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The Hangzhou Internet Security Institute released an AI industry report., Business News


The Hangzhou Internet Security Institute released an AI industry report.

The Hangzhou Internet Security Institute published an AI industry report, systematically elucidating the prospects of the AI industry. It also offers an in-depth analysis of the latest developments and technological breakthroughs of leading AI institutions, while exploring the challenges and opportunities of AI technology in practical applications. The institute believes that, despite the significant progress made in AI technology, there are still issues related to data security and privacy protection in its practical applications, which merit global caution and attention.

On February 15, 2024(EST), OpenAI officially released the Sora video model, along with 48 generative video cases and a technical report. Users can simply input text to generate a 60-second video. The launch of Sora undoubtedly represents another significant breakthrough following the introduction of ChatGPT in 2023. Sora is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the field of artificial intelligence to date, with the AI competition seen as the forefront of the current Sino-American rivalry. Currently, the institute has heard two perspectives: Firstly, the development of AI technology will determine the future rise or fall of China and the United States. The rise and fall of great powers usually begin during periods of major technological change, and ultimately, this continuous growth advantage will translate into geopolitical and military influence. Secondly, China has already come very close to the United States in this cutting-edge technology field, even surpassing the United States in aspects such as electronic payments, 5G, and the quantity of papers and patents.

The institute believes that the launch of ChatGPT and Sora indicates that the United States holds a leading advantage in the foundational areas necessary for the development of artificial intelligence, including hardware, research and development, and talent, while China still lags behind the US in deep learning, core algorithms, and large language models. However, the institute also recognizes that China’s vast population size…

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Black Majority Schools Face Alarming Internet Security Risks, Report Finds


There is a large digital divide affecting low-income and Black or Indigenous majority schools, a recent report by Internet Safety Labs (ISL) has found.

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The report “Demographic Analysis of App Safety, Website Safety, and School Technology Behaviors in US K-12 Schools” explores technological disparities in American schools, focusing mainly on marginalized demographics.

This research expands on ISL’s previous work on the safety of educational technology across the country and is supported by the Internet Society Foundation. It reveals how schools of different backgrounds use technology and the risks involved.

One concerning finding is that websites for schools with mostly Black students were the least safe.

One-third of these schools had advertisements on their websites—a rate much higher than the national average—and 100% of the websites had trackers monitoring visitor behavior.

Privacy or digital divide?

The study also highlights a broader problem: a digital divide in how technology is used in education.

Schools in the lowest income bracket, making between $20,000 and $39,000, were among the least likely to provide their students with computing devices. This limits these students’ experience with technology.

Furthermore, the technology that is recommended or required often poses privacy risks, including apps filled with digital and behavioral ads.

Similar trends were seen for schools with the most American Indian/Native Alaskan students, leading to concerns about how this digital divide impacts students’ learning and their understanding of technology.

What Is The Solution?

The report suggests several actions for schools, school districts, and policymakers.

It recommends eliminating digital ads and tracking devices on school websites.

It also emphasizes the importance of schools being transparent about the technology they use, suggesting they publish a comprehensive list of required technology so students and parents know what’s expected.

Finally, it suggests schools should thoroughly vet all technology they recommend or require for educational use, to ensure it’s safe and appropriate…

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FBI: Ransomware and other internet crime complaints up in 2023


The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently reported a record 880,418 internet crime complaints in 2023, including an 18% increase in ransomware complaints to 2,825.

“The FBI’s annual internet crime report contains valuable insights and preventive tips regarding the types of cyber-crimes which target organizations and individuals alike,” said John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk. “Unfortunately, the report also statistically confirms what we are currently experiencing — the health care sector remains the critical infrastructure sector most targeted by ransomware. According to the report, the top five ransomware groups targeting the U.S. are all Russian speaking and include the notorious Lockbit and Blackcat/APLHV ransomware gangs. On a positive note, the report describes the FBI’s 72% success rate for recovery of funds in internet-enabled payment diversion schemes when reported within 48 hour to the victim’s financial institution and the FBI at www.ic3.gov.”

For more information on this or other cyber and risk issues, contact Riggi at [email protected]. For the latest cyber and risk resources and threat intelligence, visit aha.org/cybersecurity

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Intego Mac Internet Security X9 Review


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