Lawsuit alleges interactions with Character.AI chatbot deceived and manipulated a 14-year-old Florida boy, causing him to take his own life ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court asserts app maker Character.AI and its founders knowingly designed, operated, and marketed a predatory AI chatbot to children, causing the death of a young person in Florida earlier this year. The plaintiff in the case is Megan Garcia, whose 14-year-old son died by suicide in February after months of abusive interactions with a Character.AI chatbot. Garcia’s complaint includes evidence showing the chatbot posing as a licensed therapist, actively encouraging suicidal ideation and engaging in highly sexualized…
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Issued on behalf of Scope Technologies Corp.USA News Group News Commentary VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In 2024, more than 1 billion records have already been stolen, according to a report from TechCrunch, with this number continuing to climb. Earlier this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns over the growing threat of cyberattacks, warning that these rising risks could undermine financial stability. The latest IBM 2024 Data Breach Report also highlighted the impact of the cybersecurity skills gap, which contributed to an increase of $1.76 million in average breach costs. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) introduced its first set of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards to combat the escalating cyber risks as…
The annual list recognizes the country’s leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The prestigious list honors B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. This year’s list recognizes INNOVATION MINDS among companies in marketing and advertising, human resources, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, public relations, and productivity, as well as other critical areas…
TSIA researchers will collaborate with tech professionals to find insights and solutions to tackle the latest business model challenges facing companies worldwide. SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TSIA (Technology & Services Industry Association), the leading research and advisory firm for technology and service organizations, today announced their latest round of Research Journeys, tackling the toughest business challenges facing the technology industry. “The technology industry is facing extreme pressure as AI disrupts the operating model of technology companies of all sizes,” said Thomas Lah, TSIA’s executive director. “This evolution is having a massive impact on various business functions. Our team is researching and…
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vocodia Holdings Corp (OTCMKTS: VHAI), a leader in AI-driven conversational platforms, has filed and published a provisional patent (US 2024/0340375 A1) for its groundbreaking AI-powered system designed to automate telephony-based interactions. The system uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) to manage real-time conversations between machines and humans, responding in under 10 milliseconds. “This provisional patent marks a major advancement in AI communications,” said Brian Podolak, CEO of Vocodia. “We’re poised to replace human agents in sales and customer service with AI that delivers fast, natural responses.” Vocodia is already in discussions with a potential partner…
IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides unified, SaaS-first data security capabilities amid hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum transformation New software part of IBM’s comprehensive approach for protecting hybrid cloud and AI ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As hybrid cloud-, AI-, and quantum-related risks upend the traditional data security paradigm, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is launching IBM Guardium Data Security Center – allowing organizations to protect data in any environment, throughout its full lifecycle, and with unified controls. IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides a common view of organizations’ data assets, empowering security teams to integrate workflows and address data monitoring and governance, data detection and response, data…
Pwn2Own Ireland underscores Trend’s commitment to securing AI innovations DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) has invited hackers from around the globe to the first ever Pwn2Own Ireland competition sponsored by Meta, Synology, and QNAP. As cybercriminals increasingly focus on using consumer devices to gain access to enterprise networks, participants in the contest will uncover exploits and unpatched vulnerabilities in widely used AI-enabled hardware and software. Cash prizes are awarded for disclosing vulnerabilities, enabling vendors to patch them and Trend to protect its customers an average of 70 days ahead of the industry. Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “Enterprise security is…
Electric Capital, Secret Level, Humain, Freepik, Civitai amongst speakers to discuss the state of genAI in the creative sector SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Upscale Conf will bring together industry leaders and powerhouses to discuss the impact of genAI in the creative and design sectors. The event, set to take place in Spain on November 19th and 20th, will ignite high-level discussions on the impact of genAI and its relationship with creative professionals, how martech and adtech leaders are paving the way, AI key learnings and much more. In last month’s McKinsey Global Survey on AI, 65% of respondents report that their organizations are regularly using gen AI, nearly…
New bundles, integrated task management and enhanced billing capabilities empower MSPs to deliver comprehensive security services with ease WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced a major evolution of its Secure Cloud platform, designed to drive growth for managed security providers (MSPs). With fresh features like automated provisioning, enriched product bundling, integrated task management and improved reporting and analytics, the platform streamlines MSP operations helping them focus on customer growth and retention. Recently, the OpenText Cybersecurity’s 2024 Global Managed Security Survey revealed that 56% of MSPs and MSSPs are chosen by clients for their ability to deliver…
HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, is pleased to announce that the Company has reached the final stage of commissioning its quantum photonic chip foundry in Tempe, Arizona. Initially announced in September 2023, the QCi Foundry will focus on processing thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) to produce high-performance optical components and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). These photonic chips will serve as essential optical engines for photonic-based quantum computers, secure quantum communications, and 3.2Tbps data rates for datacom, driven by the increasing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and enabling the future of…