The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a new “law enforcement sweep called Operation AI Comply.” The operation shows that the FTC is serious about protecting consumers from companies that use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and services to “trick, mislead, or defraud people.” Such conduct is “illegal,” and in announcing the first five enforcement
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Privacy Tip #414 – Beware of Fraud Schemes Promising Big Monetary Rewards from AI
Fraudsters are using the hype of new technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), to commit fraud on consumers. The same bad guys are just spinning buzzwords to develop new schemes to take advantage of consumers.
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it took enforcement action against five companies “that use AI hype or…
NIST Proposes New Cybersecurity and AI Guidelines for Federal Government Contractors
By Sean Griffin
Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its second public draft of Digital Identity Guidelines (Draft Guidelines). The Draft Guidelines focus on online identity verification, but several provisions have implications for government contractors’ cybersecurity programs, as well as contractors’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Government Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements…
Now Is the Time to Schedule a Tabletop Exercise on AI
We have previously suggested that conducting cybersecurity tabletop exercises are an important part of testing your incident response program and response to different scenarios.
A scenario that we strongly recommend including in your next scenario toolbox is one that focuses on the use of AI in your organization. If you have not yet developed and…
Privacy Tip #411 – Phishing Attacks Increased 40% in 2023
Everyone thinks they can spot a phishing email. If true, we would not see so many security incidents, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. The statistics are overwhelming that phishing emails are a significant cause of data breaches.
If everyone was able to spot a phishing email, threat actors would stop using them. It wouldn’t be…
American Bar Association Issues Formal Opinion on Use of Generative AI Tools
On July 29, 2024, the American Bar Association issued ABA Formal Opinion 512 titled “Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools.”
The opinion addresses the ethical considerations lawyers are required to consider when using generative AI (GenAI) tools in the practice of law.
The opinion sets forth the ethical rules to consider, including the duties of competence, confidentiality,…
Colorado’s First of its Kind Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence
On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed, “with reservations,” Senate Bill 42-205, “Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems” (the Act). The first of its kind in the United States, the Act takes effect on February 1, 2026, and requires artificial intelligence (AI) developers, and businesses that use high-risk AI systems,…
CISA Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
On August 1, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the appointment of its first CISA Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. The appointee, Lisa Einstein, served as CISA’s Senior Advisor for AI and as Executive Director of CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, advising CISA on the reduction of risk to critical infrastructure. She earned a…
Using AI for Worker Safety: Benefits and Risks
By Sean Griffin
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is entering the field of workplace safety. Specifically, using AI can help in areas such as:
- Ergonomics. Through security cameras, AI can “see” when someone is lifting a box improperly, overreaching or jumping, or performing other acts that risk musculoskeletal injuries.
- Area Controls. AI can detect blocked exits, spills, or other hazards in
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How to Keep AI From Blowing Up in Your Face: Simplified Version
By Sean Griffin
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer manufacturers and other companies necessary assistance during the current workforce shortage. It can help workers answer questions from customers and other workers, fill skill gaps, and even help get your new employees up to speed faster. However, using AI comes with challenges and risks that companies must recognize and address.…