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Everest CEO Challenges Cyber Threat Hype in Media Coverage

Everest Group CEO Jim Williamson pushes back against media narratives that exaggerate cyber threats, arguing that defenders actually hold a significant advantage over attackers.

Microsoft Security Copilot Launches April 1 With Flexible Pricing

Microsoft rebrands Copilot for Security to Microsoft Security Copilot ahead of its general availability on April 1, 2024. The generative AI tool introduces a new pay-as-you-go pricing model and proves to make security analysts faster and more accurate.

Microsoft and OpenAI Expose State-Backed Hackers Using AI for Cyberattacks

Microsoft and OpenAI reveal that state-sponsored hacking groups from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China are actively utilizing large language models to enhance their cyberattack campaigns. The companies are responding by blocking malicious accounts and establishing new security principles.

OpenAI Unveils Framework to Thwart Catastrophic AI Risks

OpenAI introduces a new preparedness framework to track and mitigate extreme dangers posed by advanced AI models. The document grants the board of directors final authority to block the release of risky technology.

OpenAI Grants Board Veto Power Over High-Risk AI Models

OpenAI introduces a new Preparedness Framework that gives its board veto power over risky AI models, establishing a dedicated advisory group to evaluate catastrophic threats.

OpenAI Confirms DDoS Attack Causes Ongoing ChatGPT Outages

OpenAI reveals that a distributed denial-of-service attack is responsible for the periodic outages disrupting ChatGPT and its developer API. The hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for the malicious traffic flood.

OpenAI Confirms DDoS Attack Caused ChatGPT Outages This Week

OpenAI experiences repeated service disruptions following its Devday event, eventually blaming a DDoS attack rather than user demand. The hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for the cyberattack.

OpenAI Confirms DDoS Attack Causes ChatGPT Service Outages

OpenAI reveals that ongoing ChatGPT outages stem from a targeted DDoS attack. The company states that no customer information is compromised during the incident.

OpenAI Services Hit by DDoS Attack Causing Widespread ChatGPT Outage

OpenAI confirms that a distributed denial-of-service attack causes a major outage for both ChatGPT and its developer API. The company quickly mitigates the abnormal traffic patterns to restore service.

artificial intelligence

White House Executive Order Establishes New Standards for AI Safety and Security

The federal government issues a comprehensive directive to guide the safe, secure, and trustworthy development of artificial intelligence across the nation. This mandate requires developers to share safety test results and aims to protect Americans from AI-related risks.

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Biden Executive Order Tasks Homeland Security With Leading AI Safety Efforts

A new Executive Order directs the Department of Homeland Security to spearhead federal efforts in securing artificial intelligence across critical infrastructure and cyberspace. DHS will establish an advisory board and develop safety guidelines to mitigate risks associated with AI.

White House Secures AI Safety Pledges From Seven Tech Giants

The Biden-Harris administration announces voluntary commitments from top AI companies to prioritize safety, security, and trust. These agreements serve as an interim step while the government develops an executive order and seeks bipartisan legislation.

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Experts Predict AI Ecosystems and Generative Models Will Reshape Enterprises in 2023

Industry leaders share their top AI predictions for 2023, highlighting a major shift toward connected ecosystems, advanced generative applications, and transformed security protocols.

Global Powers Sign Historic Bletchley Declaration on AI Risks

Twenty-eight nations, including the US, UK, China, and the EU, sign the first international agreement recognizing artificial intelligence as a potentially catastrophic threat to humanity. The Bletchley Declaration calls for global cooperation to ensure AI remains safe and human-centric.