May 2, 2024 at 11:27AM Israeli AI security startup Apex emerged from stealth mode with $7 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures, with participation from angel investors, including Sam Altman. Founded in 2023, Apex aims to address security issues introduced by the increasing use of generative-AI … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 10:20AM The fast adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the Middle East and Africa is prompting organizations to increase data privacy and cloud security measures. Concerns about GenAI are driving a 24% and 17% increase in budgets for data privacy and cloud security, respectively, according to Gartner. However, the potential … Read more
December 26, 2023 at 02:02PM Generative AI tools are gaining attention across various organizations, especially in data analytics, cybersecurity, research, and marketing teams. A significant portion of respondents are either exploring or implementing these tools, with potential use cases including analyzing data, automating tasks, and improving operational speed. The widespread adoption of generative AI within … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 08:58AM The US cybersecurity agency CISA has published a document outlining its efforts to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing security and supporting critical infrastructure organizations. The document emphasizes the need to protect AI systems from threats and prevent their malicious use. CISA encourages AI system makers to … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 01:08PM Chief information security officers (CISOs) are facing challenges in the evolving threat landscape with the rise of AI. While some companies are tempted to ban AI due to concerns about bias, lack of transparency, security, and data privacy, AI brings undeniable benefits. CISOs should establish a corporate AI policy that … Read more
November 2, 2023 at 01:07PM The Persian Gulf region is focusing on generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to drive progress and become a global leader in AI. OpenAI has partnered with G42 to promote AI adoption in the UAE and Middle East. The economic impact of GenAI in the region is estimated to … Read more