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Businesses adopting AI before putting safeguards in place, with fewer than 40% of cybersecurity measures implemented
A CSA survey found that while 55% of Singapore organisations have adopted AI, they have implemented only 39% of basic AI-related cybersecurity measures, exposing businesses to growing risks. Associate Professor of Practice Victor Keong shared that although many SMEs are adopting AI without adequate policies, businesses can strengthen defences through simple, low-cost safeguards.
A hacker could threaten your water supply. These IIT students have an AI answer
Students from Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar developed an AI-powered system to identify cyberattacks on water treatment plants. The system, TrustGate, was tested on iTrust’s Secure Water Treatment (SWaT) dataset.
SMS Tan Kiat How experiences robot pushing wheelchair, emphasises the need for safe and reliable AI
In a Facebook post, Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How praised SUTD’s CoLab initiative and its “Learn, Build, Deploy” approach for empowering workers and businesses to develop practical AI solutions.
Old trades, new cafes: Can Jalan Besar keep its charm?
In this Straits Times article featuring Jalan Besar, Associate Professor of Practice Calvin Chua was quoted giving his opinion on the neighbourhood and its unique character.
Cyberattacks on European cold chain systems and spate of local data breaches prompt CSA to urge logistics, healthcare and other sectors to strengthen cyber defences
Associate Professor of Practice Victor Keong warned that cyber threats are becoming faster and harder to detect, highlighting the uneven cybersecurity preparedness of Singapore businesses, particularly SMEs, which remain vulnerable due to weak basic safeguards and limited incident response capabilities.
Cyberattacks and data breaches: how safe are our essential services and personal information?
CNA938 Rewind – SUTD Associate Professor Daisuke Mashima discussed the growing threat of cyberattacks and data breaches, the vulnerabilities faced by businesses and consumers, and efforts to protect essential services and personal information.
Asia in a dilemma over rising cooling demand
The article discusses rising cooling demand and its energy and climate implications, as deadly heat waves become more frequent. LKYCIC Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng highlighted the need for affordable cooling and accessible public cooling spaces to protect people from extreme heat.
Afore funded him, flew him to SF, then watched him scrap the plan in a week. They didn’t flinch
SUTD student Mohammed Khambhati shares his experience pivoting from Neural Drive to his new start-up, Makeable.
Fuss over AI detectors in university assessments is unnecessary
SUTD was mentioned as one of the universities that do not use AI detectors in this commentary calling for assessments to focus on critical thinking and responsible AI use. The authors highlight that universities must distinguish between capabilities students must demonstrate independently and which they should exercise collaboratively with AI so that high-scoring AI output does not mask deficiencies in essential disciplinary knowledge.
What if you simply viewed an ad and your device got infected?
In this opinion piece, ISTD’s Dr Victor Keong highlights how zero-click spyware exposes the limits of cybersecurity training and urges employers and technology companies to strengthen defences.
