British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the UK is “keen” to work with other countries including China on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he chaired the first U.N. Security Council meeting on AI on Tuesday. It also comes as the UK government is reportedly considering whether to invite Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the first major…
James Cleverly Says UK ‘Keen to Work Internationally’ on AI Safety, Including China
July 20, 2023
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Touching Photo of Father and Son Wins Father’s Day Photo Awards
July 19, 2023
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Gan Jing World’s 2023 #GJWBestDad Hashtag Photo Awards recently announced the results of the Father’s Day “Best Dad” photo contest. Suzi Anna’s winning submission of a father and son playing outdoors will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Judges praised the photograph’s quality and depth of interpretation in its meaning and message. “The photo depicts…
Israeli-Owned Spyware Firms Blacklisted by US Commerce Department Over National Security Risks
July 19, 2023
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The U.S. Commerce Department has placed two European-based Israeli-owned spyware companies on its trade blacklist, citing national security concerns. Intellexa S.A. in Greece and its entity Intellexa Limited in Ireland, and Cytrox AD in North Macedonia, along with its entity Cytrox Holdings Crt in Hungary, were added to the technology export blacklist, the Commerce Department…
Cosmetics Giant Estee Lauder Hacked, Disrupting Business Operations
A hacker was able to gain access to cosmetics company Estee Lauder’s internal system, prompting the makeup and beauty giant to launch an investigation into the incident, it announced on July 18. In a statement, the New York-headquartered company said it had identified the cybersecurity incident, which involved an “unauthorized third party that has gained access to some…
Artificial Intelligence Being Trained to Extract Hidden Data From Plant Life
Scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Botanic Garden of Sydney are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to understand and counter the impact the changing climate can have on plant life. The researchers have trained an AI to uncover data from millions of plant specimens within herbaria —preserved plant collections— from…
TikTok Tells Inquiry Chinese-Based Employees Can Make Changes to Algorithm
July 18, 2023
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TikTok officials have admitted to an Australian government inquiry that Chinese-based employees can change the social media app’s algorithm. This is the first time officials from the company have made the admission, which has raised increasing questions about the reach of the Chinese regime into foreign societies through the app. Appearing before the Select Committee on…
TikTok Tells Inquiry China-Based Employees Can Make Changes to Algorithm
July 18, 2023
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TikTok officials have admitted to an Australian government inquiry that China-based employees can change the social media app’s algorithm. This is the first time officials from the company have made the admission, which has raised increasing questions about the reach of the Chinese regime into foreign societies through the app. Appearing before the Select Committee on…
White House Announces ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Labeling Initiative for Smart Devices
The Biden administration is planning to launch a new cybersecurity certification and labeling program aimed at helping Americans make more informed decisions when it comes to purchasing smart devices that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks. Known as the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program, the initiative will be overseen by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according…
American Startups Facing a Tough Situation in 2023, With Little Sign of Relief
July 18, 2023
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It is becoming more apparent that American startups are facing a bad year, and financial relief is far from coming. Higher interest rates, a shaky U.S. economy, and the recent banking crisis have led to a shortage of funds for capital-hungry startups in their early stages, along with less opportunity for those in late-stage development…
House Armed Services Committee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield
July 18, 2023
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The House Armed Services Committee meets on July 18 to receive testimony on the barriers that prevent the Department of Defense from adopting and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) effectively and safely, the Department’s role in AI adoption, and the risks to the Department from adversarial AI. The hearing starts at 9 a.m. ET. Witnesses Alexandr…
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