Online Safety Commission is aimed at providing swifter redress to victims of online harm.
The Online Safety Commission is aimed at providing swifter redress to victims of online harm.

How not to use AI is a skill Singapore must master

Alongside parents, teachers are crucial stewards in this endeavour for which they need support to help their students make sense of AI.
Alongside parents, teachers are crucial stewards in this endeavour for which they need support to help their students make sense of AI.

Some chatbots tell you what you want to hear. This is dangerous

The appeal of turning to chatbots for advice, information, companionship and even comfort seems undeniable.
The appeal of turning to chatbots for advice, information, companionship and even comfort seems undeniable.

Designing a digital world where your parents feel at ease 

The elderly may come across as technophobic and often blame themselves for being too slow to learn a new skill.
The elderly may come across as technophobic and often blame themselves for being too slow to learn a new skill.

Tackling the torment of phone notifications

Digital well-being tools should be built into every smartphone and app, giving users greater control over their screen time, says the writer.
Digital well-being tools should be built into every smartphone and app, giving users greater control over their screen time, says the writer.

Social media is a minefield. Here’s how we can make it safer

It’s true that platforms need to be nudged to make social media safer. Singapore has done this before and it’s time to raise the bar, says the writer.
It’s true that platforms need to be nudged to make social media safer. Singapore has done this before and it’s time to raise the bar, says the writer.

What my washing machine taught me about human-machine collaboration 

In recent years, working adults have begun to legitimately fear displacement by automation.
In recent years, working adults have begun to legitimately fear displacement by automation.

As technology evolves, so must support for adult skills

The abrupt shift to online platforms and transactions was fairly smooth for Singapore, but also revealed striking competency gaps.
The abrupt shift to online platforms and transactions was fairly smooth for Singapore, but also revealed striking competency gaps.

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