February 17, 2024 at 02:45AM Google has open-sourced Magika, an advanced AI tool to identify file types, boasting a 30% accuracy boost and up to 95% higher precision on hard-to-identify content. Amid concerns about AI misuse, Google emphasizes the need for balanced regulatory AI usage and adoption. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office also raises concerns … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 03:58PM Recent events highlight the increasing threat of AI-generated deepfakes targeting US elections. The use of modern generative AI platforms poses risks such as mass influence campaigns, automated trolling, and the spread of deepfake content. Experts stress the potential for AI to amplify phishing attacks and call for measures to defend … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 07:42AM Israeli startup Aim Security raised $10 million for AI technology that secures the deployment of generative-AI utilities. Backed by YL Ventures and Cyber Club London, the company aims to provide oversight and control over AI-powered enterprise apps. It addresses the rise of ungoverned “Shadow AI tools” and the challenges they … Read more
January 30, 2024 at 11:54AM Italian regulators informed OpenAI that its ChatGPT chatbot violated the European Union’s data privacy regulations. The country’s data protection authority, Garante, discovered breaches and temporarily banned the chatbot in Italy. OpenAI has 30 days to respond to the allegations. Regulators in the U.S. and EU are also examining AI startups … Read more
December 9, 2023 at 03:00PM EU negotiators reached a historic deal on comprehensive artificial intelligence rules, addressing generative AI, face recognition surveillance, and potential risks. While hailed as a milestone, civil society groups remain cautious, seeking more robust safeguards. The AI Act, set to be voted on in early 2022, could have global implications, with … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 07:09AM Frontier AI, the latest buzzword in artificial intelligence, is generating concern about its potential dangers and the need for safeguards. The British government is hosting a two-day summit on frontier AI, drawing officials from various countries and major AI companies. While some argue for immediate regulation, the UK maintains the … Read more