Mr Brandon Tan Jun Wen is a Research Officer with the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Brandon Tan Jun Wen (7)
Using Large Language Models to Disrupt Scammers in Southeast Asia
Brandon Tan Jun Wen
The adoption of scambaiting Large Language Models (LLM) could give regional governments a decisive edge against scam syndicates, but such Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven anti-scam measures come with their own challenges.
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Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s ‘Professional Son’
Brandon Tan Jun Wen
Bobby’s satirical skewering of nepotism and corruption strongly appeals to Southeast Asians, who share disillusionment and a desire to laugh at a system seen as unfair and ineffective.
Rethinking GenAI Visuals in Government Communications
Brandon Tan Jun Wen
Governments are turning to generative AI to assist in public communications, sparking backlash from the public over the quality and intent of such visuals. A better approach would be to pair GenAI with human expertise.
Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s ‘Professional Son’
Brandon Tan Jun Wen
Bobby’s satirical skewering of nepotism and corruption strongly appeals to Southeast Asians, who share disillusionment and a desire to laugh at a system seen as unfair and ineffective.
Manufacturing Cruelty: Macaques Exploited by Content Farms for Profit in Vietnam
Brandon Tan Jun Wen
Some digital media companies are exploiting animals for profit in Vietnam. This needs to be curbed through active community policing and effective online moderation.