On Monday, Microsoft disclosed that Anonymous Sudan was responsible for the recent outages experienced by their Outlook and OneDrive services. While the group’s exact motives remain unclear, this incident underscores the need for increased vigilance and security measures in the face of cyber threats.
On Tuesday, Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage that impacted several widely used services, including Alexa, Ring, and various fast food apps. The outage serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerability of cloud-based systems and the need for robust backup plans.
Google and Mayo Clinic are partnering up to bring AI-powered healthcare solutions that comply with HIPAA regulations.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan is confident about the potential of AI and optimistic about the company’s acquisition of VMware.
A new AI tool developed by researchers at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) will be able to predict crop yields and suggest appropriate rotations for farmers in Africa. The tool uses machine learning algorithms to analyze data on climate, soil, and past crop performance to make accurate predictions. This technology has the potential to revolutionize agriculture in Africa by helping farmers to make informed decisions and improve crop productivity.
A team of researchers have developed an AI-powered algorithm that discovered a new antibiotic to combat deadly superbugs. The discovery could help save lives and provide hope in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Generative AI systems are being used in diverse fields, but they are vulnerable to indirect prompt-injection attacks. These attacks can manipulate the inputs and outputs of these systems, leading to harmful consequences. Therefore, the security of generative AI systems needs to be reinforced to prevent such attacks.
An AI-generated image of an explosion near the Pentagon went viral on social media causing concerns about the spread of misinformation. The US Department of Defense confirmed the image to be fake, but it reportedly caused a brief dip in the stock market. This incident highlights the rise of AI-generated images and the verification challenges faced by Twitter, particularly since the introduction of its subscription service.
WordPress, the popular content management system, has recently fixed a critical security breach in its WooCommerce plugin.
Cloud software brings many advantages, but it presents the challenge of tracking and managing their usage and cost.