David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

The Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in 1978. In 2005, Professor Cheriton made a transformational gift to the school that supports named chairs, faculty fellowships, and graduate scholarships.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is something that is experienced in vastly different ways by Autistic people. Some Autistic children have idiosyncrasies with behaviour, emotion and communication, which may cause them to be excluded or to face barriers to access services. Because our society is not great at including Autistic people, many must adapt or conform to be accepted

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Watermarks cannot deter deepfakes

New research from the University of Waterloo’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute demonstrates that any artificial intelligence (AI) image watermark can be removed, without the attacker needing to know the design of the watermark, or even whether an image is watermarked to begin with.

For many students at Waterloo, the co-op program is more than just a way to gain work experience, it’s a transformative journey that shapes their career after graduation. This is especially true for computer science alumni Henry Shi (BCS' 14). With a passion for tech and business, he honed his skills through co-op terms at Scotia Capital and Bloomberg Sports, eventually venturing into Silicon Valley.

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