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AI Risks

Schneier on Security

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. Some are concerned about far-future risks that sound like science fiction. AI could destroy humanity or pose a risk on par with nukes.

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On the Catastrophic Risk of AI

Schneier on Security

Earlier this week, I signed on to a short group statement , coordinated by the Center for AI Safety: Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn.”

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Managing technology risk

CyberSecurity Insiders

Numerous risks are inherent in the technologies that all organizations use. These risks have especially become apparent with recent ransomware attacks, which have crippled major infrastructure such as the Colonial Pipeline in the Eastern United States 1. The first part of GRC is governance. The final area of GRC is compliance.

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Addressing Top Technology Risks on the Digital Frontier

Security Boulevard

Addressing Top Technology Risks on the Digital FrontierIn the changing terrain of technology, businesses find themselves at the intersection of innovation and risk management. The post Addressing Top Technology Risks on the Digital Frontier appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Risk 62
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News alert: ACM TechBrief lays out risks, policy implications of generative AI technologies

The Last Watchdog

It is the latest in the quarterly ACM TechBriefs series of short technical bulletins that present scientifically grounded perspectives on the impact and policy implications of specific technological developments in computing. We see this ACM TechBrief as a first step in that direction.”

Risk 100
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Ostrich Cyber-Risk Announces Partnership with C-Risk to Strengthen Cybersecurity Resilience and Innovation

Security Boulevard

SALT LAKE CITY, — Ostrich Cyber-Risk (Ostrich) , a pioneer and prestigious provider of cyber-risk management solutions, is excited to announce a partnership with C-Risk , a leading service provider of cyber risk management in Europe. Learn more here.

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Existential Risk and the Fermi Paradox

Schneier on Security

Technology changes the amplitude of the noise. The risks we face today are existential in a way they never have been before. The magnifying effects of technology enable short-term damage to cause long-term planet-wide systemic damage. It’s a “noisy” process. We can’t be sure of that anymore.

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