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Authentic or Not: The Question Is Neither Hypothetical Nor Malicious
When Singapore's largest bank declares documents authentic and AI returns an 18% probability, who do you trust? Authentic or not, the question is neither hypothetical nor malicious. As AI-powered document verification tools become increasingly sophisticated, they are beginning to challenge the authority of even the most established human institutions. In a real-world case, compliance staff at one of Singapore's most trusted financial institutions first examined a set of lette
Julie O'Connor
2 days ago7 min read


Ask No Questions and We Tell You No Lies
What compelled me to write this post was an article by a former chairman of a Singapore law firm who has publicly blown the whistle in support of his young son, who, at such a young age, had shown extraordinary courage in doing the same. The courage demonstrated by this father and his two sons, is rare, and it matters, especially in a country where whistleblowers are as scarce as hen’s teeth. They are an inspiration, and their example should cause some to reflect, whilst putt
Julie O'Connor
5 days ago8 min read


The Silence of the Canaries
Growing up in a mining region in the UK, I learned early on about the vital role of canaries in keeping miners safe . These small birds...
Julie O'Connor
Nov 1, 20248 min read


Short on Evidence: A Sentence for One and Silence for Another
Yesterday's headline let us know that Tan Kheng Yeow, also known as Wilson Tan , had been sentenced to eight months in jail for false...
Julie O'Connor
Aug 30, 20246 min read


The Nexus of Power and Justice
Why Did Desmond Get Involved Again? It's uncertain whether Desmond Lee's actions were driven by explicit instructions to publicly support...
Julie O'Connor
May 16, 202412 min read


Vindictiveness: Navigating the Fog of Sontaku
No morally upright individual wishes to witness a situation where a powerful entity, utilizes its resources to continuously attack the...
Julie O'Connor
May 10, 20248 min read

