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New immigration kiosks boost efficiency at Woodlands train checkpoint, ICA reports

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reports a significant boost in clearance efficiency at Woodlands Train Checkpoint, thanks to 10 new self-clearance kiosks. These additions address space constraints and improve traveller experience, while expediting immigration processes.

Digital News Report 2023: Emerging dominance of alternative media and shifting trust dynamics in Singapore

Singapore’s news consumption is pivoting, with digital-native Mothership overtaking traditional outlets in usage, social media platforms gaining traction for news, and trust dynamics undergoing significant shifts, according to the Digital News Report 2023.

Pyongyang faked popular South Korean website to steal data: spy agency

North Korea’s phishing attack involved creating a fake Naver site to steal personal information. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service warned of increasingly sophisticated hacking methods and urged vigilance. North Korea has targeted various sectors, including cryptocurrency theft and sensitive information hacking, posing a global IT threat.

Chinese couple charged with murder of South Korean influencer

A Chinese couple running a medical clinic in Cambodia has been charged with murder after a South Korean influencer’s body was found. The couple claimed she died during treatment.

Record 110 million people now forcibly displaced: UN

A record 110 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide due to conflict, persecution, discrimination, and climate change, according to the UN. The increase of 19.1 million from the previous year is the largest ever recorded. The UNHCR chief called it an “indictment” of the world.

Ubisoft sets sights on VR, AI shakeups in future of gaming

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot bets on AI and VR as the future of gaming, applauding Apple’s investment in VR and emphasizing Ubisoft’s expansion into film and TV streaming.

IMF, World Bank are key counterweights to China: Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that international financial institutions reflect American values and counter unsustainable lending from countries like China. She sought congressional support to increase US lending to these organizations for the benefit of developing countries.

Presidential aspirant George Goh dispels identity confusion in viral WhatsApp message

Presidential hopeful George Goh dispels identity confusion from a viral WhatsApp message. Awaiting eligibility confirmation, Goh affirms he’s not the grassroots leader cited in the message, and stresses his independent background.

Meta guru says ChatGPT-style AI is out-of-date

Yann LeCun, the chief scientist for Meta (formerly Facebook), declared that generative AI, such as ChatGPT, had reached a dead end and announced a new AI project called JEPA. LeCun aims to move beyond generative models and develop AI that can conceptualize abstract ideas, challenging the existing hype around generative AI capabilities. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the company’s focus on developing AI that better reflects human understanding of the world. Meta has taken a more discreet approach to generative AI compared to its rivals, while also releasing open source AI models requiring less computing power.

Before a federal judge, Trump denies mishandling US secrets

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to multiple criminal counts, including mishandling classified information, in his first court appearance. Trump dismissed the charges as politically motivated and accused President Biden of interference in the 2024 election. The indictment alleges that Trump violated the Espionage Act and conspired to obstruct investigators. Despite mounting legal woes, Trump remains the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican primary, with strong backing from Republican voters.