Student develops algorithm to detect fake news under young defence scientists programme

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SINGAPORE : To tackle the problem of fake news, student Liu Haohui hopes the algorithm she has developed could help verify the reliability of news stories.

Using machine learning, the algorithm can correctly predict whether an article is real or fake with a success rate of more than 90% - comparable with other detectors used in the United States.

Her project will be one of the six representing Singapore at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Arizona, United States, next month. The one-day exhibition at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre was the culmination of the past year's YDSP activities, such as camps and lectures.

He added that in an uncertain security landscape with new emerging threats, Singapore faces the constant challenge of preparing and equipping the Singapore Armed Forces to meet future operational needs. "Defence is not something we can rely on others for. Others do not have the incentive nor the inclination, when push comes to shove, to make sure we exist or prosper," he said.

Another project that will be representing Singapore at the fair in Arizona is a waxed paper parachute prototype that can be used to deliver supplies to disaster-stricken areas.

 

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