Elizabeth MacBride is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist traveling in the Middle East, reporting on business and the economy, including new energy realities.

The Big Risk in the Most-Popular, and Aging, Big Tech Default Email Programs

01 Oct 2023  |  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth  |  English  |  Business

Cybersecurity experts highlight the vulnerabilities in aging email programs from Microsoft, Google, and Apple, which rely on outdated operating systems. Despite efforts to improve security, these programs remain susceptible to cyberattacks, particularly affecting small businesses that lack resources for robust cybersecurity measures. The article discusses the significant impact of a 2021 Microsoft Exchange hack, the role of big tech companies in cybersecurity, and the increasing premiums in cyber insurance. Experts call for better default security settings and faster responses to vulnerabilities, drawing parallels to the evolution of car safety regulations.

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Mark Scott is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

The struggle to control AI

01 Jun 2023  |  www.politico.eu  |  English  |  Technology Regulation

Top European and American officials convened in Sweden to address the regulation of artificial intelligence, focusing on creating a voluntary code of conduct to mitigate potential harms from advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT and Bard. The EU and U.S. aim to present a joint proposal to the G7, though they differ in their regulatory approaches, with the EU pushing for mandatory rules and the U.S. favoring industry-led safeguards. The discussions highlight the urgency of international collaboration to manage AI's rapid development and its implications for global security and employment.

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National Institutes of Standards and Technology European Commission G7 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development White House

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Senate AI Working Group Releases Long-Anticipated Roadmap for AI Policy

15 May 2024  |  Lexology  |  English  |  US Senate

The Senate AI Working Group, led by Chuck Schumer and other senators, released a comprehensive roadmap for AI policy in the U.S. Senate, aiming for bipartisan consensus on AI legislation. The roadmap emphasizes innovation, federal investment, and collaboration among Senate committees and the Biden Administration. It outlines recommendations for sector-specific AI policy issues, including workforce impacts, high-impact AI uses, elections, privacy, and national security. The roadmap supports existing legislation and proposes new reforms to drive AI innovation, address workforce challenges, and safeguard against AI risks. The Senate plans to address AI-related issues through rolling legislation rather than a single omnibus bill.

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Office of the Director of National Intelligence National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Energy National Institute of Standards and Technology National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Senate AI Working Group Biden Administration Senate Appropriations Committee U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Department of Labor Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Election Assistance Commission Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency U.S. Copyright Office U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Intelligence Community

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Sakshi Udavant is a freelance journalist with an academic background in psychology. 

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Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

14 Aug 2024  |  www.manufacturingdive.com  |  English  |  Semiconductor Industry

Manufacturing Dive highlights key trends and challenges in the manufacturing sector for 2024, focusing on rising costs in labor, materials, cybersecurity, and insurance. The article discusses the impact of inflation on wages and supply prices, the importance of cybersecurity investments, and the influence of climate change on insurance costs. It also covers major factory construction projects by companies like Intel, Texas Instruments, and LG Energy Solution, and the labor market challenges in clean energy sectors. Additionally, it addresses policy outlooks, including federal funding, internal combustion engine bans, and chemical industry regulations, emphasizing the need for skilled labor and technological advancements in the semiconductor industry.

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National Institutes of Standards and Technology The Manufacturers Association of Central New York U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Energy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Institute for Supply Management Deloitte IBM Foley and Lardner Sentry Insurance Micron Technology Association of Equipment Manufacturers Aerospace Industries Association American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates Department of Commerce Pacific Northwest National Laboratory KPMG Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council

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