Moving on up
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Hello, it’s me again. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to bring major payoffs for high-flyers in globally competitive jobs. However, we must not let the glamour overshadow the risk of AI on job prospects for the mid-end jobs that many of us work in, warn two education researchers here. It is an astute commentary – one I wished I’d written myself.
On a more uplifting note, my colleague Sarah Koh speaks to the young co-founders of education start-up Stick ’Em to find out what’s next for them after winning over a million dollars from the “Nobel Prize for students”.
Meanwhile, Headstart team mate Sue-Ann Tan has been on the road recently. She brings us along her journey to Mississippi and Arizona, which aspire to be a trade oasis despite domestic tumult.
Read on for more stories I thought you might like. Until next time!
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Local education start-up makes it stick
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Budding fashion designer makes her mark
At all of 23, she has already had her work showcased abroad in Laos and worn by performers for the National Day Parade.
Matchmaking beyond dating apps
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Is a luxury train ride in Japan worth $5,900?
Meander through the sights of Kyushu amid exquisite hospitality and interiors – if you can snag a berth.
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