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Temasek Plans to Grow AI Investments from 6% to 15% of Portfolio
Temasek aims to nearly triple its AI-linked investments to 15% of its S$518 billion portfolio. The investment giant has been building AI capabilities since 2016 through Aicadium and an internal AI pod, and is now pushing portfolio companies like DBS and ST Engineering to accelerate AI adoption.
Ong Ye Kung: Lifelong Learning Key to AI Readiness in Singapore
Health Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung has emphasised that Singapore's readiness for artificial intelligence depends on lifelong learning, professional community support, and a focus on enduring human capabilities. Speaking at MENDAKI's #MakingConnections event, he urged Singaporeans to view AI as a complement to human expertise rather than a replacement, and stressed that deep professional craft remains valuable even as technology transforms industries.
Singapore to Train AI Models on Local Clinical Data, Starting with Diabetes
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced plans to train AI models on Singaporean clinical data and medical guidelines, starting with diabetes and eye disease diagnosis. The initiative aims to improve accuracy for Singapore multi-ethnic population over imported models.
ST Opinion: Why AI Summaries Pose a Danger to Learning
More than 60% of Google searches now end without users clicking on a link, as AI-generated summaries replace the exploratory journey of traditional search. An ST op-ed argues this shift is quietly eroding how we learn.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Work: An AI Agent Designed to Be Your Colleague
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, transforming the chatbot into a persistent AI agent capable of tackling multi-step projects across apps and files. The move signals a fundamental product shift toward autonomous task completion.
Singapore Judge Rebukes Litigant for Citing Fictitious AI-Generated Case in Court
A Singapore magistrate publicly rebuked a litigant for citing an AI-generated fictitious case in court documents, warning that while generative AI tools can assist with drafting, professionals remain fully accountable for the accuracy of what they file.
JTC and GovTech Tap Panasonic to Test AI Building Tech at Punggol Digital District
JTC and GovTech have brought Panasonic on board as the first external partner to use the Open Digital Platform at Punggol Digital District, testing AI-powered anomaly detection and smart building systems in a live urban environment.
Nine in 10 Singapore Investors Still Distrust AI for Key Decisions, HSBC Says
A striking trust gap has emerged among Singapore's wealthiest investors: 76% use AI for financial research, but only 12% let it influence their actual investment decisions, HSBC's regional wealth chief revealed at a Singapore summit.
Chinese Tech Giants Tap US AI Models Through Singapore Subsidiaries
Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent are accessing American AI models through their Singapore-incorporated subsidiaries, exploiting a gap in US export controls that don't extend to the city-state. Alibaba Cloud already offers OpenAI-compatible APIs routed through its Singapore infrastructure.
CDNetworks Report: AI Is Industrializing Cyberattacks Across APAC
CDNetworks, the APAC-leading edge-as-a-service provider headquartered in Singapore, has released its annual State of WAAP Report revealing that AI is fundamentally changing the economics of cyberattacks by reducing the cost, time, and expertise needed to launch sophisticated campaigns. Key findings include 15 billion malicious API requests blocked per month, 1.64 million AI bot requests observed daily, and APAC accounting for 67.45% of Layer 7 DDoS activity in 2025.
SMU Wins GovMedia Award for AI-Powered Campus Assistant Suite
Singapore Management University (SMU) has won the Singapore Digital Transformation of the Year - Education award at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026 for its modular AI-powered Campus Assistant Suite. Developed on Microsoft Azure AI and Power Platform, the suite features three specialised assistants: Ask:Smoo for campus policy and service enquiries, a Student Chatbot for academic and degree planning support, and a Lost and Found Assistant that digitises a traditionally paper-based workflow. The modular design allows SMU to extend AI-enabled support to HR onboarding, teaching assistance, and safety communications over time.
AI for Good Festival Returns to ITE College East With 5,000 Youth Target
The inaugural AI for Good Festival is calling on Singapore's AI developers to help bridge the digital divide, targeting more than 5,000 youths through workshops and showcases. The second edition will be held at ITE College East next month.