DEF CON Generative AI Hacking Challenge Explored Cutting Edge of Security Vulnerabilities
Data from the human vs. machine challenge could provide a framework for government and enterprise policies around generative AI.
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Zoom Can Spy on Your Calls and Use the Conversation to Train AI, But Says That It Won’t
This is why we need regulation:
Zoom updated its Terms of Service in March, spelling out that the company reserves the right to train AI on user data with no mention of a way to opt out. On Monday, the company said in a blog post that there’s no need to worry about that. Zoom execs swear the company won’t actually train its AI on your video calls without permission, even though the Terms of Service still say it can.
Of course, these are Terms of Service. They can change at any time. Zoom can renege on its promise at any time. There are no rules, only the whims of the company as it tries to maximize its profits…
Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust
In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, robust measures and AI will navigate challenges and shape the telecom indust…
6 free artificial intelligence TED Talks you can watch right now
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a fragment of futuristic imagination – it’s redefining the fabric of our daily experiences and corporate strategies. The world’s tech giants are making assertive strides in AI. The TED Talks l…
Don’t expect quick fixes in ‘red-teaming’ of AI models. Security was an afterthought
By Frank Bajak in Boston BOSTON (AP) — White…
AI’s Role in the Next Financial Crisis: A Warning from SEC Chair Gary Gensler
TL;DR – The future of finance is intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI), and according to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, it’s not all positive. In fact, Gensler warns in a 2020 paper —when he was still at MIT—that AI could be at the heart of t…
Navigating generative AI risks and regulatory challenges
The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. A benchmarked view of emerging risks “Generative AI was the secon…
Don’t Expect Quick Fixes in ‘Red-Teaming’ of AI Models. Security Was an Afterthought
Security in current AI models was an afterthought in their training as data scientists amassed breathtakingly complex collections of images and text.
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Black Hat USA 2023 Panel: Used Correctly, Generative AI is a Boon for Cybersecurity
A Black Hat 2023 panel discussed the ramifications of generative AI, and included the former Cyber Czar for the Obama administration.
Pentagon launches ‘Task Force Lima’ to study generative AI for defense
Led by the Pentagon’s Chief Digital and AI Office, the task force “will assess, synchronize, and employ generative AI capabilities across the DoD, ensuring the Department remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies while safeguarding national…