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OpenAI, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) shares its early results of an audio tool capable of reading text aloud in a remarkably human-like voice. This development raises many concerns regarding the potential of deepfakes risks. The company has offered early demos of its text-to-speech model, Voice Engine, through a limited-scale preview shared with ten […]

In the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asian start-up ecosystems, Singapore has firmly established itself as the top investment destination, according to a recent report jointly released by Enterprise Singapore and DealStreetAsia. Despite a slight downturn in funding, Singapore maintained its leading position in 2023, commanding a remarkable 63.7 percent share of all equity deals among

In 2023, Singapore experienced a notable increase in employment, with 88,400 more people finding jobs. This growth was mainly among foreigners, especially in sectors like construction and manufacturing. For residents, which include Singaporeans and permanent residents, employment growth was observed in financial and professional services. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) released a report on the

Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is an important celebration for Muslims worldwide after Ramadhan. It is a time when families and friends gather to enjoy delicious traditional foods and celebrate together. ​ The festivities start with a morning cleansing called “ghusl,” where Muslims wash their bodies to feel spiritually

Singtel has launched a new tool called SingVerify, which added a layer of security to users’ data on Singtel and M1 to combat online scams. SingVerify operates discreetly in the background, serving as a deterrent to scammers attempting to exploit stolen credentials for unauthorized access to banking or e-commerce accounts. The transaction will be blocked

Scam victims in Singapore lost a staggering $651.8 million in 2023, with over 46,000 cases reported. Despite warnings from authorities and media about scams, the number of cases hit an all-time high last year. The police disclosed to The Straits Times that there were 46,563 reported scam cases in 2023, marking the highest number since

Singapore plans to invest up to $100 million in upgrading its Nationwide Broadband Network. The government promises to boost the speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps), ten times faster than what is currently available for most households. The upgrade will support future technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, and smart home

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled Singapore’s 2024 Budget in Parliament on February 16 to address immediate cost-of-living pressures while paving the way for long-term economic prosperity, better jobs, and a culture of lifelong learning. He presented a proposal of $131.4 billion, which is approximately 18.3% of Singapore’s gross domestic product. DPM Wong was optimistic

Singapore plans to invest over $1 billion in five years to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) activities. One of the business leaders, Ben King, who manages Google Singapore, thinks that being quick to adopt digital innovations is crucial for staying ahead in a digital economy. “The Singapore Budget 2024 has unveiled support that will set

In the tech world, big companies like Google, Amazon, Meta (formerly Facebook), Microsoft, and Apple have been making headlines for laying off workers, even as they see their sales and profits soar. It might seem confusing at first glance, but there are a couple of reasons behind this trend. Firstly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, these