The wearables market, which smartwatches dominate, is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of at least 4 per cent until 2027, said market researcher Canalys.
The electronic pill is designed to measure a runner’s core temperature – as an indicator of whether a person is overheating under strenuous conditions.
The proposed framework comes at a time when scams are a plague on the nation, with 22,339 reported scam cases in the first half of 2023.
According to IBM, the effort aims to plug the gap in AI skills in the workforce, and it will collaborate with universities worldwide to support the coursework.
Members of the foundation will contribute to a software toolkit developed by IMDA that analyses datasets and AI code to check for bias, transparency and AI-related issues.
The authorities are discussing with industry partners on how Singapore can anticipate demands for tech in these fields.
The app’s measures are one up on current parental controls on most platforms for users under 18.
Simple and free of charge – for now – the chatbot has prompted some schools to start thinking of ways to mitigate cheating, ahead of students’ return to schools.
The move is a step towards protecting Singapore’s enterprises, some of which may supply critical information to infrastructure operators that provide essential services.