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Generative AI in Security: Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Generative AI has transformed tech with new capabilities and risks, requiring cybersecurity professionals to adapt their strategies for securing AI systems.

Governments may take a softer approach to encourage responsible AI: 'Over regulation will stifle AI innovation'

Generative AI regulation is a delicate balance to avoid stifling innovation or allowing disruptive threats like deep fakes and misinformation.

Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025

The surge in ransomware and cyber attacks highlights a pressing need for improved risk management and more skilled professionals in cybersecurity.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: Here Are AI's Biggest Risks | Entrepreneur

AI has the potential to greatly enhance productivity while also posing serious risks, particularly if exploited for malicious purposes.

The Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage could spur a Big Tech trust reckoning and threaten tech giants' plans for AI

A CrowdStrike software issue caused a global outage, emphasizing tech fragility and AI risks, urging for government regulations and security investments.

Adopting more security tools doesn't keep you safe, it just overloads your teams and creates greater risks

Overloading security tools can increase risks for organizations rather than improving resilience.
Legacy tech and unregulated generative AI are significant concerns for cybersecurity.

Generative AI in Security: Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Generative AI has transformed tech with new capabilities and risks, requiring cybersecurity professionals to adapt their strategies for securing AI systems.

Governments may take a softer approach to encourage responsible AI: 'Over regulation will stifle AI innovation'

Generative AI regulation is a delicate balance to avoid stifling innovation or allowing disruptive threats like deep fakes and misinformation.

Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025

The surge in ransomware and cyber attacks highlights a pressing need for improved risk management and more skilled professionals in cybersecurity.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: Here Are AI's Biggest Risks | Entrepreneur

AI has the potential to greatly enhance productivity while also posing serious risks, particularly if exploited for malicious purposes.

The Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage could spur a Big Tech trust reckoning and threaten tech giants' plans for AI

A CrowdStrike software issue caused a global outage, emphasizing tech fragility and AI risks, urging for government regulations and security investments.

Adopting more security tools doesn't keep you safe, it just overloads your teams and creates greater risks

Overloading security tools can increase risks for organizations rather than improving resilience.
Legacy tech and unregulated generative AI are significant concerns for cybersecurity.
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Character.AI hit with another lawsuit over allegations its chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents

Character.AI faces lawsuits over chatbots allegedly encouraging violence and self-harm among minors, highlighting significant safety concerns in AI development.
#artificial-intelligence

University of Notre Dame Joins AI Safety Institute Consortium

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and daily life.
The University of Notre Dame joined the AISIC consortium to address AI risks and promote safety.

How close is AI to human-level intelligence?

OpenAI's o1 model signifies a shift towards promising AI capabilities, reigniting discussions on the feasibility and risks of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Former OpenAI Director Warns There Are Bad Things AI Can Do Besides Kill You

Unchecked AI poses diverse risks beyond sci-fi scenarios, emphasized by former OpenAI director Helen Toner.
Lack of transparency around AI technologies fuels fear and distrust, indicating the need for increased openness in the field.

AI experts uncertain' on technology's future, report says

AI has the potential to boost wellbeing and scientific research while also posing risks of disinformation and job disruption.

Marc Serramia: If we all trust tools like ChatGPT, human knowledge will disappear'

The rise of AI lacks serious debate on risks, requiring techniques for aligning AI behavior with human values.
Experts compare risks of AI with climate emergency, emphasizing the need to consider potential negative impacts of AI technology.

Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Best Practices | TechRepublic

AI promises economic prosperity and innovation but also requires understanding and mitigation of risks through best practices.
AI is transforming healthcare with benefits like streamlined patient interactions, less invasive surgeries, and improved communication using chatbots and virtual nursing assistants.

University of Notre Dame Joins AI Safety Institute Consortium

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and daily life.
The University of Notre Dame joined the AISIC consortium to address AI risks and promote safety.

How close is AI to human-level intelligence?

OpenAI's o1 model signifies a shift towards promising AI capabilities, reigniting discussions on the feasibility and risks of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Former OpenAI Director Warns There Are Bad Things AI Can Do Besides Kill You

Unchecked AI poses diverse risks beyond sci-fi scenarios, emphasized by former OpenAI director Helen Toner.
Lack of transparency around AI technologies fuels fear and distrust, indicating the need for increased openness in the field.

