CNA938 Rewind

An AI agent breached an Australian government health data portal while carrying out a routine task. Separately, AI leaders have raised concerns at the United Nations about keeping increasingly capable systems safe. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Wang Kailong, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS, about how we police autonomous AI agents and who is responsible when they cross the line.

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With full-time jobs, traineeships, freelance work and other options on the table, choosing a first job can be daunting. Susan Ng speaks with Work It host Nat Fetalvero to look at how fresh graduates can weigh salary, risk and career prospects without putting too much pressure on that first move

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Sunday Reset Vol.002 takes over Orh Gao Peh Gao this weekend with six hours of hip-hop and R&B, rotating craft beers, Toki Suntory Whisky and a food line-up that includes mee tai mak. Susan Ng gets a preview of what’s changed since the first edition, what’s pouring behind the bar and what people can look forward to on Sunday with Charlie Phua, Partner at Orh Gao Peh Gao. 

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An NUS study has found that university students are less physically active and spend more time sedentary than older adults in their 70s. Susan Ng speaks with Dr Ong Ju Lynn, Research Assistant Professor at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to look at what could be driving the difference, what seniors may be getting right about staying active, and how small changes to our daily routines could support better health as we age. 

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Meta has launched its first camera-free AI glasses following growing concerns about covert recording. But the devices can still listen, connect to an AI assistant and process information throughout the day. Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Ivan Tan, Licensed Private Investigator & Certified Cybersecurity Expert, Asia Top Investigation, to examine whether removing the camera goes far enough—and what privacy should look like as AI wearables become more common.

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On today's (25 September) markets analysis on Open For Business, Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman speak with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer, The Glenview Trust Company. 

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President Xi Jinping says China and the US have reached a quote "new joint arrangement" on trade, calling it good news for the global economy.  It comes after summit talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a "great meeting". From Washington DC, CNA's Senior Correspondent Olivia Siong speaks with Susan Ng and Hairianto Diman for the latest.

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Guest: Aaron Chew, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore

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Could someone be secretly recording you through their glasses, without you even realising it? Here in Singapore, police are investigating after a video showed a man wearing smart glasses while allegedly following female students near Marymount MRT station. It comes as concerns grow over camera-enabled smart glasses, which can look much like ordinary eyewear. Daniel Martin discusses further with Alfred Siew, Editor, TechGoondu.com.

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A highly-venomous black spitting cobra remains elusive, after being spotted in Serangoon Gardens. What could be bringing these native snakes into our neighbourhoods, and what to do if you encounter one? Daniel Martin finds out more from Kannan Raja, President, Herpetological Society of Singapore.

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