With the rapid and intense pace of urbanisation - particularly in Asia - there is immense competition for resources, resulting in social tension and urban sprawl that policymakers need to grapple with in a climate-sensitive time. To address these issues, Singapore Management University (SMU) has set up the SMU Urban Institute (UI) on 17 January 2024. The Institute will play a significant role in raising the University’s profile, and contribute thought leadership and innovative solutions to develop more inclusive, resilient and vibrant cities.
The digital age has revolutionised the banking industry, as banks shift customers from traditional branches to digital platforms that offer banking services instantaneously around the clock. Though this brings convenience, affordability, and a wider range of financial tools at our fingertips. However, this shift also brings unforeseen challenges.
As digital currents reshape how we work, play and live, organisations must navigate the tide of change to stay relevant and robust. The term ‘digital transformation’ is used to describe the journey these businesses take in adapting and adopting digital technologies to continue creating value for their customers, but the steps to achieving this ‘transformation’ have generally been undefined, leaving each industry, sector and business to come up with their own interpretation of the process.
Virtual Reality, a computer-generated simulation of physical environments, is not an idea out of a science fiction film, but a current reality we are living in. With the prevalence of devices like the Samsung Gear VR and the Oculus Rift, VR experiences have become widely accessible through smart devices and video game consoles. Different industries have begun exploring the use of VR technology in their fields.
Sejak diluncurkan pada November 2020, ChatGPT telah menjadi topik perbincangan hangat di kalangan teknologi, media berita, dan masyarakat umum. Bentuk baru dari teknologi chatbot AI ini telah membuka pintu untuk berbagai kemungkinan baik untuk para individu maupun bisnis-bisnis, namun turut menimbulkan persoalan etika dan memicu kontroversi di seluruh dunia.
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