#AIdevelopment

Homeland Security Department Releases Framework for Using AI in Critical Infrastructure

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November 15, 2024 at 03:26PM The Homeland Security Department’s framework advises AI developers to assess risky capabilities, align products with human-centric values, and safeguard user privacy in critical infrastructure applications. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Evaluation of Capabilities**: AI developers are advised to assess and evaluate any potentially dangerous functionalities of their products. 2. **Alignment with Human-Centric … Read more

Calif. Gov. Vetoes AI Safety Bill Aimed at Big Tech Players

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September 30, 2024 at 05:41PM California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB-1047, a bill intended to impose broad restrictions on advanced AI model developers. Despite support from AI researchers and industry, Newsom cited concerns that the bill did not consider varying AI system environments and functions. He vetoed the bill while emphasizing the need for adaptable … Read more

Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development

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September 19, 2024 at 07:38AM The Coalition for Secure AI is an open-source initiative dedicated to creating secure-by-design AI technologies. Cyware, a threat intelligence management vendor, has recently become a member, joining founding members Google and others. Three work streams have been established, focusing on software supply chain security, cybersecurity preparation, and AI risk governance, … Read more

Embedding AI security from the get go

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July 31, 2024 at 11:07AM The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is just beginning, with an estimated 250m users of AI-enabled applications and services in 2021, set to double by 2027 and reach 1bn by 2029. However, cybercriminals are also leveraging AI for more efficient attacks. Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora discusses AI’s impact … Read more

Tech Giants Agree to Standardize AI Security

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July 19, 2024 at 11:43AM The largest AI companies have formed CoSAI to prioritize security in the development and use of generative AI. This coalition aims to create guardrails and security technologies, focusing on AI and software supply chain security, protecting AI models from cyberattacks, and developing a framework for AI security. CoSAI will work … Read more

Privacy group complains to UK regulator about Meta scraping user data to train AI

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July 16, 2024 at 07:30AM The UK data rights campaign group, Open Rights Group (ORG), has filed a complaint with the data law regulator against Meta’s privacy policy change allowing user data scraping for AI models. The complaint, mirroring a similar EU protest, asserts privacy violations and urges the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to thoroughly … Read more

Senators Urge $32 Billion in Emergency Spending on AI After Finishing Yearlong Review

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May 15, 2024 at 06:36AM A bipartisan group of four senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, has proposed $32 billion in spending over three years to develop and regulate artificial intelligence. Their recommendations, released in a new report, aim to compete with other countries and address AI’s impact on jobs and society. The group … Read more

LLMs & Malicious Code Injections: ‘We Have to Assume It’s Coming’

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May 6, 2024 at 06:29PM Prompt injection engineering in large language models (LLMs) poses a significant risk to organizations, as discussed during a CISO roundtable at RSA Conference in San Francisco. CISO Karthik Swarnam warns of inevitable incidents triggered by malicious prompting, urging companies to invest in training and establish boundaries for AI usage in … Read more

Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and Others Join Government AI Safety Board Led by DHS’ Mayorkas

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April 29, 2024 at 09:55PM Leading U.S. technology CEOs, including from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, have joined a new government AI safety board to protect critical services from disruptions. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas announced the 22-member board, which also includes civil rights advocates and public officials. The board aims to harness AI’s capabilities while … Read more

Key Building Blocks to Advance American Leadership in AI

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December 20, 2023 at 07:53AM The US government has set voluntary commitments for companies to guide the development and deployment of AI tools focusing on safety, security, and trust. Google, along with other organizations, has signed on to these commitments, making specific progress toward these goals. Secure AI development and deployment will require collaboration between … Read more