This course provides participants with a foundational understanding of Generative AI, its applications, and its role in online threats such as scams, disinformation, and foreign influence. Through practical demonstrations and case studies, participants will learn to identify AI-driven risks, explore common AI tools, and gain hands-on experience with chatbot prompting, image and video generation, and detection of illicit narratives. The session is ideal for officers and professionals who require situational awareness and practical skills to mitigate evolving threats.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals interested in AI usage and online risks, including:

• Technology program managers
• Law enforcement and investigation officers
• Cyber and intelligence analysts
• Policy officers and strategy/futures planning teams
• Cybersecurity policy and governance leads
• Corporate communications and public affairs professionals
• Other professionals interested in AI usage and online risks

What You Will Learn

• Understand GenAI fundamentals – distinguish GenAI from traditional AI/ML, and grasp its underlying technologies, platforms, and ecosystem.
• Recognize GenAI’s dual role – appreciate both the opportunities and the threats it introduces in law enforcement, cyber, and strategic domains.
• Build practical proficiency – apply effective prompting techniques, experiment with AI chatbots, and explore image/video generation tools.
• Identify risks and safeguards – understand model and usage risks of GenAI, and understand confidentiality and privacy considerations when using GenAI tools
• Gain situational awareness – understand how AI can impact Singapore’s online threat landscape, including scams, disinformation, and foreign influence campaigns.
• Integrate AI into detection workflows – understand how GenAI supports the intelligence cycle, from narrative detection to reporting.