Thought Leadership

Some of the world’s leaders, and leading thinkers from NUS and overseas, regularly gather and add to the rich diversity of thoughts and ideas on our campuses, in Singapore and across the globe.
Here’s what they had to share.

Commentary: Unlike parents, AI will never tire of entertaining our children. Here’s the catch.

Commentary: Unlike parents, AI will never tire of entertaining our children. Here’s the catch.

Speaker: Jonathan Sim 1 Jul 2023

We may live to see a future where artificial intelligence can mimic human behaviours, including the delicate task of raising children. Whether the AI acts as a nanny, tutor or playmate, the main selling point will be that unprecedented degree of personalisation to fulfil the child’s every need. Jonathan Sim, Lecturer from NUS Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences weighs in on the potential pitfalls.

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A young doctor’s note to self: Information is imperfect. Live with it

A young doctor’s note to self: Information is imperfect. Live with it

Speaker: Faye Ng Yu Ci 5 May 2024

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