Updates

17 May 2024

Concerns rise as Google implements AI for search engine answers

While Google claims the new formula will benefit publishers, publishers are concerned about potential website traffic declines.

17 May 2024

Elon Musk deepfake crypto scam raises concerns in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has been identified as one of the top markets in Asia for identity fraud.

17 May 2024

United States Senate passes resolution urging SEC to repeal rule on cryptocurrency firm deals

The United States Senate has passed a joint resolution calling for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reverse a rule affecting financial institutions dealing with cryptocurrency firms

17 May 2024

US voice actors claim AI firm illegally copied their voices

Actors claim that the firm deceived them into providing voice samples and is now selling AI versions of their voices without authorisation.

17 May 2024

Google requests non-jury trial in response to US antitrust lawsuit

Big tech company argues that a jury trial would be unprecedented and that the case’s technical nature might be difficult for jurors to understand.

17 May 2024

Reddit partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT integration

Selling data for AI model training is viewed as a significant revenue opportunity for Reddit.

17 May 2024

University researchers develop AI platform to detect sarcasm

The researchers trained the AI model using content from American sitcoms like ‘Friends’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory.’

16 May 2024

European Central Bank advocates monitoring and regulation of AI in finance

The ECB calls for strict monitoring and regulation of AI in finance, to safeguard consumers and market stability.

16 May 2024

ShinyHunters regains control of BreachForums after seizure by FBI

After law enforcement agencies seized BreachForums on Wednesday, 15 May, the cyber group ShinyHunters managed to regain control of the sitethe following day. Yet, the arrest of the forum’s administrator by the FBI has left the future of the cybercrime hub uncertain.

16 May 2024

EU investigates disinformation on X after Slovakia PM shooting

The EU is analysing X’s disinformation mitigation measures and is monitoring the launch of Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok.