Tag: Human rights

The Hindu-ORF Policy Conclave 2023 witnessed Petroleum Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, discussing global challenges & India's role. As India takes presidency of G20, ORF's forum highlights solutions proposed by Global South. Using LiFE project, the SDGs can be achieved without compromising. Ambassadors, MEA and UN ex-joint secretary, Preeti Saran, explored the importance of technology & climate action.

Discover how Apple's new Lockdown Mode successfully foiled an attack from notorious cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group. The privacy tool limited exposure to vulnerable targets and sent notifications if attempts were blocked. Citizen Lab praises the security capabilities of iOS, but also cautions that attackers may still be able to detect when it's enabled.

. Israel's NSO Group is a digital surveillance contractor under international criticism for selling spying programs to oppressive governments. The apps have been used to target journalists, human rights activists and political leaders without consent. Lockdown Mode stops some of these attacks but the number of users is unknown. NSO Group says tools are only used for law enforcement but has been quiet on targeted exploitation. Apple responded quickly with patches and protection, which shows the need for caution when using tech. Stay secure with strong protection and practices like avoiding strange contacts.

The European Union takes a major step forward in regulating generative AI technology, launching a task force for ChatGPT. This temporary ban on OpenAI's AI tool is to protect human rights and privacy, while still encouraging innovation. With the help of tech companies and influencers, the EU is creating an AI act to promote responsible AI that is free from all risks and threats.

OpenAI's GPT-4 was tested by 50 experts and academics to uncover any safety or security risks. Their findings showed the potential for the system to aid in plagiarism, financial crimes, cyber attacks and more. OpenAI has since taken steps to ensure such results won't appear when used publicly, yet the technology still raises alarm. ChatGPT plug-ins have extended GPT-4's capabilities to book and order items. Despite OpenAI's safety protocols, risks still exist, highlighting the importance of continual monitoring.