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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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U.S. Senate Holds Inaugural Briefing on Artificial Intelligence Amid Election Security Worries
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate is set to host its first-ever members-only briefing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology this week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the briefing via Twitter, highlighting the Senate’s proactive approach in addressing the potential impact of AI on national security and the integrity of upcoming elections. As AI technology…
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AI Tool AAgWa to Revolutionize Crop Tracking and Prediction in Africa
A revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) tool known as Africa Agriculture Watch (AAgWa), developed by AKADEMIYA2063, is set to transform the agriculture sector in Africa. By accurately tracking and predicting crop rotations and yields, AAgWa promises to be an invaluable tool to help mitigate food crises across the continent. “Conventional analytic techniques alone are insufficient to…
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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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AI Algorithm Set to Revolutionize Dental Crown Production
An international group of scientists led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of designing personalized dental crowns in a matter of seconds. This groundbreaking development promises to improve the efficiency and precision of dental procedures worldwide. The AI system, devised by a consortium of dental and…
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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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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…
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Stability AI Advocates for Transparency in AI in Open Letter to Senate Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Stability AI’s Chief Executive Officer, Emad Mostaque, sent an open letter to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law advocating for increased transparency and scrutiny in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Mostaque was one of the few industry CEOs who, on March 22, joined an open call for…
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AI Voice Impersonation Scam Strikes Fear in Pierce County Residents
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A new and alarming form of scam is causing panic in Pierce County, Washington. Criminals are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the voices of loved ones, leading unsuspecting victims into believing their family members are in grave danger, all in an attempt to swindle money. The scam involves criminals…
