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European Parliament Approves Landmark AI Regulation Act
In a historic move, the European Parliament has given its approval to the EU AI Act, setting the stage for the first formal regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the West. The EU AI Act is the pioneering set of comprehensive regulations specifically tailored for AI, an area that has gained immense significance in the…
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UK Government Grapples with How to Regulate AI
The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK is teetering on the precipice of transformation. As the profound potential and worrying risks of AI increasingly permeate public consciousness, it’s becoming clear that the way we handle AI now will significantly shape our future. In the words of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, “The starting…
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European Privacy Regulators Form Task Force to Address ChatGPT Privacy Concerns
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced the establishment of a dedicated task force to address growing privacy concerns related to ChatGPT, the world’s most famous chatbot. The decision came during a meeting of the EDPB, a body comprising European data Demystifying GDPR: Understanding Its Impact and the Imperative for Organizational Complianceprotection authorities responsible for…
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OpenAI Enhances Commitment to AI Safety: A Comprehensive Overview of Their Policy and Approach
The organization behind the popular language model ChatGPT, OpenAI, has made a public statement reinforcing its commitment to AI safety. This comes in the wake of heightened public concerns and the recent decision by Italian authorities to ban the use of ChatGPT within the country. OpenAI has outlined its approach to buiIding increasingly safe AI…
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Demystifying GDPR: Understanding Its Impact and the Imperative for Organizational Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the toughest privacy and security law in the world. Though it was drafted and passed by the European Union (EU), it imposes obligations onto organizations anywhere, so long as they target or collect data related to people in the EU. The regulation was put into effect on May…
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FDA’s New Guidance on Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new guidance concerning cybersecurity in medical devices. The document, titled “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Refuse to Accept Policy for Cyber Devices and Related Systems Under Section 524B of the FD&C Act,” provides critical information for the medical device industry and outlines the FDA’s…
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President Biden bans US government use of risky commercial spyware
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, signed an Executive Order that forbids the operational use of commercial spyware by the US government. Commercial spyware is a tool that allows access to electronic devices remotely, extracts their content, and manipulates their components without the user’s knowledge or consent. This type of tool has been…
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Protecting Sensitive Patient Information: Cybersecurity in Health Care
The healthcare industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to the sensitive nature of patient data. Health providers maintain troves of sensitive health information and personal details, making them a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to steal data or sabotage systems. At the same time, they often have limited resources to invest heavily in cybersecurity, as…
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Ransomware Protection: What Every Small Organization Needs to Know
Consider waking up to discover that all of your organization’s crucial files and data have been encrypted, and the lone approach to getting to them again is paying a ransom to the hacker. This is the risk of ransomware attacks, one that small organizations cannot ignore. With the frequency of attacks increasing, it’s imperative that…
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TikTok Faces Potential US Ban Over National Security Concerns
ByteDance, that it may face a ban in the country if its Chinese stake is not sold. The government accuses TikTok of posing a national security risk due to data gathered from millions of users. The Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) has reportedly recommended ByteDance to divest from TikTok. However, a…
