World’s first major act to regulate AI passed by European lawmakers
The European Union Parliament on Wednesday approved the world's first major set of regulatory ground rules to govern the mediatized artificial intelligence at the forefront of tech investment.
Microsoft AI engineer says Copilot Designer creates disturbing images
Shane Jones, who’s worked at Microsoft for six years, has been testing the company’s AI image generator in his free time and told CNBC he is disturbed by his findings. He’s warned Microsoft of the sexual and violent content that the product, Copilot Designer, is creating, but said the company isn’t taking appropriate action. On Wednesday, Jones escalated the matter, sending letters to FTC Chair Lina Khan and to Microsoft’s board, which were viewed by CNBC.
U.S. banks processed about $1.2 billion in ransomware payments in 2021
U.S. banks and financial institutions processed more than $1 billion in potential ransomware-related payments in 2021. * It’s a new record and almost triple the amount that was reported the previous year. * Over half the ransomware attacks are attributed to suspected Russian cyber hackers, according to a new report.
U.S. banks processed about $1.2 billion in ransomware payments in 2021
* U.S. banks and financial institutions processed more than $1 billion in potential ransomware-related payments in 2021. * It’s a new record and almost triple the amount that was reported the previous year. * Over half the ransomware attacks are attributed to suspected Russian cyber hackers, according to a new report.