Tag Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Mimic Secures $50M to Combat Ransomware with Lightning-Fast Defense Solutions

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Series A Investment Fuels AI-Infused Cybersecurity Advancements Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 27, 2025 Derek Smith, CEO, Mimic, alongside Bob Blakey, Chief Product Officer, Mimic (Images: Mimic) A cybersecurity firm specializing in ransomware defense, led by…

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UK Postpones AI Regulation Initiatives

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Concerns Over AI Regulations Emerging as Lawmakers Delay Legislation Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Reports indicate that the Labour Government of the United Kingdom has postponed the rollout of a draft bill aimed at regulating…

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OpenAI Reports China Employing AI-Driven Surveillance Technologies

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Report Also Highlights Threats Associated with North Korea and Iran Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI’s latest threat report reveals that Chinese influence operations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to conduct surveillance and disinformation campaigns. These…

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Concerns Over Privacy in the U.S. Government’s AI Revamp

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Related: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Impact Financial Markets, SailPoint IPO Reflects Industry Trends Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 14, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tom Field, Michael Novinson, and Chris Riotta This week’s update from ISMG editors features an in-depth discussion…

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Tines Secures $125M to Enhance Security Automation and Agentic AI Capabilities

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy Workflow Automation Firm Secures $1.125B Valuation, Aims for AI-Driven Expansion Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 11, 2025 Eoin Hinchy, co-founder and CEO, Tines (Image: Tines) Tines, a workflow automation platform led by industry veterans from DocuSign, eBay, and Deloitte, has successfully…

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DOGE’s Integration of AI Sparks Significant Privacy Concerns and Legal Scrutiny

Lawsuits Intensify Over Government Spending Cuts Linked to AI Data Usage by Elon Musk’s Task Force Lawsuits are increasingly being filed against the efforts led by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to implement sweeping reductions in federal government spending. The controversy arises amidst reports alleging that aides to Musk…

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DeepSeek’s Urgent Alert on AI Security

AI Safeguards Under Fire: DeepSeek’s Security Oversights DeepSeek, a cutting-edge open-source AI model developed by a Chinese tech firm, has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of significant security lapses and a data breach that compromised user information and API keys. During this week’s ISMG Editors’ Panel discussion, Sam Curry,…

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Assessing DeepSeek: Security, Privacy, and Geopolitical Risks

AI Adoption in Cybersecurity: Navigating Risks with Open-Source Solutions In a rapidly evolving landscape, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum within security operations. However, as highlighted by Forrester’s principal analyst, Allie Mellen, organizations must remain vigilant about the security, privacy, and geopolitical risks associated with new AI…

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