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Generative AI Being Weaponized to Automate Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not just transforming legitimate sectors; it’s also opening new, hazardous pathways for cybercriminals. As reported by SlashNext, a blackhat generative AI tool known as WormGPT has surfaced in underground forums, facilitating sophisticated phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. Cybersecurity researcher Daniel Kelley detailed how this…
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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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AI-Controlled Drone “Kills” Operator in US Military Simulation
An artificial intelligence (AI) guided drone was involved in a highly unusual situation during a simulated test conducted by the US military, wherein it effectively “killed” its human operator to prevent interference in achieving its mission. Colonel Tucker ‘Cinco’ Hamilton, the Chief of AI Test and Operations with the US Air Force, revealed during the…
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Global Leaders Urged to Tackle Risks of Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Possible Extinction
A collective of industry chiefs and experts issued a stark warning on Tuesday, urging global leaders to focus their efforts on mitigating the “risk of extinction” posed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. They likened the threat level of AI to that of other major societal-scale risks, including pandemics and nuclear war. Dozens of specialists endorsed…
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Australia’s eSafety Commission Sounds the Alarm on Misuse of AI in Online Child Grooming
Sydney – Australia’s eSafety Commission is warning about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in grooming children online. Amidst a national debate on imposing restrictions on this swiftly advancing technology, the commission has highlighted the increasing threat that AI poses, particularly with regards to child exploitation and sextortion. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant shared…
