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AI Risks

Schneier on Security

There is no shortage of researchers and industry titans willing to warn us about the potential destructive power of artificial intelligence. Reading the headlines, one would hope that the rapid gains in AI technology have also brought forth a unifying realization of the risks—and the steps we need to take to mitigate them.

Risk 319
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Artificial Intelligence ban slammed for failing to address “vast abuse potential”

Malwarebytes

A written proposal to ban several uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and to place new oversight on other “high-risk” AI applications—published by the European Commission this week—met fierce opposition from several digital rights advocates in Europe. High-risk AI and oversight. The proposal includes a few core segments.

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AI and the Evolution of Social Media

Schneier on Security

Now front pages are splashed with stories of social platforms’ role in misinformation , business conspiracy , malfeasance , and risks to mental health. Today, tech’s darling is artificial intelligence. These techniques border on the manipulative, but the biggest risk to users comes from advertising within AI chatbots.

Media 294
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GUEST ESSAY: The many ways your supply chain is exposing your company to a cyber attack

The Last Watchdog

The susceptibility laden throughout the device’s product journey leads to an increased risk. This artificial intelligence-driven, chip-scale innovation offers multiple and hierarchical trust relationships for complex ownership structures and transitions. Traceability and accountability. Threat detection.

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AI and Trust

Schneier on Security

Two, that the confusion will increase with artificial intelligence. We are both under constant surveillance and are competing for star rankings. They have social media accounts with personalities. A lot has been written about AIs as existential risk. Surveillance is the business model of the Internet.

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LLM Summary of My Book Beyond Fear

Schneier on Security

Claude’s reply: Here’s a brief summary of the key themes and arguments made in security expert Bruce Schneier’s book Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain World : Central Themes: Effective security requires realistic risk assessment, not fear-driven responses. Secrecy enables abuses.

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Rhythm in the algorithm: digital rights groups call on Spotify to abandon voice recognition invention

SC Magazine

A screenshot from a music video of hte Evan Greer song, “Surveillance Capitalism,” which tackles the dangers of commercial surveillance technology. Sometimes fighting the excesses of the creeping surveillance economy is done through position papers, coalition building and lawsuits. Our concern is not ‘Hey patch this up.’