Unpacking the challenges of AI cybersecurity
As organizations handle increasing amounts of data daily, AI offers advanced capabilities that would be harder to achieve with traditional methods. In this Help Net Security video, Tyler Young, CISO at BigID, explores AI’s challenges, triumphs,.....»»
Rapid evolution: African clawed frog sex determination challenges prevailing theory
Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the most widely studied amphibians in the world......»»
Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep fakes of Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, for example. But while social media has so far been use.....»»
How companies can address bias and privacy challenges in AI models
In this Help Net Security interview, Emre Kazim, Co-CEO of Holistic AI, discusses the need for companies to integrate responsible AI practices into their business strategies from the start. He explores how addressing issues like bias, privacy, and tr.....»»
Deepfakes and AI attacks are worker"s biggest security worries
Workers are more concerned about AI-backed cyberthreats and deepfakes, with many having experienced them first-hand......»»
Schools are facing greater cybersecurity threats than ever before
Most parents are confident in school’s cyber safeguarding, but this trust might be misplaced......»»
Overlooking platform security weakens long-term cybersecurity posture
Platform security – securing the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers – is often overlooked, weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come, according to HP. The report, based on a global study of 800+ IT and security decision-ma.....»»
Week in review: Microsoft fixes exploited 0-day, top cybersecurity books for your holiday gift list
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes exploited zero-day (CVE-2024-49138) On December 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft resolved 71 vulnerabilities in a variety of its produc.....»»
Apple won"t be selling smartglasses for a few more years
Apple's eventual goal of producing its Apple Glass smart glasses is still a long way from reality, with the challenges of making light and useful eyewear posing a problem.The ideal smart glasses should be thin, light, and minimalist in their designTh.....»»
Identity fraud attacks using AI are fooling biometric security systems
AI-driven identity fraud surges, with deepfake technology complicating verification processes......»»
ChatGPT vs. Perplexity: battle of the AI search engines
ChatGPT Search and Perplexity stand at the forefront of AI-enhanced web search, but which one is best?.....»»
Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts" doubts
Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the technology, despite experts raising serious doubts......»»
I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use
Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini have adopted different strategies for integrating AI into our smartphones......»»
Some iPhone users report overheating when using Apple Intelligence
Some iOS 18.2 users have reported concerning amounts of heat generation while using Image Playground and other AI-features......»»
Hugging Face launches an open source tool for affordable AI deployment
Hugging Face launches Generative AI Services (HUGS), offering zero-configuration deployment and flexible pricing for developers......»»
‘Better Call Santa’ lets your children talk to Santa thanks to AI
Christmas is almost here, and although it’s already a magical time, technology can certainly help make this time of year even more special. With that in mind, an app called “Better Call Santa” lets you arrange a call with Santa for your childre.....»»
ChatGPT"s new Projects feature can organize your AI clutter
OpenAI adds Projects feature to ChatGPT......»»
Twirling body horror in gymnastics video exposes AI’s flaws
Nonsensical movements created by OpenAI’s Sora are typical for current AI-generated video, and here's why. On Wednesday, a video from OpenAI's newly launched Sora AI video gener.....»»
Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challenges
Seed aging is a critical challenge for seed banks and agricultural industries, significantly reducing germination rates and seedling vigor. This decline not only leads to economic losses but also undermines efforts to preserve genetic diversity......»»
AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»
Giraffes" uphill battle: Slopes more than 20° pose challenges for their conservation
New research finds that giraffes much prefer flat terrain and do not traverse slopes of more than 20°, which severely limits the areas in, and outside, protected reserves they can access. The findings, which are yet to be published, were presented a.....»»