Expert Comment
Warwick Professor calls for digital watermarks to combat AI deepfakes
Assistant Professor Shweta Singh of Warwick Business School commented:
“Deepfakes are an increasingly big problem for trust, elections and democracy across Britain. With the election just around the corner, it’s more important than ever that voters know that what they’re looking at is real. We’ve recently seen voters and even pundits and journalists fooled by deepfakes, including a video purporting to show Nigel Farage playing ‘Minecraft’.
Dr. Ana Raquel Nunes on unexpected heatwave
The current heatwave in the UK underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to address heat-related health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as older adults, children, those with chronic illnesses, socially isolated individuals, and outdoor workers.
Dr Minjae Kim on asteroids passing close to Earth
Dr Minjae Kim, Research Fellow, Department of Physics, comments on these space events for Asteroid Day (30 June).
Dr Minjae Kim on the Summer solstice
"The Summer solstice marks the start of the summer season and the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere."
Dr Ben Silverstone on recognising military qualifications
Dr Silverstone responds to Rishi Sunak's pledge announced on D-Day anniversary.