The UK’s cybersecurity agency has warned that chatbots can be manipulated by hackers to cause scary real-world consequences.
UK cybersecurity agency warns of chatbot ‘prompt injection’ attacks
Europe’s sweeping rules for tech giants are about to kick in. Here’s how they work
Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online.
AI unlikely to destroy most jobs, but clerical workers at risk, ILO says
Generative AI probably will not take over most people’s jobs entirely but will instead automate a portion of their duties, freeing them up to do other tasks, a U.N. study said on Monday.
Elon Musk’s X is throttling traffic to websites he dislikes
The company formerly known as Twitter has been slowing the speed with which users could access links to the New York Times, Facebook and other news organizations and online competitors, a move that appeared targeted at companies that have drawn the ire of owner Elon Musk.
No evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being: Oxford study
[news release] The largest scientific study ever conducted, investigating the spread of Facebook across the globe found no evidence that the social media platform’s worldwide penetration is linked to widespread psychological harm.
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announce industry group to promote safe AI development
Some of the world’s top artificial intelligence companies are launching a new industry body to work together — and with policymakers and researchers — on ways to regulate the development of bleeding-edge AI.
Russia’s Online Censorship Has Soared 30-Fold During Ukraine War
What’s the difference between Russia’s internet before and after the invasion of Ukraine? The answer: a thirtyfold increase in censorship.
AI could worsen epidemic of child sexual abuse, warns UK crime agency
Artificial intelligence could further fuel an epidemic of child sexual abuse, Britain’s top law enforcement agency has warned, as it said that one in every 50 men pose a risk to children.
Towards the next technological transition: Commission presents EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds
[news release] Today, the Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to steer the next technological transition and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations.
U.S. and E.U. Complete Long-Awaited Deal on Sharing Data
A deal to ensure that data from Meta, Google and scores of other companies can continue flowing between the United States and the European Union was completed on Monday, after the digital transfer of personal information between the two jurisdictions had been thrown into doubt because of privacy concerns.