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Calls for AI development to slow down are growing, with an ex-Anthropic researcher warning that people in the field are “genuinely frightened” about what rapid advances could mean for humanity. Lynlee Foo examines the risks of losing control, whether development can be slowed, and how scared we should really be of smarter AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s political salary debate has raised a broader question about leadership renewal. If success in business or the public service can offer valuable experience, does it necessarily translate into effective political leadership? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies at NUS, about what Singapore should look for in it...

Singapore has raised the maximum fine for online platforms that fail to comply with anti-scam directions from S$1 million to S$10 million. But will a larger penalty stop scams from reaching users or will criminals simply change tactics? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of Digital Impact Research at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, about...

For many of us, scrolling isn't something we consciously decide to do, rather we just pick up our phones, open an app and somehow find ourselves still scrolling 20 minutes later. So why is it so difficult to stop when we're not even looking for anything On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada unpack why we start scrolling without a clear purpose, what keeps us going once we've...

Keeping the lights on is becoming a more complicated job. Rising electricity demand, the growth of AI, geopolitical uncertainty and the push towards lower-carbon energy are forcing countries to rethink how their energy systems are built.   In this SIEWCast, Lynlee Foo speaks with Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of Singapore’s Energy Market Authority , about balancing energy security, ec...

Drew Otoo, President, Asia Pacific at MSD, has gone from pharmacy training to leading one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies across the region, with a career spanning four continents. Along the way, his ideas about leadership, and what it means to lead when the decisions you make can affect people’s health have evolved too. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo sits down with Drew to...

Australia’s housing market is cooling as higher borrowing costs, tax changes and weaker investor confidence weigh on demand. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Adrian Lim, Senior Director and Head of International Residential Sales at Savills Singapore , about whether Singapore buyers are pulling back, how developers and property agencies are responding, and whether Australia can r...

What does the Marina Square redevelopment reveal about the future of Singapore’s ageing malls? As shopping habits and lifestyles change, older retail developments are being pushed to evolve. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with  Tina Qiu, Partner at PLP Architecture , the precinct masterplanner and lead designer for Marina Square alongside DP Architects, about transforming its i...

Following calls for more reliable age checks on social media in Singapore, platforms could increasingly rely on government-issued ID or AI to estimate a user’s age. Lynlee Foo examines the privacy risks, what happens when AI gets your age wrong, and whether protecting children online justifies making everyone prove how old they are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From next year, travellers flying out of Singapore will have to pay a green jet fuel levy of between $1 and $41.60, depending on their destination and cabin class. The money will go towards sustainable aviation fuel, as Singapore looks to make air travel greener. But as the aviation industry works towards becoming more sustainable, should travellers have to foot the bill for greener flying? On Vie...

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the insurance industry, it is changing not just how insurers process claims, but how consumers buy, use and experience insurance. From AI assessing claims and detecting fraud to recommending coverage and streamlining the customer journey, how much of our interaction with insurers could eventually be handled by AI? On AI & Me: Eye on AI, Lynlee Foo speaks...

Rising oil prices and changing expectations for global interest rates have raised fresh doubts about whether borrowing will continue getting cheaper. Even if the immediate geopolitical shock passes, could heavier government borrowing, AI investment and a more volatile global economy keep borrowing costs higher for longer? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with  Vishnu Varathan, head of macro s...

For most of us, catching someone else’s yawn is almost automatic. But why does it happen, and why can we sometimes yawn just from hearing one, reading about it or even thinking about it? On Is It Just Me? , Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada unpacks why yawns are contagious, how the behaviour may help us synchronise with those around us, and what it can tell us about the way humans and...

Eunice Chua has built a career around other people’s disagreements from working in the courts to teaching law, practising mediation and eventually leading Singapore’s financial dispute-resolution centre. On Suite Talk, Lynlee Foo sits down with the CEO of the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC) and Research Fellow at SMU School of Law to talk about the unexpected tur...

Singapore’s co-living market is growing up. Residents are becoming more discerning, Singaporeans are emerging as a meaningful part of demand, and operators are having to think harder about how they grow, differentiate themselves and make the economics work. On Industry Insight , Lynlee Foo speaks with Josh Hu, Managing Director of Aw & Sons Capital , the property company behind purpose-b...

Singapore’s construction industry has a strong pipeline of projects and a longstanding productivity challenge. Technology is already helping firms cut some processes from a week to just days, reduce man-hours and avoid costly mistakes. But how much further can those gains go? Kunal Dubey, Founder of construction technology and digital delivery consultancy EDC Tech , joins Lynlee Foo on Indus...

Children of unmarried parents will now receive cash benefits under the new SG Child Support Package. But differences remain in tax reliefs and access to housing. Where should Singapore draw the line between supporting every child equally and encouraging parenthood within marriage? On Viewpoint , Lynlee Foo speaks with Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies,...

AI can already take notes, draft emails and summarise meetings. Now, it is beginning to follow through and complete tasks on our behalf. On AI & Me: Eye on AI, Lynlee Foo speaks to Carlos Quaderi, Head of Asia-Pacific at workplace communications platform Zoom , about what we may increasingly delegate to AI, how that could change our working day, and where human judgement is still needed. See o...

For many of us, reading the comments is almost automatic. But why do we care so much about what complete strangers think, and can their opinions influence the way we see something? From seeking validation to being drawn to the loudest or most controversial voices, what makes certain comments stand out and how much weight should we really give them? On Is It Just Me?, producer Alexandra Parada unpa...

Rajeev Peshawaria built a successful career in finance before making a move others called “career suicide”. What followed took him through some of the world’s biggest companies, and eventually towards a very different idea of what it means to lead. On Suite Talk , Lynlee Foo sits down with the CEO of the Steward Leadership Institute and author of several books, including the new...

What if data stolen today could be unlocked years from now? Quantum computers powerful enough to break some of the encryption protecting our digital lives may still be years away. But governments and businesses are already preparing, and the transition to quantum-safe security could itself take years. Jag Foo, Chief Security and Policy Officer at Safeheron, a digital asset security firm, explains...

Shopping online is shifting from search to discovery, with short videos, livestreams, creators and AI recommendations increasingly shaping what consumers buy. As content becomes a bigger part of how businesses attract customers and drive sales, discovery commerce is changing how brands and SMEs sell online and the capabilities they need to compete. On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Leon Ko...

AI glasses can take photographs, translate speech and interpret what their wearer sees—all while looking much like an ordinary pair of spectacles. Lynlee Foo asks whether wearers should tell you when AI is analysing something about you during a conversation, even if no video is being saved, and where the line should be drawn between useful assistance and personal privacy. See omnystudio.com/...

We already share subscriptions for streaming, music and cloud storage. Could AI be next? On AI & Me: Eye on AI, Lynlee Foo speaks with Peter Chiang, Chief Customer Experience Officer at TrendLife, the consumer arm of cybersecurity company Trend Micro , about why AI is being designed for the family rather than just the individual, what shared family AI can do that separate accounts can't, and w...

Singapore is strengthening support for forming and raising a family. But as more Singaporeans delay marriage and have fewer children, is the cost of parenthood really just financial?  On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Paulin Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice), Singapore Management University, about the changing cost of parenthood and what it takes to make family life more achievabl...