November 1, 2024 at 05:09AM Microsoft is delaying the release of its Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs until December to enhance user experience and address privacy concerns. Initially planned for October, Recall will allow users to explore a visual timeline of their computing activities but will require opt-in for security reasons. **Meeting Takeaways – … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 09:25AM Apple has launched its Private Cloud Compute Virtual Research Environment, inviting researchers to validate its privacy claims and offering substantial monetary rewards for identifying vulnerabilities. The initiative aims to enhance AI security while ensuring user privacy, complemented by accessible source code on GitHub for deeper analysis. ### Meeting Takeaways (October … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 05:25AM The White House has implemented new regulations for AI usage by US national security and intelligence agencies, aiming to harness the technology’s potential while safeguarding against associated risks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **New Regulations Introduced**: The White House has implemented new rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence by US national … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 08:49AM Deceptive Delight is a new AI jailbreak that manipulates generative AI by embedding unsafe topics within harmless narratives, achieving a 65% success rate across eight models in testing. The information was published in a post on SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Overview of Deceptive Delight**: A new AI jailbreak named “Deceptive … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 11:51PM India’s Reserve Bank Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das, cautioned that while AI offers financial growth opportunities, it also poses systemic risks and concentration concerns in the financial sector. He emphasized the importance of risk mitigation measures for banks and highlighted the need for improved cross-border payment systems and vigilance against misinformation … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 10:21AM Visa intends to acquire Featurespace, a developer of real-time AI payments protection technology. Featurespace’s solutions analyze transaction data to detect fraud and financial crime. The acquisition is expected to enhance Visa’s fraud detection capabilities and provide benefits to financial institutions and consumers. The transaction is set to close in fiscal … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 08:03AM Sen. Cardin was targeted in a sophisticated deepfake operation, where a caller posing as a former Ukrainian official engaged in a video call to gather politically charged information. Experts believe advances in generative AI have made such schemes more believable and easier to conduct. Officials warn of more attempts in … Read more
September 26, 2024 at 02:37PM The House committee advanced a bill allowing the NIST to formalize reporting of AI security vulnerabilities, facing funding concerns. The bipartisan AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act, now at full Congress, mandates NIST to incorporate AI systems into NVD. There’s concern over funding and clarifying certain terms in the … Read more
September 25, 2024 at 05:48PM OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, announced her departure in a written statement, citing the need for personal exploration. Despite praising the company and its CEO Sam Altman, Murati felt compelled to step away. Last year, she briefly served as interim CEO, a position now held by Altman following significant … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 09:48AM The U.N. advisory body stressed the urgent need for global governance of artificial intelligence and proposed establishing inclusive institutions to regulate it. AI was recognized for its potential to benefit society, but also warned of risks and inequities if left unchecked. The report outlined principles and recommendations for governing AI, … Read more