What Is With… coloured hair’s reputation for unprofessionalism in 2026?

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Tackle harmful social media features rather than impose total ban to protect the young: Expert panel

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direct messaging functions that may expose young users to cyberbullying and harassment as a problematic feature. The existence of anonymous or pseudonymous accounts could worsen the issue.

Other problematic features identified in the report included infinite scroll and autoplay functions, which encourage users to remain engaged for longer than they intended. Such online engagements may displace physical activity and in-person interactions that are essential for healthy development in young users.

Algorithmically curated feeds were another feature of concern as they could amplify exposure to distressing or harmful content.

social feedback mechanisms such as visible “like” counts and follower metrics encourage social comparison and validation-seeking, with potential negative effects on self-esteem and emotional well-being

Social media ‘likes’, infinite scrolling and direct messaging linked to poorer youth mental health

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Direct messaging – private one-to-one or group chats – can expose young users to unknown adults, creating opportunities for cyberbullying, sexual grooming, harassment or unwanted sexual content

The risk is heightened by anonymous or pseudonymous accounts. They reduce accountability, embolden bad behaviour and make it harder for victims to identify or report the people targeting them.

Infinite scroll and autoplay keep users on platforms longer, and may have been “deliberately designed” to maximise engagement time....create what the panel called “an effectively boundless stream of content” that plays on people’s urge to keep seeking something new.

Feeds that rank content by engagement can end up showing users more harmful content than they would otherwise encounter. This is because distressing or emotionally charged content tends to get more engagement

Visible metrics – “like” counts, follower numbers and public comments – can worsen social comparison and the need for validation, with damaging effects on self-esteem and emotional well-being

 can intensify social comparison, which can fuel body-image concerns and unhealthy eating habits, often driven by idealised portrayals of others’ lives online.

Made by AI? EU tells firms to stick a label on it from Aug 2

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Qn: To what extent should governments regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence? (VJC 2026 J2 WA3)

A Chinese Ghost Story star Joey Wong ‘returns’: AI doubles of veteran performers spark debate

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whether AI could extend the screen careers of actors or whether it merely reproduces their appearance without the artistry that made them famous

the remuneration is considerable and added that he did not need to directly participate in the production process.

The commercial appeal of such productions largely lies in nostalgia, retro imagery and the audiences’ emotional attachment to veteran stars’ earlier performances.....Many younger viewers may be unfamiliar with Wong or Ng, or the films that established their fame, weakening the emotional connection on which AI recreations depend

retired or veteran actors are more likely to embrace the technology than performers at the height of their careers

The greater long-term disruption may come not from authorised digital doubles of established stars, but from entirely AI-generated actors and virtual idols

for veteran actors, who receive fewer roles, saying that they could license their likeness and make decent money without having to return to demanding film shoots

the AI version of Wong had her form but lacked her spirit. “Although AI has refined Wong’s facial contours, her real appearance was far more captivating,

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

Three self-radicalised S’pore teens detained, including 14-year-old who plotted school stabbing

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It’s getting harder to raise a boy today

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This looks like an article for parents only....but there are certain bits related to contemporary issues that are worth browsing, esp the issues faced by youth.....

‘I shouldn’t have told the joke’: David Neo on his quip in Parliament during Dear You exchange

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Qns:

1. ‘Humour is essential for an individual’s well-being.’ Discuss. (Cam. 2024)

2. Can humour ever be serious? (Cam. 2012)

AI-specific notifications mandatory for firms using personal data to train AI models: PDPC

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Qn: To what extent should governments regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence? (VJC 2026 J2 MYE)

The men embracing facelifts to get sculpted looks

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As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?

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From wiggly toys to wellness bags: Meet the children turning creativity into cash

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build confidence and soft skills outside the classroom....By pricing products, speaking to customers and experiencing the realities of selling, children begin to understand the value of money and the effort behind earning it....the experience also instils crucial life skills like communication, adaptability and resilience

‘They don’t need people’: The workers left behind by China’s robot drive

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