On Thursday, January 9, 2025, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was held with the theme “Emerging Trends in AI and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities.” The event was attended by the Rector of Institut Teknologi Bandung, Prof. Reini Wirahadikusumah, Ph.D, who delivered the opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Ir. Y. Bandung, M.T., the head of PPTIK ITB as moderator and Laili Wahyunita, M.Cs as Master of Ceremony. The FGD featured five expert speakers who discussed various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
The FGD comprised five presentation sessions, each delivered by an expert speaker on the following topics:
- Digital Trust and AI Safety as Foundations for Smart Cities by Prof. Lam Kwok Yan from NTU
- AI and Cybersecurity: Policy & Regulation Perspectives by Prof. Dr. Ahmad M Ramli, S.H., M.H., FCBArb., CRGP. from UNPAD
- AI Literacy in the Digital Age: Benefits and Risks by Dr. Eng. Ayu Purwarianti, S.T., M.T. from ITB
- Securing AI-based Software Systems by Ir. Yudistira Dwi Wardhana Asnar, S.T., Ph.D. from ITB
- Introducing AI and Data Science for Healthcare in the Biomedical Engineering Research Group by Prof Andriyan Bayu Suksmono, M.T., Ph.D. from ITB
Interactive discussions involving participants and speakers enriched insights into the latest trends in AI and cybersecurity. Key takeaways from the FGD include:
- The importance of building a secure and trustworthy digital ecosystem to support the widespread adoption of AI.
- The need for more adaptive and collaborative regulations to address cybersecurity issues.
- The enhancement of digital and AI literacy for both the general public and professionals to mitigate the risks of technology misuse.
- Innovations in healthcare through AI must prioritize patient data privacy and security.
This FGD marked a significant initial step in formulating strategies to address challenges and leverage opportunities in the development of AI and cybersecurity. It is hoped that the outcomes of this discussion will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of policies, research, and technological applications in the future.
