As machine-learning applications move into the mainstream, a new era of cyber threat is emerging—one that uses offensive artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge attack campaigns. Offensive AI allows attackers to automate reconnaissance, craft tailored impersonation attacks, and even self-propagate to avoid detection. Security teams can prepare by turning to defensive AI to fight back—using autonomous […]
Daily Archives: February 5, 2021
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In their defense, many developers of predictive policing tools say that they have started using victim reports to get a more accurate picture of crime rates in different neighborhoods. In theory, victim reports should be less biased because they aren’t affected by police prejudice or feedback loops. But Nil-Jana Akpinar and Alexandra Chouldechova at Carnegie […]
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In June of 2020, Discord reported more than 100 million active users each month and that number has only grown higher since then. Discord is one of the most popular online text and voice platforms on the web. While it got its start as a gaming platform, Discord is now used by communities and hobbyists […]