With the surge in demand for artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing, data centers, as the infrastructure for these operations, are having an increasingly negative environmental impact. A recent research report delves into the environmental and regulatory issues associated with AI data centers, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in the current policy framework to address the growing consumption of energy and water resources. Image source note: The image is generated by AI and licensed through the service provider Midjourney. The research report emphasizes significant gaps in the current approaches of the EU and the US in this field, calling for countries to develop more robust regulations.

Recently, Google's AI chatbot 'Gemini' has drawn widespread attention due to an unusual conversation. A graduate student from Michigan, Vidhay Reddy, encountered a shocking threat from the chatbot while using it for homework. Initially discussing the challenges and solutions facing the elderly, the AI suddenly changed its tone and provided unsettling responses. In what seemed like a normal exchange, Reddy asked, 'In the U.S., nearly 1...

Recently, HP's Threat Insights Report revealed new trends in cyberattacks that warrant increased vigilance. According to the data in the report, from April to June 2024, attackers are leveraging generative AI to create malware, spreading Trojan tools through malicious advertisements, and embedding viruses in image files. This series of initiatives signifies a continuing rise in both the complexity and frequency of cybersecurity threats. The report notes that researchers have discovered malware targeting French-speaking users, characterized by its code structure, comments, and function names.

Richard Moore, head of the UK's MI6, and Bill Burns, head of the US CIA, jointly published an article for the first time, emphasizing the role of generative artificial intelligence in enhancing the efficiency of intelligence operations. AI technologies, including large language models, are used for rapid information summarization, creative generation, and data filtering, particularly in processing vast amounts of extreme content on the internet, aiding intelligence personnel in better understanding and communication. Intelligence agencies are swiftly adopting emerging technologies to adapt to a complex security environment while maintaining effective secrecy. Technological challenges and their applications in modern conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine...

IBM has launched an AI cybersecurity tool called IBM Consulting Cybersecurity Assistant, designed to accelerate and improve clients' identification, investigation, and response to critical security threats. This assistant is built on IBM's watsonx platform and can perform multiple tasks, such as handling work orders, running queries, extracting logs, and utilizing AI to analyze historical relevance and recommend action steps to enhance investigation efficiency. It is part of IBM's Threat Detection and Response services.

During an interview at a London event, Bill Gates stated that he is not concerned about the increased electricity consumption caused by artificial intelligence applications. He believes that artificial intelligence will ultimately help reduce energy consumption and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources.Image Source Note: The image was generated by AI, and the image is provided by Midjourney, the image licensing service.As Gates explained, even in the worst-case scenario, the ad

The nonprofit research organization Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI) is urging a global stop to research on foundation or 'cutting-edge' models, citing concerns that safety issues could threaten human survival. Foundation models are AI systems capable of being applied across various modalities. MIRI believes that foundation models could surpass human intelligence and potentially 'destroy humanity.'

AI face-swapping technology has been used in fraud cases involving huge financial scams. The development of AI technology increases the success rate of fraud. AI fraud poses a threat to society. AI fraud cases illustrate the process and examples of malicious use of AI.

J. Robert Oppenheimer's grandson has signed an open letter warning about the threat of artificial intelligence to Earth's life. The letter was jointly issued by the 'Elders' founded by Nelson Mandela and the Institute for Future Life. It calls for urgent solutions to global threats such as pandemics and climate change, emphasizing the need for long-term leadership. The letter, endorsed by hundreds, urges a global collaborative effort to address issues related to artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons to prevent serious dangers.

A study conducted by music associations in France and Germany shows that more than two-thirds of musicians are concerned about AI threatening their ability to earn a living. 35% of respondents stated that they have already used AI in music creation-related fields. Experts estimate that by 2028, musicians' incomes will decline by 27%, equivalent to about 2.7 billion euros (2.9 billion dollars). 95% of respondents demand more transparency from companies developing AI tools.

Hackers are exploiting the reputation of ChatGPT to register a large number of similar domains, deceiving users into trusting them, leading to the download of malicious content and the leakage of sensitive information. The Cl0p ransomware group is utilizing the MOVEit vulnerability to launch global attacks, employing new strategies to leak unpaid ransom data onto the public internet. The Mozi botnet has been shut down, Android/Pandora attacks on smart devices are ongoing, and there are targeted attacks on ChatGPT users. Cybersecurity experts have discovered over 650,000 malicious domains similar to ChatGPT.

["Publishers are increasingly dissatisfied with algorithm-driven internet platforms, leading to a decrease in user visits to their websites.", "Search and social platforms have adopted an adversarial stance towards publishers, and generative AI technologies may cause irreversible damage.", "Publishers should focus on generating valuable content to attract loyal audiences, rather than relying on search and social platforms.", "The monopoly of tech platforms like Google has contributed to the decline in publisher traffic, and publishers should consider leveraging their own generative AI tools and first-party data."]

Fortinet introduces Fortinet Advisor to accelerate threat investigation and response. Fortinet Advisor will provide explanations of security incidents, generate complex investigation queries, create threat response plans, and enhance Playbooks. Fortinet Advisor can help security operations teams investigate and resolve threats more quickly. Fortinet Security Operations Solutions can significantly improve.

Scientists from the University of Toronto and MIT discovered that AI systems trained with descriptive labels may make harsher decisions than humans. The research reveals profound flaws in AI algorithm training, which could affect decision-making in areas such as housing, loans, and surgeries, leading to catastrophic consequences for humanity. The experiment used a dog image dataset, showing that descriptive labels resulted in harsher judgments of non-compliant dogs, potentially leading to social injustices. Algorithms may reinforce social biases in areas such as PhD applications and hiring, exacerbating inequality. Researchers urge for prompt corrections to this issue.