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
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
September 20, 2024 at 10:04AM The Verizon “Data Breach Investigations Report” (DBIR) is a highly credible annual report providing valuable insights into data breaches and cyber threats. The 2024 report raised questions about the role of generative AI in cyberattacks in contrast to the findings. Six use cases of generative AI in cybercrime were highlighted, … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 11:50AM Gartner has reported the phasing out of SOAR in favor of AI-based solutions. This article details four key security automation use cases: enriching Indicators of Compromise, monitoring the external attack surface, scanning for web application vulnerabilities, and monitoring email addresses for stolen credentials. Each use case includes an automation workflow … Read more
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
September 11, 2024 at 01:11PM StackGen, formerly appCD, closed a $12.3M seed round led by Thomvest Ventures with existing investors, and appointed Arshad Sayyad as Chief Business Officer. Its funding will accelerate product development and enhance its go-to-market strategy. StackGen is revolutionizing infrastructure from code and providing seamless, full-stack solutions to meet growing demand from … Read more
September 11, 2024 at 11:24AM SplxAI, an early-stage startup, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Inovo.vc, with additional investments from Runtime Ventures, South Central Ventures, and angel investors. Founded in 2023, SplxAI aims to provide a security platform to identify vulnerabilities in AI chatbots and conversational systems, with plans to build an … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 10:24AM The use of Generative AI in workplaces is widespread, with about a quarter of employees using or having tried it. Research on 1,000 enterprise employees revealed that once users start using GenAI, they heavily engage with an average of 8.25 apps per month. Content creation is the dominant use case, … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 07:12AM Summary: After a period of hype, the AI market is undergoing a correction, with Gartner mentioning a “trough of disillusionment.” However, companies like Apple and Google are successfully integrating AI into consumer products. While generative AI shows promise in areas like code generation and customer support, concerns about adoption costs, … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 09:30AM Iran is ramping up online activity to potentially influence the U.S. election, including phishing attacks on a presidential campaign. Microsoft’s report reveals Iran’s evolving tactics, such as creating fake news sites and impersonating activists. The report also indicates Russia and China exploiting U.S. political polarization. As Election Day approaches, foreign … Read more