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From campus to community: University students develop innovative solutions to address community issues
The South West Community Development Council held the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium to showcase projects developed by local university students to address problems faced by the community. One such project is “SaveHor!”, a mobile application by SUTD students that helps residents reduce electricity bills and cultivate energy-saving habits.
Undergrads can get hands-on AI finance training through IBF’s new programme
The Institute of Banking and Finance, with support from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has launched the Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance for undergraduates to equip them with both applied AI and financial sector skills that are in demand. Students from SUTD may sign up for the programme.
Police release deepfake video footage and teach public the “3A Method” to spot scams
The police share the “3A Method” – Assess, Analyse, and Authenticate – to help the public identify scams involving deepfake technology. Cybersecurity experts like senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong (ISTD) also share some tips on what the public should watch out for.
MOE receives no confirmed reports of data leaks following cyberattack on Canvas learning platform
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that there were no reports on data leaks following the cyberattack on Instructure’s Canvas learning platform. Senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong (ISTD) shared his expert opinion on what it means for educational institutions even though Instructure has paid the ransom and possible long-term risks.
Scammers impersonate Prime Minister’s Secretary using deepfake technology and cheats victim out of more than S$4.9 million
A businessman was cheated out of over S$4.9 million by scammers impersonating senior government officials using deepfake technology. Senior lecturer Dr Victor Keong suggested that senior executives are accustomed to making quick decisions when matters involve sensitive issues or national interests and scammers exploit this characteristic, turning it into a weapon against them.
Heatwave driving you up the wall? 7 ways to cool your home without increasing your electricity bill
A multi-institute research study led by SUTD’s LKYCIC that found nearly half of more than 400 HDB flats were warmer than the outdoors was referenced in this article on how to cool one’s home without increasing the electricity bill. ASD’s Dr Zheng Kai also shared some insights in the article.
Nanoveu to expand drone capabilities with strategic Spinoff acquisition
Australian tech company Nanoveu has acquired SUTD start-up, Spinoff Robotics, which specialises in advanced semiconductor, visualisation and materials sciences.
Why underemployment deserves attention, even if it is voluntary
Joint research by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities was referenced in this opinion piece on underemployment.
What is OpenClaw and what are the dangers associated with it?
The Infocomm Media Development Authority has sent an advisory warning users against creating a single “all-powerful” OpenClaw agent with unrestricted access. SUTD’s Mr Jacob Chen shares some insights as to what OpenClaw is.
Why ASEAN's most dangerous work should no longer be done by humans
In this opinion piece, Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara shares why ASEAN’s most dangerous work should no longer be done by humans, and provides examples of robots that can enter into the hazardous environment first to collect data and send real-time information back to the human operator outside.
