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Geographic diversity is key as organizations look to develop AI tools that can be adopted globally, according to Andrea Phua, senior director of the national AI group and director of the digital economy office at Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).
In response to a question about whether it was “realistic” for Singapore to remain neutral amid the Trade conflict between the United States and China Regarding AI chip exports, Phua said it would be more powerful and beneficial to have products manufactured by teams based in different global markets that can help fulfill key components in AI.
During a panel discussion held this week at Fortune’s AI Brainstorm event in Singapore, he said these include the ability to apply context of data models and integrate Risk management and security measures.
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He added that Singapore is collaborating with several countries on AI, including the United States, Porcelain, ASEAN Member Statesand the United Nationswhere Singapore currently presides The Digital Forum of Small States.
“We use these platforms to discuss how to govern AI well, what [infrastructure] “There is a need for capacity and how to learn from each other,” Phua said. He noted that these multilateral discussions help to identify security and protection risks which may occur differently in different parts of the world and provide local and regional responses. context To better translate the data.
He added that Singapore has discussions with China on AI governance and policies and works closely with the The US government in the AI ecosystem.
“It’s important to invest in international collaborations because the more we understand what’s at stake and know that we have friends and partners who will guide us along the way, the better it will be for us,” Phua said.
This could be especially valuable since Generative AI (AI gene) is increasingly being used in cyber attacks.
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In Singapore, for example, 13% of phishing emails analyzed last year were found to contain AI-generated content, according to the latest report. Singapore Cyber Landscape in 2023 report published this week by the Cyber Security Agency (CSA).
The government agency responsible for the country’s cybersecurity operations said 4,100 phishing attempts were reported to the Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) last year, down 52% from 8,500. cases in 2022However, the 2023 figure is still 30% higher than the 2021 figure, CSA noted.
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“This decline bucked a global trend of sharp increases, which were likely driven by the use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT to facilitate the production of phishing content on a large scale,” it said.
He also warned that cybersecurity researchers have predicted an increase in the scale and sophistication of phishing attacks, including AI-assisted or AI-generated phishing email messages that are personalized to the victim and contain additional content, such as fake voice messages.
“The use of artificial intelligence has brought a new dimension to cyber threats. As AI becomes more accessible and sophisticated, threat actors will also become more capable of exploiting it,” said CSA Executive Director and Cyber Security Commissioner David Koh.
“As things stand, AI already poses a formidable challenge to governments around the world. [and] “Cybersecurity professionals will know that we are just scratching the surface of the potential of next-generation AI, both for legitimate applications and malicious uses,” Koh said. He pointed to reports of AI-generated content, including deepfakes in music videos and memes, which have been used to sow discord and influence the outcome of national elections.
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At the same time, there are new opportunities to leverage AI to improve cyber resilience and defense, he said. More specifically, the technology has shown potential to detect abnormal behavior patterns and process large volumes of data logs and threat information, he noted.
“[This] “It can improve incident response and allow us to thwart cyber threats more quickly and accurately, while easing the burden on our analysts,” Koh said.
He added that the Singapore government is also working on various efforts to ensure AI is reliable, safe and secure.