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Edited by Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon As AI systems become deeply integrated into our lives, questions of liability for harm caused by these systems become increasingly pressing. The recent lawsuit against Character.AI in the United States, where a chatbot allegedly encouraged harmful behavior in a 15-year-old, offers a compelling lens to examine potential
READ MOREBy Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon The recent passing of Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛, 大 S) has sparked discussions about inheritance and guardianship when a parent of minor children passes away. Hsu, a well-known Taiwanese actress, had two children from her previous marriage to Wang Xiaofei (汪小菲). After their divorce, they agreed to joint custody
READ MOREBy Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon In recent years, co-habitation has emerged as an increasingly common relationship pattern, as individuals and couples move away from traditional norms of officially registered marriages. The recent revelation by Singaporean singer Kit Chan about her purported “marriage,” which was ceremonial but not officially registered, has sparked renewed discussions
READ MOREBy Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon A poorly drafted will can lead to costly disputes, emotional stress for loved ones, and unintended outcomes for the estate. This became painfully evident in a recent case reported by The Straits Times titled “When a ‘mysterious’ new will is used to claim a million-dollar inheritance.” The case
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