August 2, 2024 at 10:06AM The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, which came into effect on Thursday, aims to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights in the bloc while promoting innovation in the AI industry. It covers AI products and services, categorizing them by risk levels. Certain high-risk AI systems will face bans, and non-compliant companies may … Read more
July 30, 2024 at 03:08PM AI Pulse provides insights on the challenges and importance of AI regulation. The second edition discusses Brazil’s action against Meta’s data scraping, copyright issues with AI training data, and law enforcement warnings on deepfakes. It highlights the need for robust regulations and proactive measures to ensure data privacy and integrity … Read more
July 24, 2024 at 08:39AM Vanta, a security and compliance solutions provider, has raised $150 million in a Series C funding round, bringing their total funding to $353 million. The latest funding, led by Sequoia Capital, values the company at $2.45 billion. Vanta plans to use the funds for expansion and accelerating AI product innovation. … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 05:03AM The “AI Leaders Spill Their Secrets” webinar, hosted by Sigma Computing, featured prominent AI experts including Michael Ward from Sardine, Damon Bryan from Hyperfinity, and Stephen Hillian from Astronomer. The panel discussed AI applications, future trends, regulatory considerations, and Sigma’s role in enabling AI advancements, emphasizing the importance of innovation … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 05:02PM Tumeryk Inc. announces the launch of the Tumeryk AI Security Studio, providing tools to simulate and enhance generative AI (gen AI) security. The studio includes a large language model (LLM) vulnerability scanner and the Gen AI Firewall. Tumeryk also hosts a free webinar on generative AI security and risk mitigation. … Read more
July 5, 2024 at 10:21AM A panel at Black Hat 2024 in Las Vegas will explore AI safety, emphasizing the responsibility of organizations and security professionals. Led by Nathan Hamiel, it will address the intersection of AI safety and security, technical and human harms, and the importance of organizations taking responsibility for the safety of … Read more
July 4, 2024 at 03:11AM Brazil’s data protection authority, ANPD, has temporarily banned Meta from using users’ personal data to train AI algorithms due to inadequate legal basis, lack of transparency, and risks to children. Meta must comply within five days or face fines. This mirrors pushback in the EU over AI training data. The … Read more
May 30, 2024 at 01:21PM Microsoft introduces Windows Recall, using AI to create a searchable digital memory of every activity on a Windows computer. The feature has raised privacy concerns with its frequent screen snapshots and local storage of user data. While Microsoft emphasizes local processing and encryption, security experts and privacy advocates remain wary … Read more
May 29, 2024 at 06:35PM Summary: The RSA 2024 conference highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance in the cybersecurity industry. The event covered key topics such as data protection, AI deployment, and security posture management. Discussions focused on addressing AI-related risks and threats, as well as the convergence of NGSIEM … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 06:25PM RSAC 2024 showcased cutting-edge innovations in cybersecurity, particularly in data governance, AI deployment, and security posture management. Discussions centered on securing AI, proactive security posture management, and the convergence of NGSIEM and XDR technologies. The event reflected the industry’s heightened focus on cyber defense in response to evolving threats and … Read more