Wionews: Hong Kong firm loses over $25mn after employee’s video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’, others
Deepfake technology is becoming ever more sophisticated and convincing.
Axios: The search for quantum algorithms
Quantum computers promise to solve some problems more efficiently than classical computers, but delivering on that promise requires developing new algorithms that take advantage of quantum computers’ unique abilities.
The Hacker News: Riding the AI Waves: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence to Combat Cyber Threats
The role of AI has evolved from being purely a defensive mechanism to a double-edged sword, wielded by adversaries as well.
Computer World: Microsoft launches Mesh 3D meetings for Teams
Microsoft’s metaverse for the workplace has officially arrived with the full launch of Mesh virtual meeting spaces today.
ITPro: Smart cities in the UK: Where are they?
A lot of noise has been made about smart cities in the UK.
Risk.net: How AI can give banks an edge in bond trading
A good look at AI in the trading environment.
Quantum Computing Report: NATO Creates a Quantum Technology Strategy
NATO has started looking more deeply at the Quantum Computing area.
Digit News: Will Quantum Computers Bring A ‘Cyber Armageddon?’
People think that this is far off in the future – but it may happen sooner than you think.
IT-Online: AI in banking set to hit $143bn by 2030
Whatever spending restrictions/cutbacks you see in banking, this does not apply to AI with banks continuing to make a big on-going investment.