- Can Epigenetic Changes Caused by Trauma Increase the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Future Generations? Are Current Treatments Still Enough?by Reva Chen, Aaron Lee, Alina Maydl, Arisha Nadeem, Sofía Pérez and Neil SaxenaAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social relationships and repetitive or restricted behavioral patterns. This paper explores whether trauma-induced epigenetic changes in parents may contribute to the development of ASD in their offspring. In addition, it evaluates the effectiveness and limitations of current treatment approaches.
- The Rise of Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges (II)by Peter Arab Oghalian, Esha Gambhir, Abdul Moiz Haider, Ethan Li and Yanxi LuGenerative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has become increasingly renowned over the years, notably since the launch of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT in 2022. In this research paper, we outline various technical aspects of GenAI and its mechanisms, with discussions on the intricate architecture of a GenAI model, how an AI model is trained and the sometimes-perplexing procedures involved in the generation of content through a prompt.
- The Rise of Generative AI: Opportunities and Challenges (I)by Isobel Bartlett, James Gikas, Ngo Suet Hon, Irakli Kupatadze and Mariana ShchotkinaGenerative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly reshaping a wide range of sectors, including business, healthcare and education, through its ability to generate personalised content and support complex tasks. This paper provides an overview of GenAI's development from early neural networks to advanced transformer-based models, highlighting its rapid adoption following the release of ChatGPT in 2022.
- How Robo-Advisors in Southeast Asia Are Reshaping Investor Behaviour Through AIby Aadya Khanna, Gyaana Khanna, Mehek Kothari and Trevor SuryaAs financial technology reshapes global investing, Southeast Asia has emerged as a key region for the evolution of robo-advisory platforms, a change driven by rising digital literacy, mobile-first behaviour and evolving generational ideals. This paper examines how robo-advisors in Southeast Asia are transforming investment behaviour through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and behavioural finance.
- Predictive Policing or Predictive Prejudice? A Study of the Legal, Historical and Ethical Implications of AI in Policingby Eylül Bozkır, Yueqi Chen, Sarah Ghulam, Qixun Ma, Raha Razmi, Rhea Swaminathan and Iniya ThiruWhile predictive policing is often illustrated as a futuristic and efficient method for crime prevention, the data that operates the whole system stems from racially discriminatory practices. This study explores how these systems risk resurfacing the same inequalities they aim to solve, and as a result, end up creating harmful feedback loops that unfairly affect marginalised communities.
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