Human Cost of AI: New database reveals over 700 risks to society
Scientists at one of the world’s leading universities have created a threat list warning of the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have published an AI Risk Repository which lists over 700 different…
Thousands of fake accounts targeting U.S. voters exposed
Thousands of AI-controlled social media accounts designed to disrupt the U.S. election have been linked to China, according to a report by cyber investigators. The network, known as “Green Cicada”, has been uncovered by cyber security firm CyberCX, which found…
AUKUS alliance achieves AI breakthrough with autonomous drone trials
Autonomous AI drones capable of independently locating and destroying ground targets have been successfully tested in a “ground breaking” multinational military exercise. The exercise is the first use of autonomy and AI sensing systems in a real-time military environment according…
AI could enable terrorists to create cheap and deadly robots from home
Widely available AI programs coupled with easily accessible materials could allow anyone to build a lethal robot in their own homes for as little as $1,000, according to military science experts. This unprecedented ease of access to weaponised autonomous technology…
AI tools and chatbots are rocket fuel for massive increase in cyber crime
Cyber criminals are weaponising advanced chatbots and AI technologies to amplify their attacks, marking a significant escalation in the digital arms race. Experts warn that these powerful AI tools are being deployed at a record scale and speed, creating a…
AI for Good: Ukraine deploys a new “tool” in its fight against disinformation
Ukraine has launched an internet-based tool to expose propaganda and help counter Russian disinformation, according to Volodymyr Borodiansky, media executive and former Ukrainian Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. War of Words uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse over 100,000…
AI Arms Race: China could have killer robots on the battlefield in two years
China could deploy fully autonomous military weapons onto the battlefield within two years, according to a leading weapons expert. Defence analyst Francis Tusa said China was not hindered by the ethical concerns surrounding so-called killer robots and was developing autonomous…
AI’s Blind Spot: It fails to recognise disinformation it creates
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a blind spot. It fails to recognise disinformation it creates. This means that it has limitations in the fight against disinformation. Experts have found that AI tools can be tricked when attempting to label machine versus…
Trump Deepfake Video Fuels Antisemitism Despite Being Exposed as Fake
A deepfake video of former President Donald Trump advocating for antisemitism has appeared online, National Security News can reveal. While the signs of manipulation are evident, with some users flagging mismatched lip movements, the video has still managed to fuel…
Educating Against Deepfakes: India’s Disinformation Battle Offers Crucial Lessons for Upcoming Elections
In light of the upcoming UK election, the threat of AI-driven disinformation, like deepfakes, is a growing concern. The UK’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy emphasised the urgency, stating “It is more important than ever that the UK…
