July 18, 2024 at 04:00AM Meta has suspended the use of generative artificial intelligence in Brazil following objections from the country’s data protection authority over privacy concerns. The halt is due to talks with Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority to address the issue. This follows a trend of tech giants facing regulatory challenges over data … Read more
July 5, 2024 at 12:42PM OpenAI experienced an undisclosed breach in early 2023, where attacker stole employee forum discussions. The event raised internal concerns over security measures. Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI employee, expressed concerns over AGI security and was fired. This incident illuminates internal disagreements on OpenAI’s security approach and its impact on national … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 08:18AM The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) introduced a new strategy for open-source intelligence (OSINT), highlighting its significance in information gathering. The exponential growth of digital data has challenged traditional OSINT methods, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the field, enabling more efficient data … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 09:35AM 1touch.io has launched its mainframe security posture management (MSPM) product, utilizing contextual AI to enhance data discovery and classification accuracy. Mainframes, supporting majority of global IT workloads, face security challenges in hybrid cloud environments. MSPM offers comprehensive visibility and fast database scanning, integrating with mainframe data sources and supporting various … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 08:32AM AI model weights control system outputs, but if altered or “poisoned,” they can produce erroneous and potentially dangerous results. Securing these weights is crucial for maintaining the reliability and safety of artificial intelligence systems. This was highlighted in a post on SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 07:52AM Chorology.ai launched a platform for data security risk and compliance management, helping organizations control data across on-premises and cloud environments. The platform leverages AI to provide data discovery, classification, and mapping, aiming to protect sensitive data from internal and external threats while reducing overall data management costs. The founding team … Read more
June 14, 2024 at 10:27AM Retired U.S. Army General and former NSA Director Paul M. Nakasone has joined the Board of Directors and Safety and Security Committee at OpenAI. His cybersecurity insights will contribute to understanding AI’s role in strengthening cybersecurity. Nakasone’s experience aligns with OpenAI’s mission to ensure safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence. … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 02:42PM OpenAI has flagged five influence operations from China, Iran, Israel, and Russia, all employing AI tools to spread political messaging, but with insignificant impact. Notable activities include Spamouflage from China, Bad Grammar targeting Eastern Europe and the United States, Doppelganger engaging on various platforms, and IUVM from Iran. OpenAI is … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 07:36AM OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the U.N. telecommunications agency’s annual gathering at the AI for Good conference, discussing AI’s societal promise, but faced scrutiny over governance and an AI voice controversy. The discontent coincided with concerns about OpenAI’s business practices and AI safety. The two-day event also focused on AI … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 04:21AM OpenAI revealed five covert influence operations from China, Iran, Israel, and Russia, utilizing AI to manipulate public discourse. These operations involved generating and posting comments, articles, and social media content across various platforms to influence audiences in different regions. Meta also disclosed details of additional influence operations targeting users in … Read more