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Deep Dive - Chan Chun Sing on keeping Singapore safe in an unstable world: 'We are not at war but neither are we at peace'

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Singapore's security is not just built on military spending and might. With the security landscape evolving and the nature of warfare changing, what does it take to strengthen the country's defence? How can the state deter potential threats without unnecessarily raising tensions? In this week’s Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing in a wide-ranging interview on the role of defence diplomacy behind closed doors, the global arms race in military spending and how the Singapore Army is evolving to prepare soldiers for future conflicts.

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Deep Dive - How AI deprives young Singaporeans of jobs and critical thinking

As students are increasingly exposed to AI in schools, concerns are growing over whether relying too heavily on the technology could weaken their critical thinking and verification skills. How might this affect their readiness for a rapidly changing workforce? And as AI reshapes the job market, with much of the technology controlled by a handful of powerful companies, who stands to gain the most - and who risks being left behind? In this week’s Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang sit down with leading scholar on AI in financial economics Professor Will Cong from the Nanyang Technological University and Associate Professor Jennifer Ang from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, who sits on the AI Singapore Scientific Committee on Governance about the skills needed in the age of AI and how to balance technological progress with human values.

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Deep Dive - Could rogue AI agents evade Singapore's safety guardrails?

AI agents can plan gym workouts, book flights and make decisions on our behalf. But granting them greater autonomy may pose serious consequences when AI agents go rogue. With AI researchers calling for tighter restrictions, what safety guardrails should Singapore put in place - and are we already doing that? In this week's Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang sit down with leading scholar on AI in financial economics Professor Will Cong from the Nanyang Technological University and Associate Professor Jennifer Ang from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, who sits on the AI Singapore Scientific Committee on Governance, to explore the risks of rogue AI agents and why human oversight remains essential even as AI is used to defend against AI threats.

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Deep Dive - Making companies behind the haze pay: Can Singapore succeed?

Since the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act was enacted in 2014, no company has yet been successfully prosecuted. What is Singapore doing differently this time, to pursue the culprits behind this year’s haze? Ten companies linked to the fires have received preventive measure notices, while Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam has warned that Singapore will use every legal, regulatory and economic measure to pressure recalcitrant companies to act. Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with environmental law expert Sean Tseng of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law to find out why unclear land ownership and corporate structures make criminal prosecutions difficult and how the use of other levers – such as banks and the Singapore Exchange - could put commercial pressure on haze-linked companies. More from Deep Dive on the haze - Learn how to better protect yourself from the unhealthy air, with advice from an air pollution expert: https://cna.asia/4yXW5Ia 

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Deep Dive - Does air-con keep you safe from haze? What we might be getting wrong about haze safety

With Singapore shrouded in unhealthy levels of haze for weeks – and authorities warning of worse conditions before they improve – how can we protect our health? If an air purifier isn’t an option, what hacks can help you minimise exposure and does staying in an air-conditioned place really help? In this week’s Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with urban air quality expert Professor Rajasekhar Balasubramanian, of the National University of Singapore, on the Internet’s burning questions such as: why can’t haze forecasting be more reliable? Which air quality indicators should I pay attention to? Will just any air purifier do? What happens to my body if I’m out jogging in the haze? And which is more toxic – haze or cigarettes?More from Deep Dive on the haze - What Singapore is doing differently to pursue companies behind this year’s fires: https://cna.asia/3WC8Olx 

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Deep Dive - Do civil servants need tighter safeguards against misuse of confidential information?

Eight public officers have been referred to the police following a Public Service Division review of 191 officers’ property transactions near then-unannounced MRT stations. While this does not mean that wrongdoing has been established, the case raises questions about the use of confidential government information and public trust. Where is the line between legitimate personal decisions and the misuse of privileged information? Are Singapore's existing public service safeguards enough to prevent and detect potential abuse? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with lawyer and former deputy public prosecutor Marshall Lim and Dr Celia Lee, Senior Research Fellow at the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration, about the legal and ethical issues, the higher standards expected of civil servants and whether tighter safeguards could unfairly limit their personal choices.

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