Fujitsu Delivers New Resource Toolkit to Offer Guidance on Ethical Impact of AI Systems
TOKYO, Feb 21, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the development of a resource toolkit offering developers guidance for evaluating the ethical impact and risks of AI systems based on international AI ethics guidelines. Fujitsu will offer these resources free of charge starting from February 21, 2022 to promote the safe... » read more
Motor racing: Andretti says ‘control issues’ killed Sauber F1 deal
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – US motor racing entrepreneur Michael Andretti said on Thursday (Nov 4) that “control issues” had led to the collapse of takeover talks with the owners of Sauber, who run the Alfa Romeo Formula One team. Andretti – a former IndyCar champion, F1 racer and son of 1978 Formula One world champion... » read more
Formula One: Dogged by engine issues, Mercedes dominate US grand prix opening practice
AUSTIN (AFP) – Despite further engine issues, Mercedes dominated Friday’s (Oct 22) opening practice for the United States Grand Prix with Valtteri Bottas edging world champion Lewis Hamilton and the rest of the field far back. Bottas, who will face a five-place grid penalty after Mercedes changed his engine for the fifth time this season,... » read more
3 challenges for S’pore to tackle: Refreshing efforts to maintain harmony for a new generation
Recent racist incidents illustrate how issues of race and religion can easily divide society. It is helpful to air and acknowledge issues of race and religion in a candid and respectful manner. Singapore took several generations of sustained effort to bring the different races and religions together. The resulting social harmony was the fruit of... » read more
Parents, schools, society ill equipped to deal with youth facing mental health issues: President Halimah
SINGAPORE – Parents, schools and society are ill equipped to deal with young people who are struggling with mental health issues, said President Halimah Yacob in a Facebook post on Friday (July 23), as she called for more to be done to support and understand the youth. She noted that the impact of mental illness... » read more
Tackling issues about race in classrooms in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Prospective teachers are screened to ensure they have the right values and temperament to uphold racial harmony, and can sensitively discuss issues involving race with their students. The assessment starts at the recruitment stage when new hires are interviewed, and continues during the compulsory contract stint in schools, which lasts for about four... » read more
Motor racing: Mercedes say they are dealing with some F1 engine issues
LONDON (REUTERS) – Formula One champions Mercedes said on Friday (Feb 12) they were dealing with some engine issues ahead of the new season but expected everything to be fixed by the first race. The comment, in a team interview with engine head Hywel Thomas, drew some wry comments on social media from those who... » read more
Some MyRepublic broadband users face connectivity issues for more than 24 hours
SINGAPORE – Some customers of Internet service provider MyRepublic were hit by a broadband outage on Thursday (Dec 31) morning and there were reports ofthe problem continuing for more than 24 hours. Connectivity issues were reportedly experienced from 7.34am on New Year’s Eve by users in various locations, including Yishun, Seng Kang and Yio Chu... » read more