Deepfakes, Data Leaks, and Disrupted Jobs: AI’s Dark Side Is Accelerating

4 little bits of Tech, that you might find interesting…

Good morning and happy Tuesday. Here’s issue 7 of The Tech Stop.

Unmasking AI voices, tackling new ransomware, Google's intrusive AI, and the AI job threat, but we’re not Paranoid.

1. Human listeners struggle to identify AI‑cloned voices. In tests participants cannot consistently identify recordings of AI-generated voices: More… And it’s an on-going problem: More…

   POV: Setup a catch phrase or signal with colleagues and loved ones to confirm it’s them.

2. AiLock is a new ransomware threat targeting businesses. It encrypts company data and demands payment within 72 hours—threatening to expose sensitive information to regulators and competitors if the ransom isn’t paid. More…

   POV: Secure remote access and restrict access by location or whitelisted IP addresses.

3. Google’s Gemini AI will automatically access system apps like Phone, Messages and WhatsApp, even if previously disabled. More…

   POV: Ensure Users manually revoke access to ensure company privacy is protected.

4. Replacing workers with AI can boost efficiency, but it puts millions of entry-level jobs at risk. More…

   POV: For now, Large Language Models can be useful. Focus on how the workforce can utilise them to augment their existing workloads. They’re not going to be replacing anyone anytime soon.

And just for fun: Black Sabbath played their last ever gig in Birmingham. Listen to Paranoid, a song that “changed the course of music history.”

That’s all for now — see you the same time next week. 🤟

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