#AIethics

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

Is a CPO Still a CPO? The Evolving Role of Privacy Leadership

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October 17, 2024 at 10:06AM The role of the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is evolving amidst increasing data breaches and regulatory demands. CPOs now juggle diverse responsibilities, integrating privacy with security and AI governance. Effective data management requires collaboration across teams, emphasizing the need for a robust privacy framework that enhances overall organizational resilience. ### … Read more

Why Your Identity Is the Key to Modernizing Cybersecurity

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October 14, 2024 at 10:05AM In today’s digital landscape, sophisticated threats from criminal organizations and nation-states challenge security. The traditional moat-and-castle framework is outdated, giving way to a zero-trust model emphasizing identity verification. With AI’s rise, a robust identity-centric approach is crucial for securing data and facilitating seamless, secure collaboration across organizations. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … 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

Slack Patches AI Bug That Let Attackers Steal Data From Private Channels

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August 22, 2024 at 11:47AM Salesforce’s Slack AI has patched a flaw identified by security firm PromptArmor, which could have allowed attackers to steal data from private Slack channels or engage in secondary phishing within the platform. The flaw is related to the use of a language model that did not recognize malicious instructions, enabling … Read more

CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer

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August 3, 2024 at 12:24PM CISA appointed Lisa Einstein as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Einstein, who has been leading CISA’s AI efforts since 2023, served as the Executive Director of the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. CISA’s Director, Jen Easterly, expressed enthusiasm for Einstein’s new role, emphasizing the importance of responsible governance and secure … 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

AI Remains a Wild Card in the War Against Disinformation

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July 18, 2024 at 10:04AM The proliferation of open source generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and DeepSwap, along with social media’s dissemination capabilities, exacerbate challenges in preventing the spread of harmful fake content, as highlighted by the World Economic Forum. Governments and social media companies have introduced guidelines and legislation to address … Read more

Friend or Foe? AI’s Complicated Role in Cybersecurity

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July 3, 2024 at 10:06AM The rush to adopt cloud technology left many organizations grappling with security and management concerns. A similar phenomenon is now occurring with artificial intelligence (AI), where companies are implementing AI solutions without understanding the associated risks. Despite the potential benefits, haphazard AI use can lead to significant security vulnerabilities, emphasizing … Read more

Microsoft Details ‘Skeleton Key’ AI Jailbreak Technique

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June 28, 2024 at 09:33AM Microsoft recently revealed an artificial intelligence jailbreak technique, called Skeleton Key, able to trick gen-AI models into providing restricted information. The technique was tested on various AI models, potentially bypassing safety measures. Microsoft reported its findings to developers and implemented mitigations in its AI products, including Copilot AI assistants. From … Read more