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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has existed for decades, but recent breakthroughs — especially in generative AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT — have accelerated its growth. These tools are now widely used – for better or for worse.

[Featured Image: (L-R) Mr Christopher Y. Chan, APAC General Counsel, Jones Lang LaSalle; Mr Alex Liam, Senior Legal Counsel, Sustainable Metal Cloud; Mr Preston Wong, CEO & Co-founder of treatsure, and Adjunct Faculty at SMU; Mr Felix Tse, General Counsel, Pavilion Energy; Ms Sarah Loh, Senior… more

Critics of capitalism have regularly anticipated its demise, suggesting that it is likely to collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions and arguing that this is something to be welcomed, many insisting that it is a system that is beyond reform. Defenders of capitalism, typically, tout… more

By the SMU Social Media Team As a student in Raffles Junior College taking the subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Economics, Joel Chin was well aware that he was not as academically-inclined as many of his peers. “I scraped through my A-levels without a single A,” says the… more

Embarking on anything new is always nerve-racking. And while matriculating at a university for the first time might be an exciting time in your life, it can also be intimidating to many. New school, new people, new classes. But it is also a time to discover yourself as you acquire new skills and… more

By the SMU Digital Marketing Team Hands up if you thought that the career trajectories of political science majors were limited to public service or international diplomacy. The truth is, political science — and most other disciplines of social science, for that matter — can springboard a career… more

By the SMU Digital Marketing Team Amid the rise of events that has seized our collective conscience, we have a desire to make sense of what’s happening in the world. As daunting as disruptions may be, they also present opportunities; such crises trigger the need to confront global challenges with… more

By the SMU Digital Marketing Team Delve beneath viral trend-jacking campaigns and influencer sponsorships, and you will find the social sciences at the heart of any marketing strategy. After all, savvy marketers have been known to employ the use of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to better… more

Two SOSS undergraduate students – Fiona Ng (3rd year) and Megan Choy (4th year) were awarded research grants under the Social and Family Research Fund (SFRF) from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). Each student received $1,000 for their proposed developmental studies. … more

We need a new generation of leaders to shape the world in which we live. This requires an education that goes beyond traditional book smarts and niche specialisations, but one that nurtures a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to solving challenges such as those faced by today’s fast-changing,… more