Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

07/09/2026

As AI becomes increasingly capable of generating films and other creative content, what will audiences continue to value about human creativity?

WKWSCI Asst Prof Pei Sze Chow recently shared her insights with The Straits Times and CNA on the growing use of AI in filmmaking and how audiences are responding.

Speaking to The Straits Times about the unexpected box-office success of Chinese animated film Niu Lai, Asst Prof Pei Sze suggested that its popularity could point to growing “AI fatigue”, with audiences increasingly drawn to content that is visibly human-made, even when it may be imperfect.

She also discussed how social media and algorithms can amplify “hate-watching”, where negative reactions can still translate into high engagement, views and attention.

In a CNA Explains segment on the future of AI-generated films, Asst Prof Pei Sze weighed in on the wider questions surrounding AI and filmmaking as the technology makes content production faster, cheaper and more accessible.

As AI continues to change how films are made, the conversations also raise a larger question about what audiences value in creative work, and the role human creativity will continue to play.

Read The Straits Times article: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/niu-lai-is-the-most-profitable-film-of-all-time-but-does-the-power-of-hate-watching-have-its-limits

Watch the CNA Explains segment: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cna-explains-are-ai-films-novelty-or-are-they-here-stay-6364876

Discover how the Chinese film Niu Lai gained box-office success through hate-watching amid AI fatigue and changing audience media preferences. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

07/09/2026

28/08/2026

The changing media landscape may be reshaping how journalism is produced and consumed, but the fundamentals of good journalism remain as important as ever.

At the Asia Journalism Fellowship (AJF) 2026 Public Engagement Forum at , journalists, editors, factcheckers, researchers and students discussed how AI, social media and independent news creators are changing the practice of journalism.

In her keynote, award-winning journalist and AJF alumna Natashya Gutierrez shared how journalists and news organisations are adapting to new platforms and audiences, while continuing to prioritise reporting from the ground, building sources, verifying information and maintaining credibility.

The conversation continued through a panel and breakout sessions exploring audience trust, news influencers, journalism ethics in the age of AI, and the changing role of journalists.

Hosted by WKWSCI in partnership with Temasek Foundation and the Institute of Policy Studies - IPS, National University of Singapore, the forum explored how journalism can continue to evolve while staying focused on credible, responsible and meaningful stories that matter.

Read more and watch the keynote and panel discussion here: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/news-events/news/detail/asia-journalism-fellowship-forum-explores-the-changing-face-of-journalism-in-the-age-of-ai-and-influencers

27/08/2026

Just 3 days left to apply for the i-SEA Fellowship Programme 2026!

Take your content creation further and learn how to create responsibly and make an impact online.

If you are a student content creator from Southeast Asia, China or India, join fellow creators from across the region to learn from leading content creators and industry experts, visit media and content organisations, and gain hands-on experience tackling real-world AI and social media challenges.

Overseas participants will enjoy a fully funded immersion week in Singapore, while Singapore-based participants will receive a stipend and hotel stay in the city.

📅 Applications close 30 August 2026
🔗 Find out more and apply at iseafellowship.com

The i-SEA Fellowship Programme is back for 2026, returning bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever.

Following a successful inaugural year, we are raising the bar with an enhanced programme designed to equip Southeast Asia's next generation of ethical content creators and digital leaders.

Organised by IN-cube at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), NTU Singapore, and supported by Temasek Foundation and the NTU CoHASS ACI Mobility Fund, the month-long hybrid fellowship offers participants the opportunity to:

✨ Experience a fully funded immersion week in Singapore
✨ Learn directly from leading content creators and industry experts
✨ Go behind the scenes at leading media and content creation organisations
✨ Collaborate with like-minded peers from across Southeast Asia
✨ Tackle real-world AI and social media challenges in an international hackathon alongside top student creators from Southeast Asia, India, and China

Whether you are looking to sharpen your storytelling, grow your digital influence, or create meaningful impact online, the i-SEA Fellowship 2026 is your opportunity to learn, innovate, and lead alongside the region's brightest young creators.

Applications are now open, but places are limited. Secure your spot and be part of the next cohort shaping the future of responsible digital content.

🔗 Learn more: iseafellowship.com
📅 Application deadline: 30 August 2026

27/08/2026

The Asian Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) Conference 2026 brought fact-checkers, researchers and practitioners from across Asia to to share their experiences and approaches to tackling misinformation and disinformation.

Under the theme “Defending Truth. Designing Resilience.”, speakers discussed some of the challenges facing fact-checkers today, from declining trust in media and coordinated influence campaigns.

AI was also a key part of the conversation. As AI-generated content becomes more convincing, fact-checkers can take longer to verify and debunk false information. At the same time, even genuine content can increasingly be questioned as AI-generated, making it more challenging to determine what is real and what is not.

The conference also explored how young people can play a part in tackling misinformation. In his keynote address, Professor Masato Kajimoto from The University of Hong Kong shared insights on student-led fact-checking and the role young people how young people can contribute to fact-checking efforts.

The programme continued with a closed-door workshop by the Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety (CATOS), exploring tools for fact-checking, deepfake detection and content provenance, and how these can support verification efforts and strengthen digital trust.

Co-organised by Black Dot Research and NTU’s Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube), the two-day programme provided an opportunity for the regional fact-checking community to exchange experiences, ideas and practices.

Thank you to all our speakers and participants for joining us and contributing to the discussions.

24/08/2026

18/08/2026

What does journalism need now? How do journalists keep their focus on stories that matter as AI, algorithms and influencers reshape how news is produced, shared and consumed?

The Asia Journalism Fellowship (AJF) 2026 Public Engagement Forum, hosted at WKWSCI, in partnership with Temasek Foundation and the Institute of Policy Studies - IPS, brings together journalists, editors, fact-checkers, researchers and students from across Asia to examine the changing practice of journalism and the choices journalists face in a fast-moving media landscape.

The forum will feature a keynote by AJF alumna Natashya Gutierrez, award-winning journalist, independent news creator and former President of Rappler. This year's AJF Fellows will also take part in a panel discussion and breakout sessions where they will meet with more than 60 aspiring journalists from local institutions.

Through conversations spanning AI, misinformation, social media, audience trust and newsroom change, the forum asks what it takes for journalism to remain credible, responsible and relevant.

We look forward to welcoming the 2026 AJF Fellows, speakers and participants to WKWSCI for an afternoon of regional perspectives and exchange.

17/08/2026

As becomes a bigger part of how we work with data and make decisions, understanding how to use it responsibly is becoming increasingly important.

Join Mr Francis Tay, Part-time Lecturer for the MSc in Knowledge Management, for the final session in the Knowledge Management (KM) Webinar Series as he explores AI ethics across the data lifecycle, from how data is collected and prepared to how it is used for AI and decision-making.

Discover key considerations such as fairness, privacy, transparency, and accountability, and how these principles can help us make more thoughtful and responsible choices.

📅 Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/9vseWM9UST

Don't miss the final session as we round off the series with another timely conversation on navigating the evolving world of AI and knowledge management.

13/08/2026

How do we navigate a world increasingly shaped by “fake news”?

Join us at the Asian Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) Conference 2026, co-organised by the Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube) at NTU and Black Dot Research.

Bringing together fact-checkers and disinformation researchers from across Asia, the conference will explore current challenges, innovations and research in the field. Hear from those working on the frontlines and exchange insights, experiences and best practices on tackling misinformation and disinformation across the region.

📅 Date: 24 August 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Large TV Studio, WKWSCI

Registration is open for the main conference on 24 August. Seats are limited. Register here: https://event.ntu.edu.sg/asian-fact-checkers-network-conference-2026