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New physical security token could be introduced this year to prevent high-value transfers scams
Singapore authorities are exploring the introduction of a new physical security token based on Fast Identity Online standards to strengthen safeguards against scams involving high-value bank transfers. Professor David Yau explains how it works.
Cyber-Defence Exercise Incorporates Real Combat Intelligence for Realistic Training
The fourth Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) at SIT incorporated real cyber-operation intelligence and private-sector collaboration to strengthen readiness against evolving cyber threats. On the sidelines, DIS and SUTD launched Cyber5G, a telco-grade testbed for threat modelling and cyber training in the telecommunications sector.
Women who protect the seabed
With 75% of the world’s coral reefs at risk, including over 60% of Singapore’s, Assistant Professor Malika Meghjani at SUTD is using robotics to protect them.
Making $2k from stickers: Singapore’s Gen Z illustrators turning their bedroom doodles into dollars
Three up-and-coming local art talents/self-taught illustrators were featured, including SUTD alumnus Arissa Rashid.
Build for Good Hackathon: Innovative solutions tackling social issues
SUTD graduate Kiran Mohan and his team developed Lawify, an AI legal assistant that makes legal advice more accessible and efficient.
Singapore music-makers like Yung Raja and Jack Neo in tune with AI, but wary of its pitfalls
At SUTD, researchers developed Mustango — a text-to-music AI model that interprets detailed musical instructions such as genre, tempo, and chord progression to generate diverse music styles. Associate Professor Dorien Herremans was quoted in the article.