OpenAI cracks down on Iranian influence campaign
Despite low audience engagement, OpenAI has shared threat intelligence with stakeholders and remains committed to detecting and mitigating such abuses through collaboration and advanced AI tools.
US Department of Justice charges Russian hacker in cyberattack plot against Ukraine
Stigal is accused of aiding Russian state-backed hackers to establish servers used in the 'WhisperGate' cyber campaign, which employed wiper malware to corrupt data.
UN First Committee adopts draft resolution on lethal autonomous weapons
The UN First Committee has passed a draft resolution regarding lethal autonomous weapons systems, expressing concerns about their impact on global security and stability. The resolution calls for the Secretary-General to gather input from Member States, observer States, international organizations, and civil society, emphasizing humanitarian, legal, security, technological, and ethical perspectives. Despite some member states raising issues about definitions and frameworks, the resolution aims to address challenges while acknowledging the ongoing work of the Group of Governmental Experts. The resolution was adopted by a large majority with a few opposing and abstaining votes, advocating for a balanced and inclusive approach to discussions on lethal autonomous weapons.
Digital technologies in UN Secretary-General’s Policy Brief on a New Agenda for Peace
UN Secretary-General calls for the development of governance frameworks, multilateral accountability mechanisms, and regulations to address the risks and challenges posed by AI and other digital technologies in the context of peace and security.
