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How far should we go with online age checks to protect the young?

A good age-verification regime protects most children most of the time, but cannot be the only line of defence.

S’pore food manufacturers to get boost in digital solutions under refreshed plan amid AI advances

An automated guided vehicle in Kwong Cheong Thye's new factory on Feb 9.

National scams simulation exercise to be part of Total Defence initiative in 2026

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (second from right) and Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (centre) during the Total Defence Commemoration Event.

Singapore launches framework to safeguard against rogue AI agents

The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.

Tighter approval process proposed for M&As in Singapore’s media sector

The changes will “further harmonise and refine” the treatment of competition in the telco and media sectors, while also strengthening the media competition framework.

Singtel fined $1m for fixed-line outage that disrupted emergency call services in October 2024

IMDA’s investigation found that the landline outage was within Singtel’s control, and it was not due to a cyber-attack.

EDB and IMDA launch second exercise to expand data-centre capacity

Applications will be assessed holistically based on their strategic value to Singapore’s digital economy, broader economic contributions, and commitment to sustainability, says IMDA.

S’pore orders access to MalaysiaNow to be blocked after website fails to comply with Pofma direction

The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.

Circles.Life warns M1-Simba telco merger could hurt consumers in submission to IMDA

AThe merged Simba-M1 entity would control 77 per cent% of the wholesale market and have a postpaid retail market share exceeding 38%, notes Circles.Life.

From creating poems to spotting deepfakes: Seniors pick up Gen AI skills as part of national push

Seniors participating in a Gen AI workshop organised by DBS Foundation and IMDA, held at Lions Befrienders Active Ageing Centre in Ang Mo Kio, on Aug 4.

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