Singapore sets out AI’s role in retooling the city state’s economy

Singapore sets out AI’s role in retooling the city-state’s economy

Josephine Teo, digital development minister, explains how the country is addressing the technology’s promise and risks

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Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader

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Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

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TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise

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Investing in America Series: Houston diversifies its economy to come out on top

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Business - Financial Times - October 18

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Zelenskyy sets out 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment

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UK regulator sets out plans for earlier banker bonuses

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Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

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Biden administration sets out plan to triple nuclear power capacity

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Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police

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World - The Guardian - October 19

Source: City rule out Amorim, Utd given clear run

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Sports - ESPN - October 30

Guardiola comes out fighting as Man City hit 'dark place'

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UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers

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A Lawsuit Against Perplexity Calls Out Fake News AI Hallucinations

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ServiceNow rolls out enterprise AI governance capabilities to accelerate production deployment

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I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?

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