October 16, 2024 at 02:43PM The U.S. Department of Justice indicted two Sudanese brothers, accused of running the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, responsible for over 35,000 DDoS attacks. Their actions disrupted critical services worldwide, including health facilities. The brothers face various charges, including conspiracy and reckless endangerment, which could lead to severe prison sentences. **Meeting … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 08:24AM Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has initiated a cross-border inquiry into Google’s AI model to ensure compliance with EU regulations. The focus is on Google’s Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and its processing of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This reflects broader efforts by EU and … Read more
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
April 5, 2024 at 10:48AM The race for artificial general intelligence (AGI) is led by tech giants, but its definition remains elusive. AGI, surpassing human cognitive abilities, remains a distant goal. Ethical concerns arise, with researchers debating measures for its achievement and potential existential risks. As companies like OpenAI and Meta prioritize AGI, its implications … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 08:05PM Organizations facing security incidents should prioritize clear and strategic communication. Ashley Sawatsky, a Senior Incident Response Advocate at Rootly, uses her expertise to offer essential tips. These include involving legal counsel, being proactive in notifying affected parties, providing regular updates, avoiding speculation, using cautious language, and preparing customer-facing teams. Ashley’s … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 03:06PM Meta and IBM established the AI Alliance to promote open science in AI development amidst varying tech giant stances on AI regulation and whether it should be open-source or proprietary. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Meta (Facebook’s parent company) and IBM have collaborated to form a new initiative known as the AI … Read more
October 17, 2023 at 05:35PM Amazon has quietly introduced passkeys for shoppers and streamers, joining other tech giants like Google and Microsoft in cloud authentication. Passkeys, which are already familiar to users through features like FaceID and TouchID, allow for passwordless unlocking. While there are a few glitches with Amazon’s implementation, the move highlights the … Read more