How AI can help address security challenges created by IT/OT integration?
By Jake Mitchell, who writes for Phytools, the North American distributor of network solutions The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has been transformative for multiple industries, enabling businesses to monitor processes in real-time, improve operational efficiency and inform thought leaders to make improved decisions. However, this integration comes with its own set […]
Formal AI guidance for acceptable AI use at work issued by less then half of employers
The majority of businesses acknowledge AI’s potential risks, yet only a small portion have established comprehensive controls surrounding its use, according to findings from Sapio Research that examine both consumer and employer attitudes towards AI across Europe. The report surveyed 800 consumers and 375 business decision makers responsible for their finance department, with respondents from the UK, […]
Generative AI now the most frequently deployed AI solution in organisations
According to a Gartner survey conducted in the fourth quarter of 2023, 29% of the 644 respondents from organisations in the U.S., Germany and the U.K. said that they have deployed and are using GenAI, making GenAI the most frequently deployed AI solution. GenAI was found to be more common than other solutions like graph […]
What data protection considerations are there when procuring, developing and deploying AI systems?
By Liz Smith, associate in the commercial team at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology, data protection remains a crucial area of concern for businesses. Here we summarise some of the key data protection considerations for businesses procuring, developing or deploying AI systems… Purpose and lawful basis: Whenever […]
30% of increasing demand for APIs will come from AI and LLM
More than 30% of the increase in demand for application programming interfaces (APIs) will come from AI and tools using large language models (LLMs) by 2026, according to Gartner. “With technology service providers (TSPs) leading the charge in GenAI adoption, the fallout will be widespread,” said Adrian Lee, VP Analyst at Gartner. “This includes increased […]
IT experts poll: Elon Musk is ‘wrong’ that no jobs will be needed in the future
Elon Musk’s claim that AI will make all human jobs irrelevant should not be taken seriously, according to a survey of tech experts conducted by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. During an interview with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the AI Safety Summit last year, Musk said: ‘There will come a point where […]
Is defensive AI the key to guarding against emerging cyber threats?
Google’s recent announcement of an artificial intelligence (AI) Cyber Defense Initiative to enhance global cybersecurity underscores the importance of defending against increasingly sophisticated and pervasive cyber threats. And according to analysts at GlobalData, AI will play a pivotal role in collecting, processing, and neutralising threats, transforming the way organisations combat cyber risks. Looking at AI […]
Is generative AI the next big cyber threat for businesses?
By Robert Smith, Product Manager, Cyber Security at M247 Unless you’ve been living under a rock over the past twelve months, you will have heard all about ChatGPT by now. A shorthand for ‘Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer’, the smart chatbot exploded onto the tech scene in November last year, amassing 100 million users in its […]
Threat Predictions for 2024: Chained AI and CaaS operations give attackers more ‘easy’ buttons
With the growth of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) operations and the advent of generative AI, threat actors have more “easy” buttons at their fingertips to assist with carrying out attacks than ever before. By relying on the growing capabilities in their respective toolboxes, adversaries will increase the sophistication of their activities. They’ll launch more targeted and stealthier […]
Threat Predictions for 2024: Chained AI and CaaS operations give attackers more ‘easy’ buttons
With the growth of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) operations and the advent of generative AI, threat actors have more “easy” buttons at their fingertips to assist with carrying out attacks than ever before. By relying on the growing capabilities in their respective toolboxes, adversaries will increase the sophistication of their activities. They’ll launch more targeted and stealthier […]