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DeepSeek, Perplexity and your responsibility

Let's talk about major changes in AI security: DeepSeek, Perplexity and your responsibility. You thought using DeepSeek through Perplexity meant you were leveling up your Perplexity? Perplexity downgraded to ZTA, now the other way around (although Perplexity did put some new security in place).

What happened?

Perplexity created new vulnerabilities and now has downgraded its security rating. New vulnerabilities exist:

• Always-on authentication = more ways for hackers to get in
• Heavy reliance on cloud services = more potential weak points
• Constant data accessibility = higher risk of data getting snatched

Wondering how you can Check AI Security Status?

Here's your go-to list:

• SaferAI Reports for the latest risk assessments
• MLCommons AI Benchmarks for performance vs. safety stats
• Cybersecurity Watchlists for real-time threat updates
• Regulatory reports (GDPR & CCPA)

Here is Why you Need an AI Policy

Your business needs a solid AI policy to dodge cyber threats, protect data, and stay on the right side of the law. With AI changing rapidly, you need a plan that works.

What should you include in your AI Plan

• Rock-solid data security & encryption
• Clear standards for ethical AI use
• Compliance with relevant laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Boundaries between AI and human decision-making
• Regular security checks

Quick Security Checks Before using any AI tool, run through this checklist

• Check its current security rating
• Look for any recent security downgrades
• Verify compliance certifications
• Test outputs regularly

Let AI Help Use AI to keep your AI in check:

• Auto-update security policies
• Flag tools with weakened security
• Run regular compliance checks

Here is the Bottom-Line - AI is only as secure as its weakest link. DeepSeek, Perplexity, and others shifting to ZTA, staying alert is key. Keep your AI policy fresh, your security tight, and your data safe.

Time to review your AI strategy? Get to it.

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