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This small microchip can protect user information while facilitating effective processing on a mobile phone.

Health-monitoring applications have become pivotal in managing chronic diseases and tracking fitness goals, largely due to the advent of machine-learning powered tools. However, these applications are often slow and energy-inefficient, largely due to the massive machine-learning models that require transfer between a smartphone and a central memory server. Despite the development of machine-learning accelerators that…

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This miniature circuit can protect user information while facilitating effective calculations on a mobile phone.

A team of researchers from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab has developed a machine-learning accelerator that is resistant to the two most common types of cyberattacks. This ensures that sensitive information such as finance and health records remain private while still enabling large AI models to run efficiently on devices. The researchers targeted…

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This small microchip can protect user information while facilitating effective computation on a mobile phone.

Health-monitoring apps can help individuals manage chronic diseases and keep up with their fitness goals. However, these apps can often be slow and energy-inefficient due to the machine-learning models they use, which need a significant amount of data shuffling between the smartphone and a central memory server. Engineers typically use hardware (machine-learning accelerators) to streamline…

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This miniature microchip has the capability to protect user information while also enhancing the effectiveness of computations on a mobile device.

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This miniature microchip can protect user information while facilitating effective computing on a mobile phone.

Health-monitoring apps that assist people in managing chronic diseases or tracking fitness goals work with the help of large machine-learning models, which are often shuttled between a user's smartphone and a central memory server. This process can slow down the app's performance and drain the energy of the device. While machine-learning accelerators can help to…

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This compact semiconductor ensures the protection of user information while facilitating proficient processing on a mobile phone.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have developed a machine learning accelerator chip that is resistant to the most common types of cyberattacks, ensuring data privacy while supporting efficient AI model operations on devices. The chip can be used in demanding AI applications like augmented and virtual…

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Data from Disney has been illicitly acquired by hacktivists, who have claimed their motivation to be related to the gathering of AI-centric information.

Walt Disney Co. has suffered a significant data breach led by a hacker group known as NullBulge. The hacktivist group allegedly accessed and leaked over one terabyte of data from Disney's internal Slack channels. This exposed private data, including traffic and revenue data for Disneyland Paris, unreleased projects, and images. The group claims that its…

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The advent of AI-driven ‘artificial cancer’ worm signifies an evolving landscape in the realm of cyber risks.

David Zollikofer from ETH Zurich and Benjamin Zimmerman from Ohio State University have developed a proof-of-concept computer virus labelled 'synthetic cancer' that uses large language models (LLMs) to modify its own code and author persuasive, malicious emails. This malware, revealed as part of a submission to the Swiss AI Safety Prize, takes advantage of Artificial…

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OpenAI data leak: our current understanding, potential hazards, and future preventative measures

A security breach at OpenAI, a leading AI company, has underscored how such firms can be prime targets for hackers. The breach took place early in the previous year and came to light recently. An unknown hacker gained access to the company's internal communication platforms, specifically an online forum where employees were discussing OpenAI's latest…

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Melissa Choi has been appointed as the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Melissa Choi has been appointed the new director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, effective from July 1. She will take over from Eric Evans, who has served as director for 18 years. Choi has previously served as assistant director of the lab and is recognized for her technical breadth, leadership, managerial skills, and strategic vision. In…

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Eric Evans is awarded the Distinguished Public Service Medal by the Department of Defense.

Eric Evans, the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory and chair of the Defense Science Board (DSB), was awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Medal for Distinguished Public Service on May 31. The award, presented by Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the DoD chief technology officer, is the highest…

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