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Ugail, H., Alawar, H.M., Zehi, A.A. et al. Evaluation of latent diffusion enhanced face recognition under forensic image degradations. Discov Computing 29, 193 (2026). ...... ....

Published on 15/9/2026

Technology

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The Race Beyond Human Intelligence

Published on 4/9/2026

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly towards systems that may one day rival or exceed human intelligence across a wide range of tasks. The race between corporations, governments and researchers creates strong incentives to prioritise capability and speed, increasing the risk that safety and control receive insufficient attention. The central challenge is not whether advanced AI will be evil, but whether humanity can ensure that a more powerful intelligence continues to act in ways compatible with human interests, values and even survival.

Quantum Machine Learning and the Next Computational Frontier

Published on 5/7/2025

Quantum computing is beginning to attract serious attention as a possible new foundation for machine learning. Quantum systems process information in fundamentally different ways from conventional computers, raising the possibility that some optimisation, search and high dimensional learning problems could eventually be tackled more efficiently....

A New Era of Generative and Multimodal AI

Published on 2/4/2023

Large language models are beginning to change our understanding of what a machine learning system can do. Their importance may extend far beyond language itself. When combined with vision, these models offer a new way of approaching visual computing, where a system may not only recognise ...

Personal

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theCircle: Fostering a Passion For Learning

Published on 13-12-2024

It is my absolute belief that education knows no limits, and that a scholarly pursuit is a lifelong pursuit. theCircle provides a physical, modern and comfortable space for the community to meet, read, and learn. It is above all, a hub for pursuing knowledge and creativity. One that I believe the community needs.

Culture

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Island Nation – The Blueprint for a Golden Age

Published on 5/1/2021

For some historians, it is innovation and discovery that symbolises a golden era. For others, it is economic or societal prosperity. The common denominator in every historical golden era, though, was a happy and thriving society.

A ‘Maldivian’ Education System

Published on 02/4/2021

There are countless students who struggle deeply with memorisation, yet are incredibly creative in their applied skills. Unfortunately, our present education system emphasises and favours rote memorisation, leaving little space for creativity. If we want to ensure that our students are emotionally and intellectually flourishing, we must not hold them back but inspire their uniqueness and incentivise them. 

Islamic Golden Age and the Maldives - An Analogy

Published on 17/10/2021

The Golden Age is not an expression thrown around lightly by historians. To encase a civilization in a golden age is to raise every societal pillar—every industry, sector and socioeconomic component—to the skies. Leaders alone cannot craft a golden age; every single person must individually thrive and contribute to collectively smith such an era. ...