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Singapore Actress Eswari Gunasagar Targeted by AI-Generated Fake Images
Singaporean actress and TV host Eswari Gunasagar has spoken out after AI-generated fake images of her were posted on Facebook, highlighting the growing threat of non-consensual AI deepfakes targeting women and the victim-blaming that often follows.
Insurers Urged to Keep Human Oversight Central as Agentic AI Adoption Grows
Speaking at the ABF and Insurance Asia Summit in Singapore, valantic APAC Director Goncalo Carvalho demonstrated how agentic AI is automating underwriting and document verification in insurance, while stressing that human judgment must remain the final decision-maker.
Singapore factory activity hits 51.3 PMI in June on AI-driven demand
Singapore's purchasing managers' index edged up to 51.3 in June, its highest since November 2018, driven by strong AI-related semiconductor demand. The 11th consecutive month of expansion was led by electronics sector growth, with new orders, output and employment all rising as AI chip demand continues to fuel Singapore's manufacturing sector.
AI spending and construction boom drive Singapore growth forecast upgrades
Major research houses have raised Singapore's 2026 GDP growth forecasts, citing resilient AI-related investment and a construction boom. DBS raised its forecast to 4.3%, Maybank expects 4.6%, and UOB revised up to 4%, with all三家 citing sustained AI capital expenditure and easing Middle East tensions as key factors behind the upgrades.
Tata Communications invests US$152 million to expand India-Singapore subsea cable capacity for AI traffic
Tata Communications is investing US$152 million to expand subsea cable links between India and Singapore, adding 98 Tbps of capacity driven by surging AI demand. The project covers two cable routes — Mumbai-Singapore and Chennai-Singapore — and strengthens Singapore's position as Southeast Asia's co
Singapore Employers Face Widening Talent Split as AI Hiring Tightens
Demand for AI, cloud, and digital transformation specialists is outpacing supply in Singapore, creating a two-speed labour market where niche roles remain candidate-led while broader hiring stays employer-driven, according to Robert Walters and Aon experts.
Singapore Data Centres Face Cooling Challenge as AI Demand Grows
Singapore data centre operators are under pressure to improve cooling efficiency as AI, cloud, and HPC workloads push power demand higher, with humidity and limited natural cooling making tropical facilities harder to optimise at scale.
Mobavenue AI Tech Sets Up Singapore Subsidiary for APAC Growth
Mobavenue AI Tech Ltd, an Indian AI-driven advertising technology company, has incorporated a step-down subsidiary in Singapore called MAITL ASIA PTE. LTD. The move signals the company’s intent to deepen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging Singapore’s financial and technological infrastructure for digital media and IT consultancy services.
US Lifts Export Restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 AI Model
The US government has removed foreign access restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 AI model, clearing it for wider global distribution after the company resolved safety concerns raised by the Trump administration. Singapore-based developers and enterprises using Anthropic’s models regain full access to the frontier AI system.
Energy Is the Chokepoint for AI's Next Phase, DBS CIO Says
DBS Bank's CIO warns that energy infrastructure has become the primary constraint on AI growth and recommends investors add power-sector exposure alongside technology stocks, highlighting opportunities in Singapore's utilities and clean energy companies.
S&P: AI-Boosted Supply Chains Among 5 APAC Sectors to Watch
S&P Global Ratings has identified five Asia-Pacific sectors poised for growth, with AI-boosted technology supply chains and Singapore's gaming and office sectors leading the charge. The report highlights how surging AI capital expenditure is reshaping semiconductor supply chains while Singapore's integrated resorts ride a wave of reinvestment.
CNA Explains Why AI Stocks Are Whipsawing Global Markets
Tech stocks have been swinging sharply as investors weigh AI's promise against concerns over lofty valuations and massive spending. CNA's explainer breaks down what's driving the volatility, with Singapore analysts weighing in on whether an AI bubble is forming.