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• Opinion: Could long-term AI use lead to isolation? We need to find out — but researchers need better access to data

  The rapid development of AI raises concerns about its potential to isolate individuals, prompting researchers to urge policymakers and companies to address the cumulative harm that develops over time. While OpenAI is tracking signs of user distress, the focus is on acute harm and mental health conversations. However, the cumulative harm that develops over months and years is a significant concern that warrants further measurement. AI companies collect aggregate user data, but broader participation and greater acce…

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• Man assisting in police probe after Toa Payoh HDB flat fire

  A fire broke out in a second-floor unit of an HDB flat in Toa Payoh on October 25, resulting in the evacuation of about 10 residents. A 61-year-old man was taken to Singapore General Hospital and is assisting police investigations into causing or contributing to a dangerous fire. SCDF’s annual statistics report showed that fires increased by 3% in 2025, with unattended cooking and electrical faults being the top two causes of home fires.

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• Vande Bharat sleeper services on Mumbai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi routes in next one week

  Indian Railways will introduce two Vande Bharat sleeper services, connecting Mumbai-Bengaluru and Delhi-Varanasi, in the next one week, expanding its premium overnight rail travel network. These services are set to cater to business travelers and passengers between Maharashtra and Karnataka, as well as pilgrims and tourists between the national capital and a key religious and tourist destination.

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