June 6, 2024 at 03:30AM Jaime Teevan, chief scientist at Microsoft Research, discussed the data privacy implications of Microsoft’s Recall tool at the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence’s conference. She emphasized the importance of rethinking data usage in the context of generative AI. Teevan reassured that Recall stores data locally and prioritizes data protection, despite … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 09:30AM Hypr, a passwordless authentication provider, received $30 million from Silver Lake Waterman, bringing the total funding to over $127 million. The New York-based company offers a passwordless authentication solution supporting secure logins on mobile and web. The recent investment will be used to develop technologies to combat generative AI-driven credential-based … Read more
June 2, 2024 at 05:32PM Trend Micro is showcasing its integration of NVIDIA NIM inference microservices at COMPUTEX in Taipei, with a focus on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for next-generation data centers. The demonstrations and speaking sessions will highlight the advanced AI capabilities of Trend Vision One platform and its integration with NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure for … Read more
May 23, 2024 at 02:15PM A Silicon Valley firm used generative AI to collect and analyze non-classified data on Chinese fentanyl trafficking. U.S. intelligence agencies embraced the technology, leading to successful results in identifying illicit activities. Despite its potential, concerns remain about security, privacy, and the technology’s limitations. The CIA, in particular, is cautiously experimenting … Read more
May 21, 2024 at 07:21AM The Central Intelligence Agency is embracing generative AI to enhance its mission, focusing on open-source applications, including a ChatGPT-like tool. Nand Mulchandani, the agency’s chief technology officer, emphasizes the importance of maintaining human oversight and vigilance due to the technology’s probabilistic nature and potential for bias. The CIA is already … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 10:50AM The FCC has identified the robocall threat group “Royal Tiger,” led by Prince Jashvantlal Anand, with associates in India, the UK, UAE, and the US. These scams include impersonating banks and government agencies to trick victims. The rise of AI technologies makes fraudulent robocalls more dangerous, leading the FCC to … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 09:36AM Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity by outsmarting advanced cyber threats. “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI” webinar, led by Censys Security Researcher Aidan Holland, will showcase CensysGPT – a cutting-edge tool enabling quicker threat detection, simplified competitor searches, and actionable insights from network data. Attend … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 10:04AM The past two years have seen a rise in generative AI adoption across industries, creating security challenges. Apex, an AI security platform, aims to address this by providing visibility and enforcing security policies for AI activities. Founded in 2023, it has trials with Fortune 500 companies and received $7 million … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 10:03AM Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida introduced an international framework for regulating generative AI at the OECD. The initiative aims to confront the potential risks and benefits of AI, with 49 countries and regions joining the voluntary Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group to develop guiding principles and a code of conduct. … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 03:04AM Chinese tech companies embedded in global digital supply chains aid Beijing in executing its propaganda strategy by harvesting user data and leveraging investments in popular apps and platforms to shape global public opinion. The Australian think tank notes that Beijing also invests in emerging tech to enhance its narrative control. … Read more