S.U.R.E. generative AI programmes
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Generative AI, Deepfakes and the Dangers of Misinformation
Synopsis
Learn how generative A.I. tools might be exploited by bad actors to create online falsehoods and how to safeguard yourself against them.
In this interactive talk, the speakers will share about:
- The capabilities of generative A.I. tools like chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot), image generators (Dall-E and MidJourney), and video generators (RunwayML, deepfakes)
- How these tools may be exploited by bad actors to facilitate online harms such as misinformation and scams
- How you can apply different tools and techniques to identify A.I.-generated text, images and videos.
This talk features interactive quizzes and activities conducted via your smartphones and is suitable for ages 13 and above.
Schedule
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| Date | Time | Venue | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2024 | 7.00pm - 8.30pm | This session will be conducted online via Zoom. |
English |
| 29 May 2024 | 7.00pm - 8.30pm | This session will be conducted online via Zoom. |
English |
Speaker profiles
Damien Wang (Senior Librarian / Senior Manager)
Damien is a Senior Librarian with more than 20 years of experience in content creation and training. A member of the S.U.R.E. team since its inception in 2012, he has developed courseware and conducted workshops on information literacy and combating fake news. He currently leads a team which develops new content, courseware, and programmes to educate the public about new trends in online misinformation and disinformation, particularly through the use and misuse of generative A.I.
Jessie Yak (Librarian / Manager)
Jessie Yak is an Outreach Librarian, and has been with the National Library Board for almost a decade. She is a bibliophile, who is passionate about promoting the knowledge and importance of information literacy to the public.
Mervin Ang (Librarian / Manager)
Mervin is a librarian and manager with more than 8 years of experience in NLB’s S.U.R.E. team. With his passion and specialty in public education and content creation, he has conducted several talks, workshops and tours to a diverse public audience of more than 40,000 individuals, along with spear-heading various collaborative projects with various agencies and schools.
Nadia Ramli (Librarian / Manager)
Nadia Ramli (Librarian, Outreach) has been with the National Library Board (NLB) for more than 7 years. She has conducted numerous tours and talks for children, students and adults during her time at NLB. She believes that information literacy is an important skill for all ages, be it researching projects for school or discerning information on social media.