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Can you go a day without hearing about or using AI? But wondering where all this will lead when it comes to education, business, jobs? Then drop in weekly to listen to the Type A podcast where veteran journalist Crispina Robert and communications pro Edwin Yeo, ask the pesky questions and (hopefully) get smart answers.

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Children as young as eight are already using AI so if the tools can write essays and generate ideas in seconds, what should schools still teach children? Education technology entrepreneur YJ Soon who runs Tinkercademy believes the students who thrive... more

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Salesforce's Chief Technology Officer, Gavin Barfield talks about a half-human, half-agent workforce unlocking a “limitless” future and how he is knee-deep in experimentation.

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Lying flat or tang ping has been widely understood as a Gen Z protest against China's grind. Hazel Xia, a first year rookie at one of China’s biggest tech companies says she wants to lie flat - but her parents, employers and her own ego won’t let her... more

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Jonathan Lim, founder of Oddle, created a tech platform for restaurants before tech became cool. He gives his view on the F&B scene in Singapore, why alcohol sales are low among Gen Zs and whether robots can replace people in a restaurant.

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Vanessa Ho, the Executive Director of Project X talks about her extraordinary life - from the privileged halls of Nanyang Girls’ to the gritty streets of Geylang and Little India talking to sex workers.

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Jeremy Soo is on to his third start-up and he is building AI chat bots that feel less like a machine and more like a human. Crispina Robert and Edwin Yeo go from technical (how does this even work) to philosophical (would you have an AI partner) in t... more

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Students, fresh graduates and new hires are all walking into the same storm — an AI-driven job market that is rewriting the rules faster than anyone can keep up. Crispina and Edwin sit down with Bryan Ong and Evonne Ng from YouthTech SG to find out w... more

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We now freely admit to enjoying endless AI slop - low quality, addictive content that is flooding our feeds. Techgoondu co-founder Alfred Siew joins us to unpack the rise of slop and whether this is just harmless entertainment or it is quietly reshap... more

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Recent Guests

YJ Soon
Co-founder of Tinker Tanker, founder of Tinker Academy
Tinker Academy / Tinker Tanker
Episode: If AI does the thinking, what should kids learn in school?
Gavin Barfield
CTO, VP of Solutions Engineering at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: A CTO who is building his own Chief of Staff
Hazel Xia
Gen Z tech professional at a large tech company in Shenzhen
Large tech company in Shenzhen
Episode: I want to “lie flat” but no one around me will allow me to
Jonathan Lim
Co-founder and CEO of Oddle
Oddle
Episode: If the F&B industry faces manpower issues, can robots help? (ft. Jonathan Lim)
Vanessa Ho
Executive Director of Project X, rights-based NGO owner
Project X
Episode: The elite school kid who grew up to advocate for sex workers in Singapore (ft. Vanessa Ho)
Jeremy Soo
Founder of Curve Labs, working on Feeling Machines
Curve Labs
Episode: The 22-year-old entrepreneur working on making AI more human (ft. Jeremy Soo)
Bryan Ong
Member of the Digital Intelligence Service; YouthTech SG advocate
Digital Intelligence Service; YouthTech SG
Episode: AI vs Gen Z: Landing in a new world with no map and no choice
Evonne Ng
NTU Renaissance Engineering graduate; AI engineer
YouthTech SG (YouthTech Alliance)
Episode: AI vs Gen Z: Landing in a new world with no map and no choice
Alfred Siew
Founder of online site Techgoondu
Techgoondu
Episode: Is AI slop harmless fun or brain rot? (ft. Alfred Siew)

Hosts

Crispina Robert
Host of the Type A Podcast
Edwin Yeo
Co-host of Type A Podcast

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All about that big AI bubble (ft. Donald Low)
Q: How do China and the US differ in things that affect AI investments and adoption?
Differences stem from regulatory environments, the nature of public vs. private tech leadership, and market openness; US markets have more investable public giants, while China's leading tech is more regulated and less accessible to mass investors.
All about that big AI bubble (ft. Donald Low)
Q: What's driving the current AI narrative and stock gains, and who benefits most?
Excitement over transformative potential, heavy investment in AI infrastructure, and market concentration toward a few American tech giants are driving narratives; capital owners and shareholders stand to gain most, while ordinary workers may face displacement without redistribution.
All about that big AI bubble (ft. Donald Low)
Q: Is this AI bubble going to lead to a crash like the dot-com implosion?
The guests and hosts discuss that while a bubble is debated, a crash is possible given market fragility and debt concerns, but the longer-term transformation of AI could still dwarf short-term losses if governance and adaptation policies are effective.
Is AI slop harmless fun or brain rot? (ft. Alfred Siew)
Q: What is your take on AI-generated content in journalism and media?
The guests suggest AI is a useful tool but must be guided by editorial voice and quality; automation can improve efficiency, but there's a risk of homogenization and loss of distinctive writer's voice. They advocate for purposeful use and human oversight.

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The lineup centers on how AI intersects education, business, and daily life, with conversations that range from practical workforce implications to societal and media impacts. Episodes frequently feature a mix of technologists, journalists, entrepreneurs, and researchers who share real-world experiences—covering topics like AI in schools, the future of work, cybersecurity, mental health with AI, privacy, and the evolving role of journalism in a creator-driven information landscape. The tone tends to be practical and forward-looking, blending personal narratives with policy and ethics considerations. This show often highlights actionable takeaways for professionals and organizations navigating AI adoption, workforce changes, and responsible ... more

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