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UnitedHealth Faces Accountability for AI-Driven Claim Denials

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Lawsuit Claims Insurer Misused AI in Denying Necessary Medical Care Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) •February 14, 2025 Image: UnitedHealthCare A proposed class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group has gained judicial approval to progress. The case contends that UnitedHealthCare, the company’s insurance division,…

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CISA Budget Reductions Leave US Critical Infrastructure Vulnerable to Emerging Threats

Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific Does CISA’s Ambiguous Future Increase Risks for Nation-State Cyber Attacks? Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 13, 2025 CISA’s challenges present significant cybersecurity threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. The future of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has come under scrutiny following recent significant…

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How Trump’s Funding Freeze Puts US Port Cybersecurity at Risk

Government, Industry Specific, Regulation Experts Warn Proposed Budget Cuts Could Undermine Security Investments and Disrupt Supply Chains Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 11, 2025 Experts expressed concerns that federal grant freezes could seriously jeopardize cybersecurity at U.S. ports, including in Charleston, S.C. (Image: Shutterstock) A proposed $20 billion federal initiative…

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AI Presents Significant Privacy Concerns, According to Signal President

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security AI Summit Official Highlights Privacy Concerns Linked to Artificial Intelligence Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 11, 2025 Cybersecurity and political leaders convene at the AI Action Summit in Paris. (Image: Judith Litvine/Flickr) During a session at the AI Action Summit in…

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Nigeria Experiences Rise in Data Privacy Breaches Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, Nigeria is facing a significant increase in data privacy violations, raising alarm bells about the security of personal information in the digital age. Recent findings from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have revealed a troubling trend: unauthorized data access, identity theft, and questionable practices involving…

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Asian Governments Move Quickly to Prohibit DeepSeek Due to Privacy Issues

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Geo Focus: Asia , Geo-Specific Concerns Mount Over Data Security of Chinese AI Platform Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Countries throughout Asia are swiftly enacting bans on the use of DeepSeek’s open-source chatbot among government officials and critical infrastructure organizations.…

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