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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
TBR (To Be Read): In the digital age, books have become art and artefacts
Shredded books at Heman Chong's exhibition This Is A Dynamic List And May Never Be Able To Satisfy Particular Standards For Completeness at the Singapore Art Museum. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG SINGAPORE – In 1855, French graphic artist and illustrator Gustave Dore conceived of a quixotic plan to publish large, expensive folio editions of 'all the masterpieces in literature'. His unique selling point: They would be richly illustrated with his romanticist sketches. The language of his publishers' rejection is strikingly contemporary. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
‘If I had a switch to slow down AI, I might use it': Bill Gates on technology, giving, resilience
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says that like any technology, AI can be misused. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG SINGAPORE – If Mr Michael Bloomberg, founder of the eponymous financial information empire, says the wellspring of his vast philanthropy was a special look he spotted in the eyes of the great givers, then Mr Bill Gates can justifiably turn his orbs on full beam. Once the world's richest man, and perhaps the most famous name in technology, Mr Gates has just announced a significant acceleration of funding for the Gates Foundation as it marks its 25th anniversary. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
