In this article: Experts predict 2025 will bring evolving geopolitical pressures, stricter data mandates, and new AI-focused security frameworks. Yogesh Badwe of Druva foresees federal regulations codifying security standards, aligning them with financial frameworks like GAAP. Sezaneh Seymour of Coalition stresses the urgency of securing the cyber supply chain in sectors like healthcare and telecom. […]
AI Risk
In this article: The article discusses the increasing importance of AI and its impact on various industries, particularly in terms of security and ethical considerations. Key points include:- High accuracy and the ability to explain AI outcomes are critical from an ethical standpoint, as regulations around AI continue to evolve. The rapid pace of AI […]
In this article: The IRS is increasing its investigator workforce to combat various criminal activities. Criminals are leveraging AI tools to execute more sophisticated and high-volume fraud schemes. The IRS Criminal Investigations branch is also evaluating the use of AI tools to counteract these schemes, using them in some cases while analysing their effectivity in […]
In this article: Middle East security teams face a vast landscape, including clouds, containers, IoT devices, and first- and third-party networks. As 2025 begins, CISOs must evaluate if current strategies address evolving security challenges. AI raises questions as both a potential risk and solution to increasingly complex and stealthy threats. Key considerations include AI’s role […]
In this article: The article discusses the growing threat of AI-driven financial fraud and cybercrime. It highlights how cybercriminals are leveraging generative AI to create sophisticated phishing emails, deepfake audio and video, and complex cryptocurrency scams that are difficult for victims to detect. While AI has not significantly advanced malware development yet, experts predict its […]
In this article: Geoffrey Hinton on AI Extinction Risks Increased Risk Estimates: Geoffrey Hinton now predicts a 10%-20% chance of AI causing human extinction within the next three decades, up from his previous 10%. Pace of Change: Hinton highlights the unprecedented speed of AI advancements as a major concern. Control Challenges: He questions the ability […]
In this article: AI Data Centers Impact on Power Grid Energy Demand: AI data centers are rapidly expanding in the US, consuming massive power and disrupting electricity flow. Regional Issues: High distortion levels in Chicago and Northern Virginia risk billions in damage to appliances and power infrastructure. Home Impact: Sensors from 770,000 homes show red […]
In this article: The tech giant conducted an A.I. risk perceptions study which found malicious use and job displacement from A.I. as the greatest risks while research discoveries and health advancements will be the most beneficial applications of A.I. in the coming years, according to the study conducted in 5 countries including India, the U.S., […]
In this article: Risk Assessment Gaps: A GAO report highlights that no DHS-linked federal agency has fully assessed the risks AI poses to critical infrastructure, lacking comprehensive evaluations of harm magnitude and event likelihood. Mitigation Challenges: Agencies failed to map mitigation strategies effectively to identified risks due to incomplete risk evaluations. Infrastructure Vulnerabilities: While AI […]
In this article: The article discusses the potential of AI to accelerate knowledge production and the importance of protecting AI technology under the First Amendment, just as the Supreme Court has protected other communications technologies like the printing press and the internet. The article argues that existing laws like those against defamation, fraud, and forgery […]
