Edition 45: Glasgow’s Wonka Fiasco is a Scary Case of AI Abuse

Edition 45: Glasgow’s Wonka Fiasco is a Scary Case of AI Abuse

??From BlackCat claiming responsibility for the Change Healthcare cyber attack to the viral Glasgow Willy Wonka experience being a prime example of AI abuse- it's been another eventful week in tech!


?? We include the biggest talking points covered by EM360Tech, in this forty-fifth edition of?#TechNewsTuesdays.

1) Top 10 Most Notorious Hacker Groups

Cybercrime is big business. ??

??There are a range of powerful?hacker groups?with intricate structures and sophisticated tools that pose a significant threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations.

?? Delve into the dark side of the digital world in this list as we explore ten of the most notorious hacker groups, exploring the string of cyber attacks that made them infamous.

Top 10 Most Notorious Hacker Groups

2) Getting Your Data Ready For AI

Austin Kronz is the Director of Data Strategy at Atlan, a modern data workspace enabling better collaboration between diverse users like businesses, analysts and engineers - creating higher efficiency and agility in data projects.

The current world of data and AI is fast-moving - particularly when it comes to empowering companies and data leaders to ensure they’re set up correctly.

But what are some of the key trends that are really shaping what we’re seeing today? And how can you ensure that your data is ready for AI?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Matt Harris speaks to Austin as they discuss:

  • Data mesh and improving the way teams work
  • Ensuring your data is ready for AI
  • Words of wisdom for data leaders

Getting Your Data Ready For AI

3) What Happened to Tumblr? How the 2010s Social Giant Died

Once a vibrant hub for self-expression and diverse communities, Tumblr seemed unstoppable in the early to mid-2010s. Fueled by fiercely loyal users who considered the site an integral part of their identity the site was one of the most popular websites in the world, reaching?over 100 million active users at its peak?in early 2014.

But, like many once-great platforms such as Myspace, Tumblr is no longer people's go-to site, following a catastrophic mass exodus from the platform and dwindling engagement.

What Happened to Tumblr?

4) UnitedHealth Says BlackCat Behind Change Healthcare Cyber Attack

UnitedHealth has confirmed that the BlackCat ransomware gang was behind last week's cyber attack on Change Healthcare which impacted pharmacies across the US.

The health insurance giant revealed in a statement on Thursday that the Russia-based ransomware and extortion gained access to the healthcare systems of its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, to cause disruption across its pharmacies and potentially steal patient data.

United Healthcare Says BlackCat Behind Change Healthcare Cyber Attack

5) Glasgow’s Wonka Fiasco is a Scary Case of AI Abuse

5) Glasgow’s Wonka Fiasco is a Scary Case of AI Abuse

An event based on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has made international headlines this week after the promised ‘world of imagination’ turned into an AI-convoluted disaster. ??

?? The event was promoted by its organisers with elaborate AI-generated images including giant candy displays, chocolate rivers, and elaborate light displays.

?? But on arrival, families were greeted by a barely decorated, grey warehouse with a small printed AI background, a disappointing bouncy castle, and actors scaring children with strange, AI-generated characters and confusing one-liners.

Glasgow’s Wonka Fiasco is a Scary Case of AI Abuse

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