AI experts uncertain' on technology's future, report says

AI has the potential to boost wellbeing and scientific research while also posing risks of disinformation and job disruption.

Marc Serramia: If we all trust tools like ChatGPT, human knowledge will disappear'

The rise of AI lacks serious debate on risks, requiring techniques for aligning AI behavior with human values.
Experts compare risks of AI with climate emergency, emphasizing the need to consider potential negative impacts of AI technology.

Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Best Practices | TechRepublic

AI promises economic prosperity and innovation but also requires understanding and mitigation of risks through best practices.
AI is transforming healthcare with benefits like streamlined patient interactions, less invasive surgeries, and improved communication using chatbots and virtual nursing assistants.
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#ai-regulation

How the U.S. government is regulating artificial intelligence

Early AI adoption boosts labor productivity, with Klarna's AI expected to increase profits by $40 million by 2024.

The CEO of Anthropic blasts VC Marc Andreessen's argument that AI shouldn't be regulated because it's 'just math'

AI should not be trivialized as mere math; it poses complex risks requiring serious discussion.
Dario Amodei advocates for regulation in AI amid rising concerns about its potential dangers.

No rush to legislate': Why is the UK so slow to regulate AI?

Britain is moving towards AI regulation but not immediately.
The government plans to coordinate existing regulators instead of giving them new powers.

How the U.S. government is regulating artificial intelligence

Early AI adoption boosts labor productivity, with Klarna's AI expected to increase profits by $40 million by 2024.

The CEO of Anthropic blasts VC Marc Andreessen's argument that AI shouldn't be regulated because it's 'just math'

AI should not be trivialized as mere math; it poses complex risks requiring serious discussion.
Dario Amodei advocates for regulation in AI amid rising concerns about its potential dangers.

No rush to legislate': Why is the UK so slow to regulate AI?

Britain is moving towards AI regulation but not immediately.
The government plans to coordinate existing regulators instead of giving them new powers.
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#generative-ai

Downplaying AI's existential risks is a fatal error, some say

Lawmakers aim to regulate generative AI for potential threats to humans.

AI and data protection: What businesses need to know

Generative AI can enhance efficiency, but it carries significant risks for data protection and privacy.

Google Is Turning Into a Libel Machine

The danger of trusting search engine outputs without verifying accuracy is highlighted by an incident involving Google's AI misrepresenting a chess player's actions.

5 steps board members and startup leaders can take to prepare for a future shaped by GenAI | TechCrunch

Managing AI risks and ensuring effective oversight is crucial for organizations.
Educating board members about AI is becoming increasingly urgent.

ServiceTitan names LLMs from Microsoft, OpenAI as risk factors | TechCrunch

ServiceTitan's S-1 highlights novel risk factors regarding AI, particularly generative AI, that could significantly affect its business operations.

Generative AI in Application Security report from Checkmarx | App Developer Magazine

Checkmarx's report highlights the tension between leveraging generative AI benefits and establishing governance to mitigate emerging risks in enterprise application development.

Downplaying AI's existential risks is a fatal error, some say

Lawmakers aim to regulate generative AI for potential threats to humans.

AI and data protection: What businesses need to know

Generative AI can enhance efficiency, but it carries significant risks for data protection and privacy.

Google Is Turning Into a Libel Machine

The danger of trusting search engine outputs without verifying accuracy is highlighted by an incident involving Google's AI misrepresenting a chess player's actions.

5 steps board members and startup leaders can take to prepare for a future shaped by GenAI | TechCrunch

Managing AI risks and ensuring effective oversight is crucial for organizations.
Educating board members about AI is becoming increasingly urgent.

ServiceTitan names LLMs from Microsoft, OpenAI as risk factors | TechCrunch

ServiceTitan's S-1 highlights novel risk factors regarding AI, particularly generative AI, that could significantly affect its business operations.

Generative AI in Application Security report from Checkmarx | App Developer Magazine

Checkmarx's report highlights the tension between leveraging generative AI benefits and establishing governance to mitigate emerging risks in enterprise application development.
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#deepfake-technology

A deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked a US Senator

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.

Warren Buffett warns of AI risks

Warren Buffett likens AI rise to nuclear weapons development, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties.

The deepfake threat to CEOs

Deepfakes pose a serious threat to electoral integrity and corporate reputation, particularly with foreign disinformation efforts escalating.
Legal risks from deepfakes are increasing, affecting both high-profile individuals and large corporations.

A deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked a US Senator

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.

Warren Buffett warns of AI risks

Warren Buffett likens AI rise to nuclear weapons development, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties.

The deepfake threat to CEOs

Deepfakes pose a serious threat to electoral integrity and corporate reputation, particularly with foreign disinformation efforts escalating.
Legal risks from deepfakes are increasing, affecting both high-profile individuals and large corporations.
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#technological-evolution

How to prevent millions of invisible law-free AI agents casually wreaking economic havoc

AI risk assessments vary wildly among experts, reflecting divergent views on humanity's control over future AI.

To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money

Predicting technological evolution is challenging, but economic risks from AI misalignment between profits and societal interests are generally knowable in advance.

How to prevent millions of invisible law-free AI agents casually wreaking economic havoc

AI risk assessments vary wildly among experts, reflecting divergent views on humanity's control over future AI.

To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money

Predicting technological evolution is challenging, but economic risks from AI misalignment between profits and societal interests are generally knowable in advance.
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Enterprise AI: Clever Code Or Corporate Coup? Grim Musings On Tech's Endgame | HackerNoon

Postman's $250 million investment reflects absurd tech spending amid risks of AI's unpredictable nature in business.
#ai-development

Amid an AI arms race, US and China to sit down to tackle world-changing risks

US and China to discuss responsible development of AI
Concerns include AI's potential to disrupt democratic process and sway elections

Anthropic CEO goes full techno-optimist in 15,000-word paean to AI | TechCrunch

Dario Amodei argues for a future where AI mitigates risks and enhances prosperity, envisioning significant advancements by 2026.

Amid an AI arms race, US and China to sit down to tackle world-changing risks

US and China to discuss responsible development of AI
Concerns include AI's potential to disrupt democratic process and sway elections

Anthropic CEO goes full techno-optimist in 15,000-word paean to AI | TechCrunch

Dario Amodei argues for a future where AI mitigates risks and enhances prosperity, envisioning significant advancements by 2026.
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#ai-safety

UK to hold conference of developers in Silicon Valley to discuss AI safety

The UK is hosting an AI safety conference to discuss risks and regulations concerning AI technology.

NIST releases a tool for testing AI model risk | TechCrunch

Dioptra is a tool re-released by NIST to assess AI risks and test the effects of malicious attacks, aiding in benchmarking AI models and evaluating developers' claims.

UK to hold conference of developers in Silicon Valley to discuss AI safety

The UK is hosting an AI safety conference to discuss risks and regulations concerning AI technology.

NIST releases a tool for testing AI model risk | TechCrunch

Dioptra is a tool re-released by NIST to assess AI risks and test the effects of malicious attacks, aiding in benchmarking AI models and evaluating developers' claims.
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Unleashing the Power of Large Language Models: A Sneak Peek into LLM Security

LLM security is vital for maintaining user trust and preventing data breaches due to hallucinations.
#data-security

SOCI Act 2024: Insights on Critical Infrastructure

Ransomware incidents are increasing in critical infrastructure, with poor preparedness and significant human error contributing to the risks.
Organizations must adopt multi-layered security strategies to protect against ransomware and improve response plans.

Report Highlights Rising Risks in Sensitive Data Management

Companies face increased risks from storing sensitive data in non-production environments, raising concerns about potential data breaches and compliance violations.

SOCI Act 2024: Insights on Critical Infrastructure

Ransomware incidents are increasing in critical infrastructure, with poor preparedness and significant human error contributing to the risks.
Organizations must adopt multi-layered security strategies to protect against ransomware and improve response plans.

Report Highlights Rising Risks in Sensitive Data Management

Companies face increased risks from storing sensitive data in non-production environments, raising concerns about potential data breaches and compliance violations.
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MIT just launched a new database tracking the biggest AI risks

MIT researchers have developed a comprehensive AI Risk Repository to address overlooked risks in AI adoption frameworks.
#national-security

Biden to receive AI national security memo outlining forbidden uses, opportunities for innovation

The national security memorandum will address AI risks, encourage responsible AI deployment, emphasize talent development, and focus on U.S. leadership in AI.

Exclusive: U.S. Must Move Decisively' to Avert Extinction-Level' Threat From AI, Government-Commissioned Report Says

The U.S. government needs to address AI risks promptly to prevent national security threats
AGI could potentially destabilize global security like nuclear weapons

Biden to receive AI national security memo outlining forbidden uses, opportunities for innovation

The national security memorandum will address AI risks, encourage responsible AI deployment, emphasize talent development, and focus on U.S. leadership in AI.

