Combating the Rise of Federally Aimed Malicious Intent

November 15, 2024 at 10:07AM The public sector faces a growing security crisis due to deepfake videos, AI threats, and cyberattacks, pressuring federal agencies to enhance employee skills and cybersecurity measures. Agencies must address workforce skills gaps, prioritize training, and implement active cybersecurity strategies to combat evolving threats and protect national security effectively. ### Meeting … Read more

LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in UK Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO

September 21, 2024 at 10:19AM LinkedIn has suspended processing users’ data in the U.K. for training AI models after concerns were raised about using U.K. user information. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office intends to monitor companies offering generative AI capabilities to ensure data protection. Users outside Europe can opt out of their data being used … Read more

LinkedIn Addresses User Data Collection for AI Training

September 20, 2024 at 01:30PM LinkedIn allegedly used user data to train its AI models without informing users. After criticism, the company updated its privacy policy, confirming the automatic collection of user data for AI training. This sparked concerns over privacy and consent, especially regarding data use for AI model training. LinkedIn’s practices have faced … Read more

Meta to Train AI Models Using Public U.K. Facebook and Instagram Posts

September 17, 2024 at 11:03PM Meta will start training its AI systems with public content from adult users in the UK on Facebook and Instagram. Users aged 18 and above will receive notifications explaining the process and how to object. Meta paused similar efforts in the EU but received support from the UK’s ICO. The … Read more

The Secrets of Hidden AI Training on Your Data

June 27, 2024 at 08:10AM The article discusses the hidden risks of AI-driven SaaS applications, highlighting concerns such as data utilization, third-party sharing, and compliance. It emphasizes the potential exposure of intellectual property and sensitive data, as well as the challenges of navigating data opt-out processes. The importance of understanding and managing these risks is … Read more

Why You Need to Know Your AI’s Ancestry

March 13, 2024 at 10:33AM AI is rapidly transforming daily life but can be used for good or harm. Data quality is crucial as bad data leads to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and misinformation. Secure-by-design and curated data training are proposed solutions. The urgency to address AI security is emphasized, as it impacts critical systems and national … Read more