tech/security

U.S. bank regulators are escalating their oversight of artificial intelligence systems deployed by financial companies, according to a recent report. The regulatory push focuses on how banks are implementing AI tools across various operations, including customer service, risk assessment, fraud detection, and lending decisions. Regulators are examining whether these

The Wall Street Journal reports that artificial intelligence is dramatically increasing the volume and sophistication of text message scams. Security researchers note that AI tools allow bad actors to automate the creation of phishing messages, adapt them in real time, and target victims with personalized content at a scale previously

Senators Jeff Merkley and Alex Padilla are spearheading a new federal initiative targeting two critical challenges facing American elections: traditional voter suppression tactics and the emerging threat of artificial intelligence misuse. The effort, announced through Merkley's Senate office, seeks to strengthen protections against AI-generated disinformation designed to mislead

Overview OpenAI has banned a network of ChatGPT accounts linked to Chinese actors that were engaged in a coordinated effort to amplify backlash against U.S. data center electricity prices. The operation relied on AI-generated cartoons to stoke public fears about energy consumption tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Operation