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Sarah Koh

Sarah joined The Straits Times as a journalist in 2022 after graduating from university. She takes an interest in the development of consumer tech and the impact of artificial intelligence on the wider society. In her free time, she can be found hanging out with community cats and flipping through Marvel comics.

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Nearly 3 out of 4 firms in Singapore yet to adopt AI: MOM survey

Larger companies show higher adoption rates, with 76.4 per cent of firms that have more than 500 employees having adopted AI.
Larger companies show higher adoption rates, with 76.4 per cent of firms that have more than 500 employees having adopted AI.

Up to $500 in subsidies for AI tools yearly for NTUC members

There are 21 AI tools eligible for subsidies under this programme, including ChatGPT, Claude, Github Copilot and Midjourney.
There are 21 AI tools eligible for subsidies under this programme, including ChatGPT, Claude, Github Copilot and Midjourney.

New tripartite council to help workers keep jobs, companies transform amid AI disruption

CMG20260429-KwongKC02 /邝启聪/郑智浩/NTUC, MOM, SNEF to Address AI's Impact on Workers, Jobs and Business / New Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers upskill, support business transformation, and redesign jobs amid AI disruption /L to R/ Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General, NTUC , Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, Tan Hee Teck, President, SNEF/NTUC HQ【embargoed 30/4, 6pm】
CMG20260429-KwongKC02 /邝启聪/郑智浩/NTUC, MOM, SNEF to Address AI's Impact on Workers, Jobs and Business / New Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers upskill, support business transformation, and redesign jobs amid AI disruption /L to R/ Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General, NTUC , Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, Tan Hee Teck, President, SNEF/NTUC HQ【embargoed 30/4, 6pm】

FairPrice to roll out over 1,300 smart trolleys by end-2026, with payment and navigation features

A customer scanning an item using a smart cart at Fairprice Finest at Punggol Coast on April 20.
A customer scanning an item using a smart cart at Fairprice Finest at Punggol Coast on April 20.

AI tool helps paralysed patients communicate through blinks and focus; hospital to trial device

SUTD freshman Khambhati Mohammed Huzefa places electrodes on his forehead and behind his ears to demonstrate the device.
SUTD freshman Khambhati Mohammed Huzefa places electrodes on his forehead and behind his ears to demonstrate the device.

Cyberdefenders urged to use AI to counter AI threats

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How during GovTech's STACKx Cybersecurity event on April 17.
Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How during GovTech's STACKx Cybersecurity event on April 17.

Cybersecurity alert in S’pore as Claude-maker Anthropic tests new AI model

CSA’s advisory comes days after news broke earlier in April that Anthropic has begun testing its latest AI model with a group of around 50 firms, instead of launching it for public use.
CSA’s advisory comes days after news broke earlier in April that Anthropic has begun testing its latest AI model with a group of around 50 firms, instead of launching it for public use.

DBS to probe high-risk fund transfers with more questions to customers

Over the coming months, making high-risk fund transfers may require users to answer questions such as the identity of the person requesting the transfer.
Over the coming months, making high-risk fund transfers may require users to answer questions such as the identity of the person requesting the transfer.

NTU, Aumovio working on affordable AI systems to boost driver safety, data privacy

Researchers working on perception for human-machine joint situation awareness in autonomous driving at the AUMOVIO-NTU Corporate Lab on April 6, 2026.
Researchers working on perception for human-machine joint situation awareness in autonomous driving at the AUMOVIO-NTU Corporate Lab on April 6, 2026.

askST: How do app stores restrict underage users? What apps are out of bounds?

The age regulations in Singapore apply to Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung, and Microsoft as they operate stores or online portals for downloading apps.
The age regulations in Singapore apply to Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung, and Microsoft as they operate stores or online portals for downloading apps.

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