Technology and research

Are humans becoming data for robots? Questions remain as China makes advances in sector

Humanoid robots performing a dance at the Boao Forum For Asia held in Hainan on Mar 25, 2026.

Japan to require ID checks for data-only SIM cards amid fraudulent use

The planned revisions to the law aims to prevent the wrongful use of mobile phones.

China is a serious contender in the race for fusion energy

A shot of the inner portion of ITER's tokamak, a doughnut-shaped fusion reactor.

Musk launches ‘Terafab’ project to make own AI chips

Mr Musk said the Terafab would ultimately help humanity become a “galactic civilisation” capable of harnessing the resources of other planets and stars.

Commentary

Singapore’s space future depends on people, not just technology

In a society that values well-defined career structures, the absence of a visible, traditional career ladder is a significant deterrent to local talent, says the writer.

How can we tell good AI from bad?

All technologies are good at somethings, - like mimicking human expressions (above) - and bad at others. The difficulty with AI is it can be hard to tell when it is doing a good job, says the writer.

Researchers uncover iPhone spyware capable of penetrating millions of devices

It’s not clear how many iPhones are vulnerable to Darksword spyware attacks.

New R&D facility to build next-generation equipment targeting Singapore-based chip giants

Dr Richard Yang, founder and CEO, Applied Angstrom Technology gives a tour of the cleanroom of the Atomic Precision Innovation Center on March 18.

Silicon Valley bet on war. It’s paying off

Palantir’s chief executive Alex Karp (right) at the Hill & Valley Forum inside the Capitol Visitor Centre.

Macau woman hospitalised after being startled by humanoid robot

Humanoid robots have become increasingly dexterous recently, as they prove capable of performing tasks such as choreographed dances and landing backflips.

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