All CS in the Media
13 August 2024
Despite the global rise in ransomware attacks, “the increase is not at an alarming rate”, Associate Professor Liang Zhenkai from the National University of Singapore’s department of computer science told CNA. “Ransomware has been around for many years, with a big surge during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the large-scale work from home arrangement,” he explained. He urged firms to remain vigilant, including by having good data backup and recovery as well as cyber hygiene processes. These include not downloading and running programmes from unknown sources, and not using accounts with administrator privileges for day-to-day tasks.
31 July 2024
"Computer science is not just about AI," said Kan Min Yen, an associate professor of computer science at the National University of Singapore.
"Proper development and use of AI still require fundamental knowledge of software engineering, data management, and security, all tenets of a holistic computing education," he added.
While some may think that tools like GitHub Copilot will render them obsolete, Kan said such concerns may be overblown.
Software professionals, he said, could still add value by understanding the limitations of AI tools and how to troubleshoot them.
"You would go to a mechanic to fix a car and to someone who knows the math and training methods for large language modules to fix and diagnose problems with LLMs, such as ChatGPT," Kan explained.
31 July 2024
Dr Sanka Rasnayaka, a lecturer from the department of computer science at the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing, cautioned against giving biometric data to private entities.
He noted that governments are held to higher standards in safeguarding biometric data and maintaining transparency about its use.
Dr Rasnayaka, who researches biometrics and artificial intelligence, said biometrics can be misused for identity theft, surveillance and discrimination, as it reveals information such as a person’s age, race, gender and even certain medical conditions.
In a data leak or breach involving personal biometric data, the effects might be irreversible if bad actors get their hands on the information.
“Criminals could use stolen biometric data to impersonate victims on platforms that rely on biometric identity, such as banks and government services,” he said. “Biometric data cannot be changed, making any breach potentially lifelong.”
3 July 2024
The “Emerging Rockstar” segment in IEEE Pervasive Computing highlights rising stars in the field of pervasive computing through captivating interviews. In the series’ inaugural article, Dr. Lakmal Meegahapola, a member of IEEE Pervasive Computing's editorial board, conducts an interview with Dr. Jingxian Wang, an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore.
5 June 2024
Professor Anthony Tung explores the topic of deepfake scams, their prevalence and how ordinary people can identify and prevent themselves from being deceived by them.
25 May 2024
Associate Professor Terence Sim of the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Trusted Internet and Community said AI-generated porn is “certainly a very pressing issue”.
2 May 2024
“It’s a difficult balancing act,” says Ooi Wei Tsang, an associate professor in the School of Computing at the National University of Singapore. “Given that large language models are evolving rapidly, we are still learning how to do this.”
5 April 2024
Professor Anthony Tung discusses the impact of Open AI Sora on various industries on Hello Singapore.
25 March 2024
Launched on March 25, the NUS AI Institute (NAII) will conduct research on how to address the ethical concerns and risks associated with AI and to apply AI across various domains such as education, healthcare, finance and sustainability.
The Straits Times, 25 March 2024
10 March 2024
In the documentary, Associate Professor Terence Sim discusses the alarming ease with which deepfakes can be created and their astonishingly convincing nature.
Channel News Asia, 10 March 2024
CH 5 Talking Point, 6 March 2024
8 March 2024
Associate Professor Bryan Low leads an accelerated Master’s programme in AI, providing early research exposure to Singaporean undergraduates. The programme emphasises energy-efficient AI and reliability, offering opportunities for students and researchers to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the field.
Channel News Asia, 9 March 2024
CH 5 News Tonight, 8 March 2024
4 March 2024
Associate Professor Terence Sim analysed OpenAI's showcase videos, uncovering subtle clues that can help identify AI-generated content.
