Monthly Archives: April, 2023

. Starburst, a data lake analytics company based in Boston, has now integrated with dbt Cloud, a transformation tool, to help users quickly and efficiently build secure pipelines across multiple data sources. This integration promises to reduce costs, risks and hassle associated with manual ETL pipelines. Join the executive event in San Francisco to learn how AI investments can be optimized for success.

EU lawmakers have just passed a landmark draft of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act - the first ever comprehensive set of regulations related to AI. This comes after two years of intensive negotiations and months of haggling. The draft grants authorization to generative AI models like ChatGPT, requiring companies to disclose if copyrighted content is deployed in the system. Moreover, generative AI models must be designed, developed, and utilized in accordance with EU law and fundamental rights. Avi Gesser of Debevoise & Plimpton believes the risk-based regime of the AI Act ensures safety while encouraging innovation. This applies to organizations, both in the EU and third countries, whose AI systems' output is used in the EU. If you want to stay abreast of industry developments and AI regulations, join the AI Summit in SF on July 11-12.

DocuSign, an American eSign firm, has unveiled an AI-powered identity verification (IDV) tool for markets in the UK and EU. Dubbed ID Verification for EU Qualified, it offers users the ability to remotely verify an individual's identity without any video conferencing or in-person checks. The tool meets the stringent cyber security requirements of EU agencies like the ESO ETSI & ANSSI. Additionally, it is equipped with liveness detection & selfie comparison capabilities on mobile devices.

ChatGPT is an AI-based writing tool that helps users craft professional-level content. This article tells the story of a woman who faced a difficult dilemma at her workplace and turned to ChatGPT to help her craft a message that allowed her to leave the situation on her own terms. Using ChatGPT, the anonymous woman was quickly able to express her needs and get her message across professionally. Try out ChatGPT for yourself if you want to save time and produce professional-level content.

This article explores how hackers can use AI-backed ransomware, revealed in RSA Conference 2023. Following cleverly-worded requests, hackers can use the ChatGPT 4 chatbot to generate ransomware. It includes tips from the SANS Institute's experts and warnings of supply chain, search engine, and malvertising attacks. Staying safe from malicious activity requires knowledge of current technologies and preventive/defensive measures.