Are AI and data privacy running against each other in the technological race?

In a world where technological advancements and data privacy concerns collide, striking the delicate balance between AI progress and protecting individual rights has become a pressing challenge.?

But does it have to be? Is there a way for AI advancements to continue to make strides, without compromising on privacy??

UK intelligence agencies are advocating for?relaxed regulations?on using bulk personal datasets (BPDs) to train AI models. The agencies argue that advanced AI capabilities are essential in addressing the growing complexity of threats. However, privacy experts and human rights organisations voice their opposition, stressing the need to maintain robust safeguards to protect innocent individuals' data and fundamental rights.

Meanwhile, Kenya has?ordered a halt?on OpenAI's?eyeball-scanning cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, ordering it to stop collecting data in the country. The project requires user iris scans in exchange for a digital ID and offers free crypto tokens to those who agree?as part of a new "identity and financial network". Regulators in the UK, Germany, and France have also raised flags about privacy concerns and will evaluate whether it is in violation of data privacy laws.

Striking the right balance involves transparent and responsible deployment of technologies that respect individual freedoms. Only through thoughtful and inclusive dialogues can we safeguard the delicate balance between AI advancements and data privacy, ensuring a brighter and more secure future for all.

Thanks,

Pimloc

https://www.secureredact.co.uk/

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California?reviews data collection practices for connected vehicles

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is investigating the privacy practices of automakers and vehicle technology companies in response to the increasing amount of data being collected by cars.?

IAPP: CPPA to examine connected vehicle manufacturers' privacy practices


Biometric age verification for alcohol?is underway in several US states

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Biometric systems that use facial or palm images to determine a person's age are gaining popularity in US?sports stadiums and liquor shops. Legislative proposals in New York and Washington aim to allow businesses to verify customer?ages using biometric data, and real-world implementations are already underway in other states.?

AXIOS: Buying booze? Your face — or palm — could verify your age


UK intelligence agencies seek relaxed?surveillance laws for AI training??

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UK intelligence agencies are pushing for a relaxation of surveillance laws to allow easier use of personal data for training AI models. The proposed changes would reduce privacy safeguards introduced in the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act and?ease rules for using bulk personal datasets, including publicly available data with low or no expectation of privacy.?

The Guardian: UK spy agencies want to relax ‘burdensome’ laws on AI data use


NHS Lanarkshire suffers WhatsApp data leak?

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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) reprimanded NHS Lanarkshire after 26 staff members shared patients' sensitive personal data on WhatsApp more than 500 times.?The data leak included patient names, phone numbers, addresses, images, videos, and clinical information.

Digital Health: ICO reprimands NHS Lanarkshire for sharing patient data via WhatsApp


Worldcoin faces setbacks over privacy concerns?

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Kenya has ordered a suspension of data collection for Worldcoin, a project that uses iris scans to create unique digital identities linked to cryptocurrencies, due to concerns about privacy and security risks. The Kenyan government is reviewing the project alongside regulators in France, Germany, and the UK.

Reuters: UK data watchdog to make enquiries about Worldcoin crypto project


AI News Snippet of the Week

YouTube influencer uses AI to help combat burnout

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A popular gaming creator on YouTube?developed an AI influencer platform to automate video creation and help combat burnout.?The AI tools are trained on his likeness and creativity to produce content similar to his style.

WIRED: One of Gaming’s Biggest YouTubers Wants to Replace Himself With AI


Policy Updates

India puts the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill back in the table

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India's IT minister has resubmitted?an updated version of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill to the Indian parliament, aiming to provide substantial decision-making powers to the government in managing personal?data.

IAPP: India to introduce Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament



Adam M. Victor

Chief AI Ethical Officer ???? (CAIEO)

1 年

As developer before January ‘23 I took data security extremely serious. Having to think about SSH keys and master keys for code repository workflows. Plus securing websites is also a big deal and a high priority. When you create software for a company that whole development process and software development solution belongs to the company you helped create it for. Now we have AI, a fantastic tool but a huge security risk. Everything you put in the prompt it learns from. You cannot put proprietary Company information in the prompt. There still is a lot of great use cases for it though?.

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??? Kyle H.

CTO & Co-Founder at PhishCloud Inc.

1 年

AI and data privacy are like two sides of a coin ?? They can exist together, but you gotta flip it the right way! ?? Let's balance innovation and individual rights to create a data-driven world we can all laugh about. ?? #CoinFlipper?

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