Author: Dawn Solano

Building public awareness and education on artificial intelligence (AI) must come before regulation, a Singapore-based AI governance expert said, emphasizing that understanding the technology is key to ensuring it is used responsibly. In an exclusive interview during the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2025, Anthony Lim, Singapore’s Ambassador for the Global Council for Responsible AI (GCRAI), told PhilSTAR Tech that governments in Southeast Asia should prioritize educating citizens about the opportunities and risks of AI instead of rushing to draft policies that may not keep up with technological change. “Governance is not laws. Governance is where we start with awareness.…

SINGAPORE – The Singapore government is calling for sttronger international cooperation and political will are key to addressing increasingly “fractious” cyberspace as cyberattacks continue to target critical infrastructures around the world. Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and and Information and Minister-in-Charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group, said cyberspace is “under stress and being challenged on multiple fronts,” citing the rise of state-sponsored attacks and ransomware incidents that have disrupted industries from defense to telecommunications. “These developments can potentially threaten our national security and our digital way of life,” Teo said during the summit dinner at the start…

SINGAPORE – A cybersecurity expert said that AI alone cannot keep pace with evolving cyber threats, emphasizing the need for resilience systems at the 2025 Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW). Sam Liew, the chief executive and Deputy CEO of NCS, shared his insights during a Govware session, noting that AI and cyber resilience must work together to effectively defend against increasingly sophisticated attacks. He said that without resilient systems in place, AI could not be fully relied upon. Conversely, resilience, without AI, may struggle to keep up with emerging threats.“To stay ahead of escalating threats, organizations must invade security at…

Portable gaming has often meant compromise. Smaller screens, devices that heat up quickly, and batteries that can’t last through long sessions are the usual trade-offs. With the new Lenovo Legion Tab (8.8”, 3), Lenovo aims to deliver a different balance: a lightweight tablet with flagship performance built specifically for gamers.   The Legion Tab features an 8.8-inch Lenovo PureSight display with a sharp 2.5K resolution, HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. That means smoother animations, sharper detail, and more responsive controls, key advantages in fast-paced titles where every frame counts. The screen also supports…

The Christmas rush may still be a couple of months away, but it never hurts to start the gift-hunting early, especially for something as thoughtful and useful as a smartphone. Every year, we search for presents that mean more than just wrapping paper and ribbons—something that can actually make everyday life a little better. HONOR seems to understand that balance perfectly with its newest budget release, the HONOR X7d, a durable, all-angle water-resistant smartphone priced at just ₱9,999. The X7d may not aim for flashy flagship status, but it makes a strong case as one of the most reliable everyday…

Online learning platform Coursera has been integrated into ChatGPT, allowing users to access educational content directly within OpenAI’s AI chatbot. Through the partnership, ChatGPT users can now search, preview, and learn from Coursera’s library of courses without leaving the app. The feature enables ChatGPT to recommend Coursera videos, readings, and modules when users ask about related topics, creating a more interactive and guided learning experience. Coursera said the integration aims to make education more accessible by combining its academic and industry-backed content with ChatGPT’s conversational capabilities. “This partnership reflects Coursera and OpenAI’s shared commitment to expanding access to education and…

Google said Filipino audiences are increasingly turning to YouTube creators as their most trusted sources of information and entertainment, reflecting a major shift in viewing behavior across the country. At the YouTube Works Awards Southeast Asia held in Taguig on Oct. 7, Google Philippines country manager Prep Palacios cited data from a Kantar survey showing that nine in 10 Filipino viewers trust YouTube creators, saying this trust is rooted in authentic connections between creators and their communities. “The nature of trust and influence has been changing. It’s now beyond views and likes,” Palacios told PhilSTAR Tech in an exclusive interview…

SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) reported a 451-percent return on investment (ROI) after deploying a low-code platform from Kissflow to digitize its internal workflows, according to an independent study conducted by research firm Nucleus. The study found that the renewable energy firm recovered its investment in just 2.8 months after rolling out Kissflow to unify and digitize processes across business units. SNAP, a joint venture of Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and Norway’s Scatec, operates several hydroelectric power plants in Benguet and Isabela. By replacing legacy systems with more flexible applications, SNAP was able to save around $61,000 annually in infrastructure and…

In college, my system for staying on track was a small production in itself. My phone timer dictated the rhythm of my study sessions: twenty-five minutes of grinding through notes, five minutes of stretching, scrolling, or staring at the ceiling. Then back at it again. The timer’s sharp buzz didn’t just mark time; it commanded me, pulled me back from distraction. Alongside it, a paper planner hung on my desk wall, its boxes filled with due dates and reminders. And, because I feared the wall version might not be enough, I mirrored it all on my phone planner. In hindsight,…

OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, its upgraded artificial intelligence video generator, along with a new mobile application that allows users to produce and share AI-generated clips. The app, called Sora, will initially be available in the United States and Canada through an invite-only rollout. It will feature a feed where users can create and remix videos, putting the company in direct competition with short-form content platforms. Published in OpenAI’s blog post, the company said that Sora 2 is capable of generating video with synchronized audio and movements that follow natural physical laws. Moreover, OpenAI said that the new system corrects…