Exclusive: U.S. Must Move Decisively' to Avert Extinction-Level' Threat From AI, Government-Commissioned Report Says

The U.S. government needs to address AI risks promptly to prevent national security threats
AGI could potentially destabilize global security like nuclear weapons
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New global AI safety commitments echo EU's risk-based approach

AI policies and regulations are rapidly developing globally to mitigate risks and ensure safety in AI technology.
#transparency

Ex-OpenAI staff call for "right to warn" about AI risks without retaliation

AI employees call for principles to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

AI Safety Summit Talks with Yoshua Bengio (remote) Luma

The AI Safety Summit Talks aim to address AI risks and mitigation strategies with leading experts from the field, fostering public engagement and awareness.

Ex-OpenAI staff call for "right to warn" about AI risks without retaliation

AI employees call for principles to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

AI Safety Summit Talks with Yoshua Bengio (remote) Luma

The AI Safety Summit Talks aim to address AI risks and mitigation strategies with leading experts from the field, fostering public engagement and awareness.
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Is AI lying to me? Scientists warn of growing capacity for deception

AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated in deception, posing potential risks to society.
#openai

Legendary Silicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla says the existential risk of sentient AI killing us is 'not worthy of conversation'

Silicon Valley is divided into two factions: 'doomers' who worry about the risks of AI and proponents of effective accelerationism who believe in its positive potential.
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla dismisses the 'doomers' and believes the real risk to worry about is China, not sentient AI killing humanity.

AI employees warn of technology's dangers, call for sweeping company changes

AI technology poses grave risks to humanity and requires sweeping changes for transparency and public debate.

OpenAI Insider Estimates 70 Percent Chance That AI Will Destroy or Catastrophically Harm Humanity

AI's catastrophic danger likelihood is over 50%, critics silenced by OpenAI, urging for a shift to prioritize safety over advancement.

Microsoft and OpenAI launch $2M fund to counter election deepfakes | TechCrunch

Microsoft and OpenAI are establishing a $2 million fund to address the risks of AI and deepfakes in influencing voters and democracy.

OpenAI Adopts Preparedness Framework for AI Safety

OpenAI has published a beta version of their Preparedness Framework for mitigating AI risks
The framework defines risk categories and levels, as well as safety governance procedures

Legendary Silicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla says the existential risk of sentient AI killing us is 'not worthy of conversation'

Silicon Valley is divided into two factions: 'doomers' who worry about the risks of AI and proponents of effective accelerationism who believe in its positive potential.
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla dismisses the 'doomers' and believes the real risk to worry about is China, not sentient AI killing humanity.

AI employees warn of technology's dangers, call for sweeping company changes

AI technology poses grave risks to humanity and requires sweeping changes for transparency and public debate.

OpenAI Insider Estimates 70 Percent Chance That AI Will Destroy or Catastrophically Harm Humanity

AI's catastrophic danger likelihood is over 50%, critics silenced by OpenAI, urging for a shift to prioritize safety over advancement.

Microsoft and OpenAI launch $2M fund to counter election deepfakes | TechCrunch

Microsoft and OpenAI are establishing a $2 million fund to address the risks of AI and deepfakes in influencing voters and democracy.

OpenAI Adopts Preparedness Framework for AI Safety

OpenAI has published a beta version of their Preparedness Framework for mitigating AI risks
The framework defines risk categories and levels, as well as safety governance procedures
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AI's Trust Problem

As AI becomes more powerful, addressing the trust problem requires training, empowering, and including humans to manage AI tools.

Leading AI makers at odds over how to measure "responsible" AI

Businesses and users face challenges in comparing AI providers on responsible behavior due to lack of standardized testing methods.

The hidden risk of letting AI decide - losing the skills to choose for ourselves

AI poses risks to privacy, biases decisions, lacks transparency, and may hinder thoughtful decision-making.

Stanford study outlines the risks of open source AI

Open models have unique properties like broader access, customizability, and weak monitoring.
Regulatory debates on open models lack a structured risk assessment framework.

