Day: July 24, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, A new research from Jumio has unveiled growing concern among the general public on the political influence artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes may have on Singapore’s next election, and how they might influence trust in online media. The Jumio 2024 Online Identity Study revealed that 83 per cent of Singapore consumers worried about the potential for AI and deepfakes to influence upcoming elections in their country, compared to 75 per cent globally. The data found that consumers in the country feel deepfakes undermine trust in politicians and media, with 76 per cent reporting increased scepticism in online content,

KUALA LUMPUR, The government has paid RM936.12 million for claims under the MySalam scheme from 2019 to December 2023, according to the Ministry of Finance. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the total claims involved 1.27 million beneficiaries, including B40 individuals and their spouses between the ages 18 to 65 years old who are recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR). She said that the payment involved claims for hospitalisation benefits, critical illness, patients under investigation, and COVID-19, as well as claims for medical device costs. The year 2022 recorded the highest claims payment of RM382 million, which benefited

KUALA LUMPUR, Japan’s leading maritime newspaper, The Japan Maritime Daily is set to host the global seminar, The Future of Shipping with Alternative Fuels, on the theme of ‘New Era Fuels for Ships’ on Sept 16, in Singapore. According to a statement, the seminar, co-organised with the Singapore Exchange (SGX) will feature the future of new fuels through the initiatives of major shipping companies and panel discussions, with applications open to the public without any charges. The keynote speaker will be CORE POWER Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mikal Bøe, who will explain the nuclear energy for net-zero emission shipping.