Misinformation stories
AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic
Last week
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social media
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misinformation
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deepfakes
Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.
Mindgard reveals vulnerabilities in Azure AI content safety
Last month
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ai security
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llms
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ai
Mindgard has uncovered serious security flaws in Microsoft's Azure AI Content Safety Service, enabling potential attacks to undermine its security measures.
CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats
Last month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
CloudSEK has launched a free Deep Fake Detection Technology to tackle digital deception, enhancing cybersecurity awareness and resilience across sectors.
BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.
Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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martech
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ai
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government
A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
ACS announces sponsorship of ACIS2024 in Canberra this December
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The Australian Computer Society sponsors the 35th Australasian Conference on Information Systems in Canberra, focusing on Digital Futures for a Sustainable Society.
How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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data protection
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financial systems
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genai
AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.
Global report reveals mixed attitudes towards AI in healthcare
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
A new Elsevier report reveals US, China, and India show varied attitudes towards AI in research and healthcare, with China leading in optimism and use.
UK SMBs suffer £93,000 losses annually from misinformation
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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google
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digital engagement
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smb
Small and medium-sized UK businesses are losing around £93,000 annually due to misinformation, fake reviews, and inadequate search tools.
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mdm
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iot
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breach prevention
Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.
Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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ai
Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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llms
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microsoft
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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ai models
AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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elections
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digital advertising
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hate speech
The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital strategy
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skills gap
AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.
Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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devops
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apm
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llms
Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.
CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.