Misinformation stories - Page 6

AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.

A new Elsevier report reveals US, China, and India show varied attitudes towards AI in research and healthcare, with China leading in optimism and use.

Small and medium-sized UK businesses are losing around £93,000 annually due to misinformation, fake reviews, and inadequate search tools.

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.

Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.

DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.

The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.

Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.

Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.

In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.

Trend Micro unveils a strategic plan to safeguard consumers as AI PCs, projected to dominate 60% of PC shipments by 2027, reshape cybersecurity threats.

A new study by Fire on the Hill and Mercury Analytics reveals that 60% of companies have suffered adverse effects from misinformation, calling for urgent action to protect corporate reputations.

TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.

Global poll by ISACA reveals 85% of digital trust professionals believe their AI skills need boosting and 40% of organisations lack AI training.

Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.

As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.