As part of the ETH Unterwegs outreach programme, ETH Zurich brings science and technology directly into schools. At the recent visit to Kantonsschule Schaffhausen, computer science student Michelle Honegger was at our stand to answer students’ questions and share insights into CS studies. Watch the TV segment from 1:37
Microsoft is officially phasing out RC4, a legacy cryptographic cipher that has lingered in Windows authentication for decades, forcing organizations to confront outdated security choices embedded in modern identity systems. Kenny Paterson, professor of information security at our department, notes that such legacy algorithms persist not because they are trusted, but because they are deeply embedded in older software stacks that are difficult or costly to modernize. Read more.
This article explores how university research underpins AI innovation at Google. Jeff Dean, Google’s Chief Scientist, discusses this topic alongside Urs Hölzle, an ETH D-INFK alumnus and longtime Google executive, highlighting the lasting impact of academic research on technological breakthroughs. Read more.