The Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya (FILKOM UB) held a guest lecture with the theme Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity on Thursday (8/10/2024) with resource persons Prof. Ir. Anton Satria Prabuwono, S.T., S.Si, M.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., from the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Taking place at the Algoritma Auditorium, G2 Building, FILKOM UB, the event was attended by the Dean of FILKOM UB, Prof. Ir. Wayan Firdaus Mahmudy, S.Si., M.T., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eng. Herman Tolle, S.T., M.T., Head of the International Relations Office (IRO) FILKOM UB, M. Ali Fauzi, S.Kom., M.Kom., Ph.D., Head of the Informatics Engineering Department, Achmad Basuki, S.T., MMG., Ph.D., Head of the Informatics Engineering Study Program, Eko Sakti Pramukantoro, S.Kom., M.Kom., Ph.D., and Head of the Computer Science Study Program, Sabriansyah Rizqika Akbar, S.T., M.Eng.,Ph.D.
In his opening remarks, the Head of IRO hoped that the material presented in the guest lecture related to AI and Cybersecurity could provide insight to participants about the challenges and opportunities in increasingly complex cybersecurity. Ali also hoped that participants could implement the knowledge gained in everyday practice and contribute to creating a safer digital environment.
In the guest lecture material, Prof. Anton conveyed a simple definition of AI as a technology designed to make computer systems able to imitate human intellectual abilities, such as learning from experience, identifying patterns, and making decisions based on existing data.
“Artificial intelligence or AI allows computers to complete complex tasks quickly and efficiently, and adapt to situations that change over time. AI also drives innovation in various fields by helping humans solve complex problems,” explained Prof. Anton.
Furthermore, in the context of AI, there are several approaches or “scholasties” that try to explain how AI can imitate or replicate human abilities. The four main approaches that are often discussed are, first, Thinking Humanly, an approach that focuses on how humans think and tries to replicate the thought process in computer systems. This involves the study of human cognition and how the human mind can be modeled. Second, Acting Humanly, a human approach, AI is designed to act like humans. Third, Thinking Rationally, an approach that emphasizes logic and reasoning as the basis for making decisions.
AI in this approach tries to think rationally, using logical principles to reach conclusions. And fourth, Acting Rationally, an approach that emphasizes rational action based on available information. These four approaches provide different frameworks in understanding and developing artificial intelligence, each with a unique focus and methodology. The guest lecture, which was also attended by FACE IT participants, went smoothly and received a good response. (rr/UB PR/ Trans. Iir)
