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How phishing pages admit to being LLM-made
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: Securelist
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As LLMs advance, their role in online fraud is growing, enabling scammers to automate sophisticated phishing attacks. Such technology allows the generation of unique, deceptive web pages, complicating detection efforts. Indicators of LLM use often include apologies and phrases signaling limitations.
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2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: ForceField
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
MARQ protects company, community & country data with tamper-proof badges. Their patent-pending APIs defend against deepfake scams, fraud & breaches. Subscribe for more on YouTube and follow TechCrunch on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms for updates.
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Microsoft and a16z set aside differences, join hands in plea against AI regulation
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Big tech leaders like Marc Andreessen and Satya Nadella have united to oppose regulations like California’s SB 1047, claiming it stifles innovation. They argue that compliance costs burden startups, but critics say their fears are exaggerated to shield massive profits.
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The cybsecurity problems and opportunities facing open-source startups
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
Open-source software is integral to many startups and modern companies. However, recent security issues highlight its vulnerabilities to state-level hackers. Explore how to safely build and utilize communal code with insights from industry experts at a recent discussion.
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MIT debuts a large language model-inspired method for teaching robots new skills
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
MIT recently unveiled a new robot training model that emulates the extensive data methods used in large language models. The innovative approach, using Heterogeneous Pretrained Transformers, integrates diverse sensor data to enhance adaptability and learning efficiency in robots.
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2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware — and it’s likely going to get worse
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
The ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 poised to become a record-breaking year for payouts. Despite law enforcement actions against groups like LockBit, hackers continue to profit. Expert Allan Liska warns of a rise in teenage attackers and a potential escalation of real-world violence.
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GenAI suffers from data overload, so companies should focus on smaller, specific goals
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Chet Kapoor discussed the critical role of data in AI, emphasizing the need to prioritize product-market fit over scale. Panelists advocated for a focused, incremental approach to generative AI, starting small with specific goals rather than overwhelming efforts.
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Noma is building tools to spot security issues with AI apps
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Security
Companies’ eagerness to adopt AI has made them more vulnerable to cyberthreats, with over half of IT executives acknowledging that AI complexity weakens security. Startups like Noma Security emerge to address these risks, focusing on vulnerable data pipelines and AI-specific threats.
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Women in AI: Sophia Velastegui believes AI is moving too fast
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
In TechCrunch’s Women in AI series, Sophia Velastegui, former chief AI officer at Microsoft, shares her journey from mechanical engineering to AI. Highlighting the importance of diverse voices in tech, she encourages women to engage in AI to shape its future and address biases.
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OpenAI has hired the co-founder of Twitter challenger Pebble
- November 4, 2024
- Posted by: chuckb
- Category: TC Artificial Intelligence
Gabor Cselle, ex-CEO of Pebble, has joined OpenAI for a secret project, as he announced on X. Previously a founder of successful startups and a former Twitter product manager, Cselle is now focusing on generative AI prototypes after Pebble’s shutdown last year.