CNA938 Rewind - New models, new chips: Where is the AI race headed toward?

CNA938 Rewind

In the past year, the AI landscape has shifted from a steady sprint to an all-out acceleration. Tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Nvidia are rolling out new models, custom chips, and ambitious platform strategies at a breakneck pace. But are we witnessing a lasting transformation of the AI ecosystem, or simply a temporary arms race driven by hype and investor pressure? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of New South Wales to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - Playgrounds reimagined: What HDB’s new framework means for kids

Swings, slides and climbing nets are getting a rethink. Starting in 2026, HDB’s Play Values Framework will guide playground design across Singapore – with a focus on physical, social and creative play. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out how this new direction will shape the playgrounds our children grow up with, and what it takes to turn a simple neighbourhood corner into a space for imagination, connection and growth from Jensen Goh, CEO, Parklab Group.

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CNA938 Rewind - Youth revolt: Diving deeper into the Gen Z protests in 2025

Around the world, Gen Z is stepping out of the digital space and into the streets – challenging systems, confronting inequality, and demanding a future they can believe in. There is a sense that Gen Zs are feeling increasingly disenfranchised, as youth unemployment soars and economic opportunities dwindle. We speak with CNA senior correspondent Wei Du, who tracked the spate of Gen Z protests in Asia as part of an Insight documentary, and Dr Eugene Mark, Fellow and Co-coordinator of Thailand Studies, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, on what’s driving today’s youth-led protests.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Japan momentum builds, China's patchy outlook

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Richard Harris, CEO, Port Shelter Investment Management.

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