How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?
Without legal safeguards, putting in place such surveillance systems aimed at suspected anti-state activities carries serious risks of innocent victims being harassed.
OPINION
Quality training crucial for primary school teachers
The writer says formulating a national policy on the training of primary school teachers, with the consultation of all concerned, is essential.
I know a lot, but I have my limits and biases: ChatGPT
The world’s hottest chatbot explains what makes it tick – and what it won’t do – in a freewheeling ‘conversation’ with the writer.
Is long-term negative population growth coming?
On Tuesday, China announced its first population decline in decades. What kind of far-fetching impact will it have on China's economic and social development?
2022 was a big year for AI development. In 2023, we must decide how best to use it
The fundamental question for AI in 2023 remains on how should the technology be used, and to what degree.
The whos and hows of allocating loss and damage funds
The writer says for every impact that is currently occurring, the people who are paying for the losses and damages are the victims themselves.
Don’t expect too much from Jokowi’s regrets over past atrocities
Within his almost 10-year tenure, Jokowi has managed to build his political empire, which now includes his former political enemies from the military.
Swiss neutrality under fire as war rages in Ukraine
Switzerland’s predicament points to the growing challenge other countries face in trying to steer clear of great power conflicts, the author states.
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
As discrimination and violence based on gender identity and expressions is pervasive across the globe, it is significant that young students are introduced to the idea of gender…
Cold War redux in Dhaka
The writers say Washington's controversial interference in domestic politics and Moscow's equally controversial criticism are both unwelcome developments for Dhaka.