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Irish Data Protection Commission Probes Google's AI Model

Akshaya Asokan  •  September 13, 2024

The Irish data regulator launched an investigation to determine Google's compliance with a European privacy law when it was developing its PaLM 2 artificial intelligence model. Google launched the multilingual generative AI model last year.

Business Developments

Mastercard Buys Threat Intel Firm Recorded Future for $2.65B

Michael Novinson  •  September 12, 2024

Mastercard plans to buy threat intelligence firm Recorded Future for $2.65 billion to enhance cyber resilience and offer greater protection and trust around digital transactions. The deal will enhance Mastercard's identity, fraud prevention services by helping businesses identify and mitigate risk.

AI Industry Innovations

Telegram Removes Deepfake Videos at South Korea's Behest

Jayant Chakravarti  •  September 4, 2024

Telegram deleted 25 videos the South Korean Communications Standards Commission said depicted sex crimes, and regulators reported that site administrators pledged a "relationship of trust." The agency said it intends to establish a hotline to ensure urgent action on deepfakes.

AI Industry Innovations

Report: Generative AI Is a Key Driver for Business Growth

Brian Pereira  •  September 3, 2024

Generative AI can help organizations drive business growth and stay competitive in a dynamic market, according to a recent Google report. Beyond improving ROI, gen AI also fosters innovation. But its effective implementation requires executive-level sponsorship and alignment with business goals.

AI Governance

AI in Healthcare: Ensuring Patients' Right to Know

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  September 2, 2024

AI holds great promise for healthcare but ethical concerns abound. David Hoffman, assistant professor of bioethics at Columbia University, shares insights on balancing AI's benefits and risks, the need for informed consent by patients and ethical considerations in AI implementations.

AI Governance

Virtual AI Summit: Balancing AI Risks and Opportunities

Amish Kulkarni  •  August 29, 2024

ISMG's Virtual AI Summit brought together cybersecurity leaders to explore the intersection of AI and security. Discussions ranged from using AI for defense to privacy considerations and regulatory frameworks and provided organizations with valuable insights for navigating the AI landscape.

AI Technologies

Cisco Bolsters AI Security by Buying Robust Intelligence

Michael Novinson  •  August 28, 2024

Cisco announced its intent to acquire Robust Intelligence to fortify the security of AI applications. With this acquisition, Cisco aims to address AI-related risks, incorporating advanced protection to guard against threats such as jailbreaking, data poisoning and unintentional model outcomes.

AI Technologies

Microsoft Copilot Fixes ASCII Smuggling Vulnerability

Akshaya Asokan  •  August 28, 2024

Microsoft says it fixed a security flaw in artificial intelligence chatbot Copilot that enabled attackers to steal multifactor authentication code using a prompt injection attack. Security researcher Johann Rehberger said he discovered a way to invisibly force Copilot to send data.

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AI Governance

Why AI-Assisted Coding Tools Amplify Code Quality Gaps

Michael Novinson  •  August 28, 2024

AI-assisted coding tools can speed up code production but often replicate existing vulnerabilities when built on poor-quality code bases. Snyk's Randall Degges discusses why developers must prioritize code base quality to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of using AI tools.

AI Technologies

Seeking a Job in Cybersecurity? Protect Yourself From Scams

Brandy Harris  •  August 28, 2024

The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.

AI Technologies

Slack Patches Prompt Injection Flaw in AI Tool Set

Rashmi Ramesh  •  August 23, 2024

Chat app Slack patched a vulnerability in its artificial intelligence tool set that hackers could have exploited to manipulate an underlying large language model to phish employees and steal sensitive data. Slack said it was a low-severity bug.

AI Industry Innovations

Is AI Making Banking Safer or Just More Complicated?

Suparna Goswami  •  August 23, 2024

In today’s AI-driven world, banks are becoming increasingly vigilant, often freezing accounts or demanding extensive documentation at the slightest hint of suspicious activity. Sending money, once a straightforward task, is now fraught with complexity.