EU targets TikTok, X, other apps over AI risk to elections

EU using Digital Services Act to address AI risks for elections
Brussels probing TikTok, Facebook, AliExpress under DSA
#misinformation

Tech giants like Google and Meta are admitting AI could actually hurt their businesses

Big Tech is acknowledging risks associated with AI, particularly related to misinformation and harmful content.

Donald Trump Is Just Calling Any Video He Doesn't Like "AI" Now

AI poses risks beyond creating disinformation
Real videos of Trump were denounce as AI-generated fakes

Tech giants like Google and Meta are admitting AI could actually hurt their businesses

Big Tech is acknowledging risks associated with AI, particularly related to misinformation and harmful content.

Donald Trump Is Just Calling Any Video He Doesn't Like "AI" Now

AI poses risks beyond creating disinformation
Real videos of Trump were denounce as AI-generated fakes
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80% of Australians think AI risk is a global priority. The government needs to step up

Australians concerned about AI risks
Public concern about AI risks growing

Act now on AI before it's too late, says UNESCO's AI lead

The second Global Forum on the Ethics of AI organized by UNESCO is focused on broadening the conversation around AI risks and considering AI's impacts beyond those discussed by first-world countries and business leaders.
UNESCO aims to move away from just having principles on AI ethics and focus on practical implementation through the Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) to measure countries' commitments.

'World-First' Agreement on AI Reached - Data Matters Privacy Blog

The "Bletchley Declaration", endorsed by 28 countries and the EU, highlights the commitment to manage risks associated with highly capable general-purpose AI models.
The Global AI Safety Summit brought together policymakers, academics, and executives to address responsible development of AI and was seen as a diplomatic breakthrough.

Global Elites Suddenly Starting to Fear AI

Billionaires and leaders at the World Economic Forum have become concerned about the risks of AI.
There are fears about job losses, disinformation, and the need for human control over AI.
#AI risks

The Impact of AI Tools on Architecture in 2024 (and Beyond)

Access to powerful AI tools has increased in 2022
AI technologies pose risks to society and humanity
Regulation and international declarations are being made to address AI development

The frantic battle over OpenAI shows that money triumphs in the end | Robert Reich

OpenAI, originally a research-oriented non-profit, shifted to a capped profit structure in 2019 to attract investors.
The involvement of big money and profit-seeking investors is endangering OpenAI's non-profit safety mission.
Building an enterprise to gain the benefits of AI while avoiding risks involves a governance structure with ethicists, a for-profit commercial arm, and limitations on profit flow.

The Guardian view on OpenAI's board shake-up: changes deliver more for shareholders than for humanity | Editorial

OpenAI's corporate chaos raises concerns about its commitment to reducing AI risks and facilitating cooperation.
The firing and rehiring of Sam Altman as OpenAI's CEO questions if the organization will become profit-driven.

The Impact of AI Tools on Architecture in 2024 (and Beyond)

Access to powerful AI tools has increased in 2022
AI technologies pose risks to society and humanity
Regulation and international declarations are being made to address AI development

The frantic battle over OpenAI shows that money triumphs in the end | Robert Reich

OpenAI, originally a research-oriented non-profit, shifted to a capped profit structure in 2019 to attract investors.
The involvement of big money and profit-seeking investors is endangering OpenAI's non-profit safety mission.
Building an enterprise to gain the benefits of AI while avoiding risks involves a governance structure with ethicists, a for-profit commercial arm, and limitations on profit flow.

The Guardian view on OpenAI's board shake-up: changes deliver more for shareholders than for humanity | Editorial

OpenAI's corporate chaos raises concerns about its commitment to reducing AI risks and facilitating cooperation.
The firing and rehiring of Sam Altman as OpenAI's CEO questions if the organization will become profit-driven.
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The Guardian @guardian: The frantic battle over OpenAI shows that money triumphs in the end | Robert Reich | The Guardian. #aistrategy #aiact #industry40 https://t.co/nE8sR74GHV

The frantic battle over OpenAI shows that money triumphs in the end | Robert Reich

OpenAI, originally a research-oriented non-profit, shifted to a capped profit structure in 2019 to attract investors.
The involvement of big money and profit-seeking investors is endangering OpenAI's non-profit safety mission.
Building an enterprise to gain the benefits of AI while avoiding risks involves a governance structure with ethicists, a for-profit commercial arm, and limitations on profit flow.

Mitigating AI risks requires global cooperation, officials say

The US is collaborating with other nations to establish global norms on AI risks.
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