S’pore takes targeted approach to online regulation, focuses on national interest: Sim Ann

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accurate information may be challenged by algorithms on social media, often built to encourage attention-grabbing and outrageous content to keep users on the platform. The approach often leads to polarisation and misinformation.

the authorities cannot adopt an overly draconian view towards social media firms, given their presence as commercial entities here

the “manosphere”, which are online communities that promote masculinity and male supremacy.... noted an influx of such content, which could lead to males gravitating towards such ideas and even towards violence.

AI dolls bring comfort to lonely seniors in ageing South Korea

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Looksmaxxing: When the quest for masculine perfection goes awry

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Power-washing artist flooded with support, business inquiries after SMRT removes work in Mountbatten

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Can we talk? Texting doesn’t fix things, and yet we’re all typing away

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Qn: 'The quality of human interaction is diminished by modern communication devices.’ How far do you agree? (Cam. 2023)

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

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I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores

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Qn: To what extent is artificial intelligence replacing the role of humans? (Cam. 2019)

From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $9.5 billion companionship economy

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Singapore blocks online posts targeting Indian community; content likely from China-based platform

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Pursuit Of Jade’s Zhang Linghe and why women want an ‘unmanly man’

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A good read on evolving gender roles in the media....

Laurence Lien among Time’s 100 most influential people in philanthropy; only Singaporean on list

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Thai Singha beer heir’s sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning

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Thailand's Me-Too movement.....

public outpouring was unusual in Thailand, where victims often remain silent because of stigma and conservative attitudes towards sexual abuse. Thai society places strong emphasis on hierarchy, family reputation, and avoiding public shame or conflict....This can make disclosure especially difficult when abuse happens within families or involves respected figures.....many victims in Thailand do not come forward because of a “culture of victim-blaming

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Qn: Are social norms still necessary today?

‘A minute’ to get around it: Australia’s social media ban still has plenty of holes

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Laughing matters – even when confronting your own mortality

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Qn: 'Humour is essential for an individual’s well-being.’ Discuss. (Cam. 2024)