Malware-free attacks are on the rise, with 71% of detections indexed by CrowdStrike being malware-free, prompting the need for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) tools that integrate AI and machine learning to combat these attacks. Endpoint security is crucial in the fight against breaches, and automating patch management with AI can improve resilience. Self-healing endpoints are key to cyber-resilience and can strengthen XDR platforms.
Prospect Park in New Jersey is using artificial intelligence on its website to provide quick and accurate responses to residents' queries, improving engagement with the local government and reducing the need for in-person visits to borough hall. The AI tool, developed by Polimorphic Inc., offers immediate answers to questions and simplifies complex issues, creating a more connected and efficient community.
ControlRooms.ai, an AI-powered analytics startup, has raised $10 million in a Series A round to automate the industrial troubleshooting process and minimize downtime for heavy industries like chemical and energy plants. The platform predicts manufacturing plant behavior and detects potential problems before they are noticed by engineers or operators.
Google has introduced new AI-based solutions at its Google Next conference to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of its cloud and security solutions, including integrating its AI tool Duet AI into products such as Mandiant Threat Intelligence, Chronicle Security Operations, and Security Command Center, to improve threat detection, provide response recommendations, and streamline security practices.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can put human rights at risk, as highlighted by researchers from Amnesty International on the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, who discuss scenarios in which AI is used to track activists and make automated decisions that can lead to discrimination and inequality, emphasizing the need for human intervention and changes in public policy to address these issues.
Cassie Kozyrkov, Google's former chief decision scientist, is launching projects to help business leaders navigate the use of artificial intelligence and make informed decisions, aiming to hold AI decision-makers accountable and provide tools for responsible AI deployment.
CrowdStrike, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, is well-positioned to tackle the growing threat of cyberattacks and is favored by analysts for its potential growth, despite a slowdown in revenue growth.
Adversaries and criminal groups are exploiting artificial intelligence (AI) technology to carry out malicious activities, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray, who warned that while AI can automate tasks for law-abiding citizens, it also enables the creation of deepfakes and malicious code, posing a threat to US citizens. The FBI is working to identify and track those misusing AI, but is cautious about using it themselves. Other US security agencies, however, are already utilizing AI to combat various threats, while concerns about China's use of AI for misinformation and propaganda are growing.
