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WebChina’s Global Times blasts Anthropic’s calls to slow AI as ‘Cold War’ tactic
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (381+ words) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (centre) on September 12, 2026, called on artificial AI firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology. His statement was later endorsed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI boss Elon Musk. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 PM BEIJING…...
Tech firms hit by AI slowdown call with Fed expected to hike rates
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (647+ words) The Federal Reserve is expected to increase borrowing costs on Sept 16 as it tries to combat stubbornly high inflation. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:02 PM HONG KONG – Tech firms tumbled on Sept 14 after leaders of companies at the forefront of the artificial intelligence…...
Singapore start-ups show that AI isn’t just a Big Tech playground
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (1427+ words) The testbed in Punggol Digital District is set to launch later in 2026, which allows robots and AI systems to be continuously tested and refined. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:01 PM SINGAPORE – AI was once largely a Big Tech game, requiring billions of dollars…...
The real career question isn’t permanent or contract role
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (145+ words) The Straits Times The real career question isn’t permanent or contract role It’s about what skills employers value and how best to gain them. Today’s workers are increasingly focused on building a portfolio of skills rather than finding a “job…...
Cyber insurance gains ground in Singapore as coverage widens, premiums fall
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (1214+ words) UEI Logistics managing director Terrence Tan took up cyber insurance as the company had increasingly been receiving phishing e-mails from scammers. Published Sep 14, 2026, 05:00 AM SINGAPORE – In November 2025, two sales and operations staff from Singapore-based freight forwarding company UEI Logistics received…...
How businesses can prepare for cross-border disputes before they happen
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (956+ words) Legal and business experts at Singapore Convention Week 2026 explored how companies can better protect their deals and long-term business relationships Speaking at a fireside chat at the SIAC Symposium which kicks off Convention Week 2026, Law Minister Edwin Tong (second from…...
Trump says ‘very negative forces’ raising exaggerated concerns over AI
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (330+ words) In his second term, US President Donald Trump’s administration has largely embraced AI firms. Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:56 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 10:57 PM DOONBEG, Ireland – US President Donald Trump said on Sept 13 that a lot of “very negative forces” are bringing things up…...
From e-sports to AI: Thailand???s Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob bets on technology
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1202+ words) Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaichanok Chidchob says the government is working to improve the legislation governing AI and data centres. Published Sep 13, 2026, 05:00 AM BANGKOK – As one of Thailand’s youngest Cabinet ministers, Chaichanok Chidchob, 36, has attracted media attention…...
Trump brushes off AI doomsaying to guard US lead over China
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (1392+ words) As he heads into a summit in Washington in September with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with AI safety as a top issue, US President Donald Trump is sticking with a hands-off approach. Published Sep 13, 2026, 07:55 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:46 PM WASHINGTON – In…...
OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 as chief Sam Altman calls AI extinction risk ‘unacceptable’
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (553+ words) OpenAI founder Sam Altman said the company going public now would be “ill-advised”, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence. Published Sep 13, 2026, 05:20 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:04 PM LOS ANGELES – OpenAI will not go public in 2026, chief executive officer Sam Altman said in…...