As the world races towards mainstream implementation of driverless vehicles, Singapore has launched a test program for their own driverless buses around the Sentosa area. Arguably the most organized and technologically-advanced nation in Southeast Asia, Singapore wants this test to prove that autonomous vehicles are the future of transportation for the entire country.

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So GoJek gets a green light from our ministers and now they’re working on a legislation that will be presented to the cabinet. But are we truly ready for bike-hailing transportation services like GoJek on our Malaysians roads? Do we have the right safety mindset and driving/riding etiquettes for it to thrive? Are we risking our youths that our ministers imply will benefit from more job opportunities?

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Overexposure to social media has been shown to cause depression and anxiety in teenagers. Apparently it’s no different for heavy-users like models and celebrities as well. With a phone case bearing a warning on the back, Instagram influencers have taken to the platform to spread awareness about the dangers of social media. The irony isn’t lost on them either.

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The Prolon starvation diet —which promises to “put your body into a protective and stress resistant mode; remove damaged cells and tissues; and promote self-repair through cellular regeneration and rejuvenation”—is all the rage in Silicon Valley. It’s sold in 15 countries and has been tried by more than 150,000 people. That’s 150,000 people who paid $250 to starve themselves for 5 days. Go figure.

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It’s the eternal Catch-22 of the working world: You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. While babysitting, waiting tables, and other part-time jobs have long been the purview of teens looking to pocket some money while waiting to land a “real job,” the skills gained in such positions don’t always equip you for an entry-level gig in a specific profession. This is where internships come in.

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JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the US, has started using AI to craft better, more effective ads. Apparently the use of algorithms and data analytics has produced copy and marketing material with a higher conversion rate than those written by their human counterparts.

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Charging cables are more dangerous than you think. It’s common practice to borrow a co-worker’s charging cable when you’ve accidentally left yours at home. But it turns out in 2019, using a charging cable you’re not familiar with could be detrimental, if not destructive, to your electronic devices.

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Education is a hot topic for us Malaysians at the moment, but have we been focusing on the wrong end of the spectrum? In France, a startup IT school is disrupting the education sector by organising a month-long coding test for students in hopes to fill up their 75,000 vacant IT jobs. Are we there yet?

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Going off the grid is good for the soul — if you can survive the withdrawal symptoms.

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In an effort to better prepare for IR4.0, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has signed a pledge with Netflix to conduct digital workshops in five key ASEAN markets. These workshops by the streaming giant will help people in the region upskill to tackle a more digital world, in terms of new creative content and media technology.

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