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The evolution of AI and deep learning have allowed researchers to unveil computer vision and AI techniques giving AI the chance to predict what someone is about to do next, based on their body language, through screening thousands of raw videos.

The rise of dangerous military AI is ever growing and a government-appointed panel in the United States has said in a draft report to Congress that it is America’s “moral imperative” to keep pursuing the development of AI-powered weaponry. This article will explore both the technological and ethical arguments to this dilemma. Intrigued? Read on to find out….

FireCompass is redesigning red teaming using AI, saving time, money and resources

With the global pandemic pressuring organisations to adopt AI in their day-to-day affairs, the liabilities of AI are increasing. What should companies be aware of and what can they do to mitigate these risks?

A look into how AI-generated faces are being used to spread propaganda over social media.

As the world of AI develops, so does the technology’s capabilities for crime. Able to fake convincing video and audio content of anyone you choose, how do AI-enabled Deepfakes pose a threat to modern society?

The uses of surveillance is a controversial topic on its own. Explore how the introduction of AI and robotic birds fuels this debate further.

See how Seimu Salawu developed a app that can stop cyberbullies and trolls using AI

The U.K. and Australian information commissioners have announced a joint probe into the controversial “data scraping” practices of facial recognition company Clearview Al. This system scrapes social media sites like Facebook and Twitter for images of people’s faces.

CAPTCHA is dying by the hand of artificial intelligence.

In a world were cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated experts use AI to help level the playing field

Researchers at Duke University have developed an AI that is able to transform blurry, unrecognisable pictures of people’s faces into the perfect selfie, in finer detail than ever before.

If you’re ever struggling to find Wally (Waldo in the US), there’s AI for that too! Creative design agency Redpepper have created an AI-powered robot that can find Wally in 4.45 seconds. If you’ve been driven to insanity by the infamous Wally, this article’s for you….

A look into why the pentagon awarded Booz Allen Hamilton the massive contract for providing AI-enabled products to the Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center

We are living in an age where we have access to almost anything online. There is simply no restriction for one to buy clothes, invest in stocks, or like a friend's picture. Yet with such freedom, there will always be a cost, that one person or the other is willing to exploit.

It has been known that technology from Amazon, Apple, Google, IBM and Microsoft misidentified 35 percent of words from people who were black. White people fared much better.  

Whilst storing sensitive legal documents may seem like a good idea on the Cloud, due to its lower costs associated with storage and flexibility, a question arises - who is able to access these legal documents once they are uploaded. Is your data safe?

The rapid development of technology has brought with it changes in social interaction, workplace productivity and even the legal landscape. Facial recognition software is the new hot topic. Like all new emerging technology, it brings serious ramifications, especially if misused.

The use of AI in China’s Uighur crisis provides us with a worrying insight into the use of automation for national security and counter-terrorism, especially in authoritarian governments.

New South Wales, a state in Australia, is set to introduce cameras to detect usage of mobile phones while driving.

There are millions of us whom have virtual assistants whether it be within our homes or in our pockets, even children’s toys are getting smart. But when we talk to these devices, who is listening?

Wildfires create massive problems that are inevitably faced by countries around the world every year. Newly developed AI systems are poised to make the process significantly easier.

Developing AI is now assisting human law enforcement in a wide range of applications. It leads the way in applying AI to address criminal justice needs, such as identifying individuals and their actions in videos relating to criminal activity or public safety.

There has been a surge in AI Surveillance in the African continent fuelled by Chinese firms.

The expansion of AI into the military sector has been established for some time but AI is only starting to branch out into these more niche areas of the military which could revolutionise the future of the military.

Is China’s latest AI initiative really backed by good intentions for the elderly population? Or could it be another step in its plan to extend its mass AI powered surveillance network? This article explores both scenarios as well as taking an overall look at China’s AI sector.

A look at the recent changes in the EU’s regulatory landscape regarding AI, as well as some observations on where it may take us and its implications.