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News from the week of May 15, 2023 in digital transformation including stories from Edge Computing, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence

The Irish Times fell victim to a hoax when it published an article by an artificial intelligence (AI) program. The AI-generated piece went unnoticed and was posted online, highlighting the challenges of detecting machine-generated content. This incident raises concerns about the potential for misinformation and the need for effective verification processes in the face of AI-generated content.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2023/05/17/the-irish-times-duped-by-a-hoax-article-written-by-an-artificial-intelligence-program_6026930_19.html

Europe is leading in establishing guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The European Union is developing comprehensive regulations to ensure AI is transparent, accountable, and respects human rights. These measures aim to address ethical concerns and potential risks associated with AI, making Europe a global frontrunner in shaping responsible AI implementation.

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/europe-leading-world-building-guardrails-ai-rcna83912

A new study suggests that generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to augment the working hours of healthcare professionals by up to 40%. By automating routine tasks and providing decision support, AI could increase efficiency and allow doctors and nurses to focus on more critical and complex patient care.

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/generative-ai-could-augment-40-healthcare-working-hours

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned about a critical vulnerability in Ruckus wireless access points that is being exploited to infect Wi-Fi networks. The bug allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code remotely. CISA advises organizations using Ruckus access points to apply the necessary patches and implement mitigation measures to protect against potential attacks.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-critical-ruckus-bug-used-to-infect-wi-fi-access-points

Sensitive data belonging to 237,000 U.S. government employees have been exposed due to a security breach. The compromised information includes Social Security numbers, contact details, and employment information. The breach was attributed to an unauthorized individual accessing an employee's email account. Authorities are investigating the incident, and affected individuals are being notified.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/data-237-000-us-government-232707971.html

A severe security flaw has been discovered, exposing over 2 million sensitive records on the WordPress site. The vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Essential Addons for Elementor" allows unauthorized access to personal data, including names, addresses, and financial information. The flaw affects widely used software, posing a significant risk to users' privacy and security. Developers are working on a patch, and users are advised to update their systems promptly.

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