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Singapore Man Harassed by Former Schoolmate Who Used AI to Create Fake Couple Images
A Singaporean man has been left traumatised after a former schoolmate used artificial intelligence to generate fabricated images depicting them as a romantic couple with a baby. The case highlights the growing misuse of generative AI tools for targeted online harassment and the legal recourse available under Singapore's Protection from Harassment Act.
Can AI Financial Advice Help You Retire More Comfortably
A retirement economist warns against using AI for retirement planning, arguing chatbots cannot tailor advice to individual circumstances even as more Singaporeans turn to AI-powered financial tools for budgeting and investments.
China Tightens Indium Export Checks as AI Demand for Chips Rises
China has stepped up scrutiny over exports of indium, a critical raw material for high-speed optical chips used in AI data centres, raising concerns among global buyers that the niche metal could become Beijing's next export control lever.
AI-Powered Scams Surge Across Asia as Interpol Warns of Industrialised Cybercrime
Interpol's cybercrime director has warned that artificial intelligence is fuelling an industrial-scale wave of scams across Asia, with deepfake discussions on criminal forums surging 600 per cent and phishing rates in the region running at twice the global average.
Singapore Tops Non-OIC Rankings as AI Transforms Muslim Travel Planning
Singapore has retained its position as the top non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation destination in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, scoring 72 points in a year when four in five travellers now use AI tools to plan, evaluate, and discover their journeys.
Singapore Workers Outpace Global Peers in AI Readiness and Output
Singapore's workforce leads the world in AI readiness, according to Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index, with employees here outpacing global averages in both output gains and responsible AI usage. The survey of 20,000 knowledge workers across 10 markets found that 66% of Singapore AI users.
OCBC Staff Save 20 Hours Monthly as AI Reshapes Customer Service
OCBC has been running artificial intelligence tools at its Customer Service Centre since late 2024, and the results are starting to show in concrete, measurable ways. Staff at the Singapore bank's service centre report saving roughly 20 working hours per month, while the volume of phone.
Artist CJ Hendry Used ChatGPT to Design JuJu Character for Singapore Exhibition
Australian artist CJ Hendry used ChatGPT and AI tools to design the JuJu character at the centre of her new immersive exhibition at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, running from June 20 to July 18 at IMBA Theatre.
John Jumper Leaves Google DeepMind for Anthropic in AI Talent War
Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold architect John Jumper has left Google DeepMind for Anthropic, in the latest high-profile move highlighting the global AI talent war. With a growing Singapore office, Anthropic is a key player in the city-state's AI race.
Abu Dhabis MGX Eyes Multi-Billion Deal for Singapore Data Centre Operator DayOne
Abu Dhabi-backed AI investment giant MGX is circling Singapore-based data centre operator DayOne for a potential multi-billion-dollar acquisition, three sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
Singapore Becomes Neutral AI Hub as US, Chinese Firms Flock In
Both American and Chinese artificial intelligence companies are rushing to set up shop in Singapore, drawn by the city-state's geopolitical neutrality, regulatory predictability, and deep talent pool. A new Fortune analysis lays bare the scale of the influx - and the growing geopolitical.
Equinix and Cisco Deploy Secure AI Factory in Singapore Data Centres
Equinix and Cisco have expanded their collaboration to deploy the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA directly within Equinix's Singapore data centres, giving local enterprises a sovereign, secure foundation to build and scale AI workloads.