Widespread US breach, US & EU cyber security, South Korea Martial law, Trump' new Czar, Google DeepMind

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Highlights:

• Widespread US breach: 8 telecoms compromised.

• US & EU cyber security: emergency response.

• South Korean Martial law: Deepfake concern.

• Trump’s czar: Crypto and AI.

• Google Deepmind AI policy & regulation.

Deep Dive

1. Widespread US breach The Guardian

• Metadata of a large number of Americans was stolen.

• At least 8 US telecom firms were compromised.

• Hackers targeted audio files, text content and metadata.

• The campaign affected dozens of companies globally.

• The White House has prioritized tackling this intrusion.

Mitigation: Use encrypted messaging apps.

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2. US & EU cyber security SecurityWeek, Reuters

• EU adopts new laws to improve cybersecurity; creates ECAS and emergency mechanism.

• Amends the Cybersecurity Act for managed security services.

• FCC proposes annual cybersecurity risk management plan certification.

• Driven by the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign.

• Aims to increase quality and prevent market fragmentation (EU); improve network security (FCC).

Advice: Monitor regulations for impacts on your organization and adopt best practices.

3. South Korean Martial Law CNN

• Announced at 10:23 PM local time on public TV.

• Initially thought was a deepfake.

• Refuted quickly by in-person check-in in a parliament.

• Call to actions by a politic leader Youtube broadcast.

• Conflicts between military and congress at midnight.

• Within 2.5 hrs, 190 lawmakers 100% voted down the decree.

• The revocation was announced six hours later.

• Concerns about the political use of technology are growing.

Mitigation: Implement measures to detect deepfakes and improve media literacy.

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4. Trump's New AI & Crypto Czar. The Verge

• David Sacks appointed as "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar."

• Focus on making America a global leader in AI and crypto.

• Safeguarding free speech and mitigating Big Tech bias are key goals.

• Will work on a legal framework for the crypto industry.

• To head the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology.

Advice: Monitor policy developments closely; assess potential impacts on AI regulation and industry.

5. AI Regulation and Google's Approach DeepMind

• By Nicklas Lundblad, Google DeepMind's Head of Public Policy.

• Public mood on AI is hesitant but optimistic.

• Regulation focuses on uses, design, and deployment of AI.

• Risk-based approach is good but needs careful consideration of reward.

• International collaboration on AI regulation faces challenges.

• Institutions and AI literacy is vital for effective regulation.

Advice: Proactive strategies for identifying and mitigating potential harms, emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning.