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Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US

China is intensifying its use of artificial intelligence-generated content and fake social media accounts to fuel division in the United States and other countries, according to a report from Microsoft's threat center. By using these tactics, China aims to sow discord and potentially influence the outcome of the US presidential election. The report also reveals that China is increasingly utilizing AI-generated content to achieve its objectives globally. Additionally, the report highlights North Korea's adoption of AI for cyberattacks and military intelligence gathering.

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Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

Iran is engaging in online activities to influence the upcoming U.S. election, according to Microsoft. Their tactics include email phishing attacks targeting a presidential campaign, creating fake news sites, impersonating activists, and hacking government employees' accounts. The aim is to sow division and potentially sway American voters, particularly in swing states. Russia and China are also exploiting U.S. political polarization to advance their own divisive messaging. Concerns are raised about the use of generative AI technology to create fake content to mislead voters. U.S. intelligence officials warn that Russia remains the greatest threat for election disinformation.

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been utilizing tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to enhance their hacking skills and deceive their targets, according to a report by Microsoft. The report states that hacking groups affiliated with Russian military intelligence, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the Chinese and North Korean governments have been using language models to refine their hacking campaigns. As a result, Microsoft has imposed a ban on state-backed hacking groups from using its AI products. Concerns about the misuse of AI technology for cyber espionage have been raised by cybersecurity officials in the West.

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

Reuters · 1y ago

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

According to a report by Microsoft, state-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using OpenAI's tools to improve their hacking techniques. These hackers are utilizing large language models, also known as AI, to develop more convincing emails and generate content for spear-phishing campaigns. In response, Microsoft has implemented a ban on state-backed hacking groups accessing its AI products. The use of AI tools by hackers raises concerns about the potential misuse and abuse of the technology.

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies: report

Google and Microsoft are reportedly offering Chinese companies access to Nvidia's AI chips by providing data center services outside of China. This comes as the Biden administration takes steps to prevent Chinese firms from using US technology, especially in the area of artificial intelligence, due to security concerns. Reuters reached out to Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), Nvidia, and the Department of Commerce for comments. The Biden administration has also proposed regulations requiring cloud companies to determine if foreign entities are accessing data centers in the US for AI model training.

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Microsoft has warned in a recent report that China is using AI-generated media to influence elections in East Asian countries and the US. The report highlights instances of AI-generated memes, videos, and audio created by Chinese propaganda actors to generate outrage and sway elections. Chinese government-linked accounts have also posted AI-generated media pieces to create chaos in the US. Microsoft suggests that these accounts may be gathering intelligence about voting demographics. While the threat remains low, these efforts may become more effective in the future. This report follows a US Office of the Director of National Intelligence assessment highlighting China's attempts to undermine democracy and extend its influence.

Microsoft culture ‘low ego and ambitious’, says Amar Subramanya, vice president of AI - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Microsoft culture ‘low ego and ambitious’, says Amar Subramanya, vice president of AI - The Economic Times

Amar Subramanya, formerly with Google’s Gemini chatbot team, has joined Microsoft as corporate vice president of AI, highlighting the company's "low ego" and ambitious culture. Microsoft's AI division is expanding rapidly, with Subramanya and about two dozen former DeepMind employees joining recently. The company aims to transition from a traditional software firm to an "intelligence platform," fostering innovation and empowering users to create AI-driven products like Microsoft Copilot, under the leadership of Satya Nadella.

Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI research lab: FT report - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Amazon shuts down Shanghai AI research lab: FT report - The Economic Times

Amazon is closing its Shanghai AI lab amid rising US-China tensions, aligning with increased US scrutiny on American companies in China. This move is part of Amazon's global strategy to cut jobs, similar to actions by other tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, who are focusing more on artificial intelligence. The lab shutdown reflects strategic shifts in response to geopolitical challenges and broader industry trends towards AI reliance.

Microsoft AI gets a new London hub fronted by former Inflection and Deepmind scientist Jordan Hoffmann

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Microsoft AI gets a new London hub fronted by former Inflection and Deepmind scientist Jordan Hoffmann

Microsoft has announced plans for a new AI hub in London, which will be led by Jordan Hoffmann, an AI scientist and engineer. The hub is part of Microsoft's consumer AI division and will focus on developing new language models and infrastructure. The announcement comes after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled the consumer AI division, headed by the founders of Inflection AI, a company in which Microsoft invested. The hub in London is also part of Microsoft's larger plan to invest £2.5 billion in the UK and train over a million people for the AI economy.

Microsoft should change its Copilot advertising, says watchdog

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Microsoft should change its Copilot advertising, says watchdog

An advertising watchdog has recommended that Microsoft modify its Copilot advertising claims, citing misleading productivity and branding information. The Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division (NAD) suggests Microsoft clarify the productivity benefits and limitations of its Microsoft 365 Copilot and Business Chat features. The NAD found discrepancies in Microsoft's productivity claims and urges clearer branding to avoid customer confusion. Microsoft plans to comply with NAD's recommendations for clearer communication in future advertisements.

US Republican lawmakers concerned over Microsoft-G42 AI deal, letter says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Republican lawmakers concerned over Microsoft-G42 AI deal, letter says

Republican lawmakers are seeking an intelligence briefing from the Biden administration regarding Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in artificial intelligence firm G42, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their concerns stem from the transfer of sensitive technology and G42's connections to China. The lawmakers requested the briefing prior to advancing the deal's second phase. G42 and Microsoft have yet to comment on the matter. The US is considering export controls on AI technology due to national security risks. The UAE and China have existing scientific research ties. The request also mentions G42's past digital surveillance work and its associations with Huawei and DarkMatter, which were involved in cyber espionage activities.

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