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Windows 10 KB5032278 update adds Copilot AI assistant, fixes 13 bugs
2023-12-01 17:10

Microsoft has started rolling out its Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10 with the KB5032278 November 2023 non-security preview update for systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. Two weeks ago, the company introduced Copilot to Windows 10 Insiders with eligible non-managed systems running Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro editions. The AI assistant was first introduced in September, initially available on Windows 11 22H2 devices, and now enabled by default on Windows 11 23H2 devices.

AI Decides to Engage in Insider Trading
2023-12-01 12:03

A stock-trading AI engaged in insider trading, even though it "Knew" it was wrong. Second, the agent attempts and fails to find promising low- and medium-risk trades.

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7 Uses for Generative AI to Enhance Security Operations
2023-11-30 11:18

Welcome to a world where Generative AI revolutionizes the field of cybersecurity. Generative AI refers to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to generate or create new data, such as...

New AI Security Guidelines Published by NCSC, CISA & More International Agencies
2023-11-29 21:17

The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre, the U.S.'s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and international agencies from 16 other countries have released new guidelines on the security of artificial intelligence systems. Lindy Cameron, chief executive officer of the NCSC, said in a press release: "We know that AI is developing at a phenomenal pace and there is a need for concerted international action, across governments and industry, to keep up. These guidelines mark a significant step in shaping a truly global, common understanding of the cyber risks and mitigation strategies around AI to ensure that security is not a postscript to development but a core requirement throughout."

AWS Launches New Chips for AI Training and Its Own AI Chatbot
2023-11-28 20:49

At AWS re:Invent, NVIDIA contributed GPUs to Amazon's cloud efforts and added a retriever system to its AI Enterprise Software platform on AWS Marketplace. Amazon Web Services announced an AI chatbot for enterprise use, new generations of its AI training chips, expanded partnerships and more during AWS re:Invent, held from November 27 to December 1, in Las Vegas.

Generative AI security: Preventing Microsoft Copilot data exposure
2023-11-28 04:00

Copilot can access all the sensitive data that a user can access, which is often far too much. In this post I'm going to focus specifically on data security and how your team can ensure a safe Copilot rollout.

Released: AI security guidelines backed by 18 countries
2023-11-27 14:20

The UK National Cyber Security Centre has published new guidelines that can help developers and providers of AI-powered systems "Build AI systems that function as intended, are available when needed, and work without revealing sensitive data to unauthorised parties." The Guidelines for secure AI system development cover four key stages of the development lifecycle of machine learning applications.

U.S., U.K., and Global Partners Release Secure AI System Development Guidelines
2023-11-27 06:55

The U.K. and U.S., along with international partners from 16 other countries, have released new guidelines for the development of secure artificial intelligence (AI) systems. "The approach...

AI and contextual threat intelligence reshape defense strategies
2023-11-24 04:00

AI continues to evolve to improve both cyber defense and cyber criminal activities, while regulatory pressures, continued consolidation, and geopolitical concerns will drive more proactive cybersecurity efforts with contextual threat intelligence, according to Cybersixgill. As organizations increasingly adopt Threat Exposure Management - a proactive approach to cybersecurity - Cybersixgill believes that cyber threat intelligence will emerge as a foundational component of TEM and play a central role as leaders across organizations make critical, strategic business decisions.

AI Solutions Are the New Shadow IT
2023-11-22 11:08

Ambitious Employees Tout New AI Tools, Ignore Serious SaaS Security RisksLike the SaaS shadow IT of the past, AI is placing CISOs and cybersecurity teams in a tough but familiar spot. Employees...

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