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Lee Li Ying

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Li Ying is a correspondent on the technology beat, covering issues like online safety, cybersecurity and the impact of artificial intelligence. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies shape societies, economies and everyday life. She joined The Straits Times in August 2022. Prior to that, she was a broadcast reporter with CNA, covering major political developments and the Covid-19 pandemic for live television and radio.

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New eight-week course helps SMEs with deploying AI

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Generic photo of a cyclist rides across an open plaza at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands with the financial district skyline in the background on Mar 18, 2026. Can use for stories on: urban mobility, cycling culture, car-lite initiatives, public spaces, city planning, business district activity, lifestyle, sustainable transport, outdoor recreation, Singapore, Central Business District, CBD, skyline, cityscape, cyclist, cycling, bicycle, urban mobility, car-lite, public space, plaza, promenade, financial district, office buildings, architecture, lifestyle, transport, sustainability, outdoor, Southeast Asia, economy

Rent-free spaces for telecoms equipment to be mandated under proposed revisions to IMDA building code

IMDA wants telcos and building owners to determine the location of such rent-free spaces before the building is actually constructed.
IMDA wants telcos and building owners to determine the location of such rent-free spaces before the building is actually constructed.

Tengah’s first private condo nearly sold out at launch weekend

Developer Hong Leong Holdings said 853 of its 863 units had been sold by 3pm on April 26, at an average price of $2,120 per sq ft (psf).
Developer Hong Leong Holdings said 853 of its 863 units had been sold by 3pm on April 26, at an average price of $2,120 per sq ft (psf).

PAP climate action group kicks off community push with 800 at Tiong Bahru event

The inaugural Climate Action Day, held on Eng Hoon Street, featured nine vendors, including household products start-up Ecoworks.
The inaugural Climate Action Day, held on Eng Hoon Street, featured nine vendors, including household products start-up Ecoworks.

Asia Piling named for hitting fibre-optic cables that led to 20-hour broadband disruption

The resulting fibre broadband outage hit more than 5,000 households from Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Sengkang and Punggol for 20 hours on April 18.
The resulting fibre broadband outage hit more than 5,000 households from Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Sengkang and Punggol for 20 hours on April 18.

SPH Media and Google in collaboration to enhance delivery of trusted journalism

Country managing director for Google Singapore Ben King (left) and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit at the announcement of the partnership on April 17.
Country managing director for Google Singapore Ben King (left) and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit at the announcement of the partnership on April 17.

High-profile gaffes surrounding AI use offer cautionary tale

Mackenyu Arata plays Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's live-action series adaptation of One Piece.
Mackenyu Arata plays Roronoa Zoro in Netflix's live-action series adaptation of One Piece.

University undergrads in tech courses to get more career support amid AI disruption

SCS’s Inaugural AI Conference 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Oriental Ballroom, Level 1 5 Raffles Avenue. Opening Address by Guest of Honour, Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information.
SCS’s Inaugural AI Conference 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Singapore Oriental Ballroom, Level 1 5 Raffles Avenue. Opening Address by Guest of Honour, Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information.

Tinder rolls out facial verification in Singapore as part of global effort to root out scams

Tinder's senior vice-president of trust and safety Yoel Roth said users are more receptive to video selfie verification than checks involving official documents.
Tinder's senior vice-president of trust and safety Yoel Roth said users are more receptive to video selfie verification than checks involving official documents.

Telco resilience regulations under review following Singtel outages in March

This comes on the heels of Singtel’s three-day service disruption in mid-March that affected hundreds of thousands of customers.
This comes on the heels of Singtel’s three-day service disruption in mid-March that affected hundreds of thousands of customers.

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