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Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.
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Deepfake threat: Only 0.1% can spot AI-generated fakes

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Research from iProov reveals a staggering 99.9% of consumers struggle to recognise deepfakes, raising alarms over identity fraud and misinformation.
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Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Concerns over data privacy and security have intensified following the unprotected database breach linked to the DeepSeek AI programme, exposing sensitive user information.
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Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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Butterfly Data has won four awards at the global SAS Hackathon for its generative AI solution aimed at combating misinformation on social media platforms.
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Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.
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The new AI economy: welcome to the era of knowledge-as-a-service

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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The era of Knowledge-as-a-Service is emerging, reshaping the internet with AI-driven models that prioritise ethical data use and community engagement.
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AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.
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Mindgard reveals vulnerabilities in Azure AI content safety

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Mindgard has uncovered serious security flaws in Microsoft's Azure AI Content Safety Service, enabling potential attacks to undermine its security measures.
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BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.
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Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.
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Global report reveals mixed attitudes towards AI in healthcare

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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A new Elsevier report reveals US, China, and India show varied attitudes towards AI in research and healthcare, with China leading in optimism and use.
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UK SMBs suffer £93,000 losses annually from misinformation

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Small and medium-sized UK businesses are losing around £93,000 annually due to misinformation, fake reviews, and inadequate search tools.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Verizon's 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.