Eugene Ch'ng

I’m heading to SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 in #HongKong this 15-18 Dec! Looking forward to connecting with peers & exploring the latest in CG, AI & interactive tech with the global community. Who else is going? Register here:invt.io/1txbjfs36ps #SIGGRAPHAsia2025 #HongKong

A new Internet Archaeology article on the Neolithic pit structure at Durrington Walls Henge includes new OSL dates and sedaDNA environmental studies. Results indicate a cohesive pit structure at a massive scale. doi.org/10.11141/ia.69… #Stonehenge @UniofBradford #archaeology

Interactive story of how I discovered my ancestral home. It is done by the city’s media, there might be an English version in the future! v.eqxiu.com/s/r6lwrTu6?bt=…

@elonmusk @grok @grok is this true?

We have improved @Grok significantly. You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions.

@stats_feed AirAsia? It can’t be true airlinequality.com/airline-review…

World's best low-cost airlines, 2024. 1. 🇲🇾 AirAsia 2. 🇪🇸 Volotea 3. 🇸🇦 Flynas 4. 🇫🇷 Transavia France 5. 🇮🇳 Indigo 6. 🇪🇸 Vueling Airlines 7. 🇱🇻 airBaltic 8. 🇪🇸 Iberia Express 9. 🇮🇪 Ryanair 10. 🇬🇧 easyJet 11. 🇦🇪 flyDubai 12. 🇬🇧 Jet2 13. 🇩🇪 Eurowings (SkyTrax)

#culturalheritage #DigitalHeritage #VR

How my ancestral family journeyed across four continents was featured in Quanzhou Evening News, based on the concept of ‘Memory Anchors’ which I first spoke (TEDxNingbo 2017) and expanded as an article, on how virtual environments can revive our personal and familial memories.

The narrative underscores cultural pride, the impact of China’s development, and my family’s aspirations to bridge global connections while preserving our heritage.

My family’s story reflects broader initiatives by Quanzhou’s Overseas Chinese Federation, which leverages digital platforms to help diaspora communities trace their roots.

The story traces a my ancestor and family’s multi-generational journey from Quanzhou, Fujian Province to Southeast Asia and beyond, culminating in a heartfelt reunion aided by digital technology.

Ch’ng E. (2022) Virtual Environments as Memory Anchors. In Ch’ng E., Chapman H., Gaffney V. and Wilson, A., Visual Heritage: Digital Approaches in Heritage Science, Springer Cultural Computing Series, pp 527–543.

Do 2D or immersive 360° documentaries on ethnic minority culture contribute more to knowledge retention and educational outcomes? Check out our new article! View the Open Access article here: lnkd.in/gZv2eQAj #digitalheritage #culturalheritage

Children are like #chatgpt #LLMs they spill out nonsense even when they don’t know the answers… 🤣

Reshaping Business With Artificial Intelligence sloanreview.mit.edu/projects/resha…

AI is a medium more than just a tool, and the implications are damning, #TEDx youtu.be/anezucvMOzo?si…

@elonmusk AI therefore is a medium and not just a tool youtu.be/anezucvMOzo?si…

The problem is not just Google Gemini, it’s Google search too

Is AI a tool or a medium? Although undeniably useful, generative AI as a medium can subtly bend the mind of users, shaping our perception in a way that makes us think that the output was exactly as a result of our intention, input and expected outcome... youtube.com/watch?v=anezuc…

Got a surprise hug from my PhD graduate Danzhao Cheng today, she broke rules and bypassed everyone, coming straight to me with open arms. I was almost in tears and of course a very proud supervisor ☺️