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#Singapore residents could soon pass through immigration checkpoints without the need to present their passports. Instead, clearance will be done via iris and facial #biometrics verification:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TKOtFu2wh4

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"A one-man team comprising Singaporean research scientist Wang Weimin beat 469 other teams from around the world in a five-month-long challenge to develop the best #ArtificialIntelligence (#AI) model for detecting #deepfakes, or digitally altered video clips."

https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/singaporean-wins-100k-prize-in-challenge-to-build-ai-models-that-detect-deepfakes

#Singapore #deepfake

NEA calls for 'urgent action' as #dengue cases surpass 6,000 in under 4 months, more than in whole of 2021

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nea-calls-urgent-action-dengue-cases-surpass-6000-under-4-months-more-whole-2021-2653121

#singapore #mosquito

Hawkers say they have to raise prices to survive, as rising cost of ingredients hits hard

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hawkers-say-they-have-raise-prices-survive-rising-cost-ingredients-hits-hard-2653076

#singapore #food #inflation

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Why some #healthcare workers in #Singapore’s hospitals have quit - and others soldier on

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/why-healthcare-workers-singapore-hospitals-resignations-2647746

#hospital #manpower

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Now with further relaxed measures, the nearby mall has completely stopped the security checks on visitors' TraceTogether, and all the dining establishments are back to full capacity with no more blocking tape + stickers

The automated SafeEntry gantries are deactivated, but probably wouldn't go away so soon yet... I guess in case the local pandemic situation escalates and measures need to tighten again?

Bold moves to further step down #COVID19 safety measures in #Singapore, notably mandates on group size limits + safe distancing + workplace attendance:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/group-size-limit-covid-19-safe-distancing-singapore-return-workplace-apr-26-2641146

A new #documentary series covering the experience of the first few weeks of #NationalService in #Singapore, but this time in the turbulent period of the #COVID19 pandemic where new safety protocol changes some things...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV9g9sDuNOc

Don't have any relatives in #Malaysia, but I imagine the tons of relief from reuniting with family now that the border with #Singapore has opened up that much more now

Being apart from loved ones for up to 2 years is immense, and even if modern telecomm solutions can narrow the gap, the physical distance can't be ignored

Mini-#documentary on how the #Singapore #Food Agency's operations ensure adequate food safety:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8m535yeXSo

#FoodSafety

Interesting sweat-trapping material developed at the National University of #Singapore, could potentially line the insides of PPE suits and other similar gear to reduce thermal strain:

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-researchers-develop-material-able-to-reduce-heat-in-personal-protective-gear

#MaterialsScience

I'm pretty sure a lot of Singaporeans are perpetually sleep-deprived

Siestas aren't normalized here and we're expected to push through the whole day

And lots of us likely engage in "revenge bedtime procrastination" in response to the long hours from school / work

The Straits Times made a short #documentary film following staff of #Singapore General #Hospital shortly after the spike in #COVID19 cases a while back, giving a glimpse at how our #healthcare system faces surges in patients

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rueOq4Ao2zU

"A new #ArtificialIntelligence training facility was launched on Wednesday (Jan 19) at the Institute of Technical #Education (ITE) College Central in partnership with #technology firm #Nvidia.

...The facility at ITE College Central will host Nvidia’s supercomputing platform, which is used for the development of #AI applications. Students will work with companies to develop AI solutions to address business needs, said the college in a press release. "

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nvidia-singapore-ai-ite-training-facility-2444756

#Singapore