Despite applying to hundreds of positions and going the extra mile in a hackathon, a Singaporean engineer receives little recognition in a tough job market. A Singaporean software engineer is sharing their frustration and uncertainty about the job search after being unemployed for four months, despite applying to hundreds of positions. In an emotional post...
In a modern retelling, the ancient tales of Pandora and Prometheus raise moral questions about the role of artificial intelligence in society. San Francisco Ballet’s new production Mere Mortals, which premiered on January 26, is giving ancient Greek myths a contemporary twist, integrating the storylines of Prometheus and Pandora with the pressing issue of artificial...
Frustrated Singaporean shares his experience of being charged four times on SimplyGo without any funds added to his card. A Singaporean man recently shared a troubling experience on social media involving the SimplyGo app, which charged him four times for a single top-up attempt, but none of the payments reflected on his EzLink card. According...
Strong demand in the semiconductor sector, fueled by AI, drives growth, but export restrictions and market uncertainties temper expectations. ASML Holding, the leading chipmaking equipment manufacturer, reported a significant surge in orders for the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its best-ever quarterly performance. The company registered more than nine billion euros in orders, more than...
Bankruptcy applications reach 18-year high in Singapore; innovative retail concepts launched. Here’s a summary of the significant events from January 22, 2024: Bankruptcy Applications Surge in Singapore:Individual bankruptcy applications in Singapore hit an 18-year high in 2023, with nearly 4,000 people filing for bankruptcy. Alongside this, applications for the compulsory liquidation of companies also increased....
Meta faces mounting lawsuits after Instagram Reels recommends disturbing content, including explicit material involving children. A disturbing scandal has shaken Meta, as reports revealed that Instagram Reels, the platform’s short video feature, was recommending explicit and inappropriate content alongside teen-focused material, including gymnastics and cheerleading videos. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal,...
National Cyber Security Centre Issues Warning About Potential Risks from ‘Prompt Injection’ Attacks London, UK – The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has raised alarms over the increasing risk of cyberattacks targeting chatbots, warning that hackers could manipulate chatbot technology using “prompt injection” attacks. These attacks exploit the way chatbots interpret input prompts, potentially leading...
Waymo and Cruise can now operate their self-driving vehicles round-the-clock in San Francisco and San Mateo County following a controversial vote. A California commission voted on Thursday to approve the expansion of driverless taxi services in San Francisco, allowing companies Waymo (owned by Google) and Cruise (owned by General Motors) to operate their self-driving vehicles...
A data breach at Prospect Medical Holdings triggers widespread disruptions, with emergency rooms closing and ambulances redirected across multiple states. A cyberattack has severely disrupted hospital computer systems across the United States, leading to the closure of several emergency rooms and the diversion of ambulances on Thursday. The attack, identified as a “data security incident,”...
Colonel Clarifies Comments on ‘Rogue AI Drone’ Hypothetical After Concerns About Weaponized AI A US Air Force colonel has retracted controversial comments about a simulated AI drone that allegedly killed its operator after the pilot attempted to override its mission. The remarks, made during a presentation at the Future Combat Air and Space Capabilities Summit...