It’s no secret that the AI landscape is evolving at lightning speed, but one app in particular, DeepSeek, has taken the market by storm. Emerging seemingly overnight, DeepSeek has quickly captured the attention of users, businesses, and governments alike. Positioned as a next-generation AI platform, it’s already drawing comparisons to Meta’s offerings and even ChatGPT….
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The Silent Threat in Your Driveway and the Battle for Your Data
Over my 35 years in the technology sector, I’ve witnessed the relentless march of innovation. Each wave has brought incredible benefits, but I’ve also seen the darker side—the way seemingly benign technologies can be weaponized. Today, I want to talk about a threat quietly rolling onto American roads: the rise of Chinese automakers and the…
TikTok: Security vs Freedom
When it comes to TikTok, I find myself in the middle of a complicated debate. On one hand, there’s the undeniable need to protect national security. On the other, I think about the personal freedoms we enjoy as U.S. citizens, which include choosing the platforms we use to connect, express, and communicate. As I’ve followed…
ServiceNow Security Alert: Misconfigurations Expose Sensitive KB Data
As someone deeply involved in the ServiceNow ecosystem, I find the recent discovery of over 1,000 misconfigured ServiceNow instances exposing sensitive corporate information both alarming and enlightening. This issue, identified by Aaron Costello at AppOmni, underscores a critical challenge we face in enterprise software: the human element in security configurations. The exposed data isn’t trivial—it…
ServiceNow’s Triple Threat and What It Means for You
Recent developments have surfaced surrounding new ServiceNow platform vulnerabilities. The discovery of three critical security flaws in this widely-used IT service management solution has sent ripples through the tech community, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts on this pressing issue. The vulnerabilities in question – CVE-2024-4879, CVE-2024-5217, and CVE-2024-5178 – represent a significant…
Minority Report a Reality? Argentina’s AI Crime Prediction Gamble
As I sat down to watch “Minority Report” for the umpteenth time, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the film’s fictional PreCrime system and Argentina’s recently announced Artificial Intelligence Applied to Security Unit. Both aim to predict and prevent crimes before they occur, but while one remains in the realm of science fiction, the…
Why Small and Mid-Market Businesses Need to Embrace AI Now
AI is transforming industries left and right, but I see many small and mid-market businesses still on the fence. This hesitation isn’t just a missed opportunity; it can have serious consequences. Let’s dive into why adopting AI now is crucial and what steps you can take to get started. The Power of AI Artificial intelligence…
The AI Race: Security for AGI
Welcome back to the next blog in my series, “The AI Race.” Today, we’ll delve into a critical aspect of AI development that often goes under the radar: security. As we advance towards creating Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), securing these powerful technologies becomes paramount. Let’s explore why this is vital for your business and what…
The Growing Necessity for a Chief AI Officer
In today’s fast-paced business world, having a solid AI strategy isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity. According to a study by McKinsey, companies that leverage AI are 1.4 times more likely to see a profit increase of over 10% compared to those that don’t. As a professional with 35 years of experience in emerging…
Safeguarding Our Privacy in an Age of High-Tech Vehicles: Strategies and Solutions
We’ve reached the final installment of our series on the privacy implications of advanced automotive technologies. Throughout this journey, we’ve explored how the integration of cameras, microphones, lidar, and radar in vehicles can potentially expose us to surveillance and privacy breaches. As someone with over 35 years in IT and emerging technologies, my goal has…