Category: AI
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AI Protections Rescinded, $500b Investment Announced by President Trump
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded Executive Order 14110, a directive issued by former President Joe Biden in October 2023 aimed at mitigating risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) (Reuters) This change, and the fact that it’s taking place hours after President Trump took office marks a significant shift in the U.S. approach…
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OpenAI Publishes ‘Economic Blueprint’ for America While Facing Lawsuit from the New York Times
OpenAI has released its “Economic Blueprint” for AI development in the United States, while simultaneously facing a lawsuit from The New York Times over alleged copyright infringement. This development highlights the complex landscape of AI innovation and regulation – a landscape that may impact you and your privacy rapidly, and dramatically. Key points from OpenAI’s…
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A New Era of Digital Security: What Apple’s PQ3 Encryption Means for You
Apple’s release of iOS 17.4 brought with it a groundbreaking feature in cybersecurity: PQ3 encryption for iMessage. This advanced security protocol is designed to protect sensitive data from threats posed by quantum computing—a technology poised to reshape the landscape of cybersecurity. But what does this mean for you, and why should you care? Let’s break…
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AI and Cybersecurity: How Generative AI is Redefining Security Risks
AI in the Hands of Hackers Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries, but it’s also empowering cybercriminals with alarming capabilities. From deepfakes to data manipulation, risks are multiplying as technology advances. Businesses and individuals are increasingly vulnerable to AI-driven cyberattacks, making it critical to stay ahead of these evolving threats. Explore the various dangers, and…
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How Deepfakes Work & How to Protect Yourself Against them.
What is a Deepfake? A deepfake is a video, image, or audio created by AI to imitate a real person. Over the last couple of years, AI services and products have reached mainstream usage, resulting in billions of pieces of AI generated content being created. Using deep learning algorithms like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks), computers…
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Pinterest and LinkedIn Under Fire for Data Privacy Violations: How to Protect Your Info
Recent events highlight the growing issue of social media platforms tracking user data without proper consent, raising serious privacy concerns. Complaints against Pinterest and LinkedIn reveal how these platforms have been using personal information for targeted ads, often without clear consent, violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the case of Pinterest, the platform was…
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Did You Consent to Twitter/X Using Your Data to Train AI?
Twitter, now known as X, has updated their terms of service, giving them license to use your content to train their machine learning models – chiefly Grok. Elon Musks’ platform is the latest to follow in the footsteps of Meta’s Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and countless more social media platforms, expanding their licenses to use your…