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AI tools help hacker break in for $25 per target

Major retailers were hit by sophisticated attacks performed on the cheap, demonstrating how AI lowers the barrier to entry for cybercrime.

AI is prompting these Gen Zers to learn how to type

Sep 27,26 | 01:41 EST

The article explores how Generation Z, despite being digital natives, are rediscovering and improving their typing skills in response to the rise of AI technology. Individuals like Julia Andrusiak, whose slow two-finger typing hindered her AI-focused job, are actively practicing touch typing. The necessity stems from the fact that AI's effectiveness largely depends on precise and efficient prompting, which rambling voice commands often fail to deliver. This trend signifies a shift among younger workers and students to gain an 'efficiency edge' in a fast-paced, AI-integrated professional world, highlighting typing proficiency as a critical skill rather than an outdated one.

Syracuse University Launches Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Sep 27,26 | 01:40 EST

The new institute unites researchers from four schools and colleges to advance the science and application of AI. Led by Paulo Shakarian, the KG Tan Endowed Professor of Artificial Intelligence, the institute focuses on rigorous and responsible AI research, tackling technical problems alongside societal implications to build resilient AI systems for high-impact applications.

Cartoonist’s take: Trump Changes Artificial Intelligence Name by Dave Whamond

Sep 27,26 | 01:38 EST

This article features a political cartoon by Dave Whamond, depicting former President Trump making a change to the name of Artificial Intelligence.

Nearly 100 new laws take effect this week: Guns, artificial intelligence, facial recognition, ICE, and more

Sep 27,26 | 01:36 EST

The new state laws that will take effect this week will directly impact Connecticut residents, covering areas such as gun control, data privacy, federal immigration agent conduct, and road safety.

Employment AI Tools Raise New Bias, Privacy, and Compliance Challenges

Sep 27,26 | 01:35 EST

As employers adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools throughout the employee lifecycle, they must address evolving local, state, federal, and supranational requirements governing bias, privacy, transparency, and potential discrimination risks, while also providing meaningful human oversight.

As concerns over artificial intelligence mount, Cardinal McElroy urges ‘a social contract for the digital world’

Sep 27,26 | 01:33 EST

Washington Cardinal Robert W. McElroy called for 'a social contract for the digital world' in a lecture, advocating for clear safeguards to manage the immense potential and grave perils of artificial intelligence amidst growing concerns.

Will artificial intelligence really kill us all?

Sep 27,26 | 01:31 EST

AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.