Protecting Victims of AI-Generated Explicit Material: The Need for Stronger Safeguards

Protecting Victims of AI-Generated Explicit Material: The Need for Stronger Safeguards

Business

As AI-generated explicit material continues to harm women and children, advocates are urging lawmakers to implement stronger protections and federal regulation. The rise of deepfakes has escalated the issue, with over 143,000 new deepfake videos posted online this year. While some states have enacted legislation, there is a need for a comprehensive federal law to combat manipulative AI and punish organizations involved in creating deepfakes. President Joe Biden signed an executive order barring the use of generative AI for child sexual abuse material and called for labeling and watermarking to distinguish authentic content. Families affected by AI abuse are fighting for their children’s safety and seeking support at both the state and federal levels.

Maine State Agencies Fall Victim to Ransomware Hack

Maine State Agencies Fall Victim to Ransomware Hack

Technology

The state agencies of Maine have fallen victim to cybercriminals who exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer tool, impacting approximately 1.3 million individuals. Personal information, including names, social security numbers, birthdates, and driver’s license numbers, were stolen. The Clop ransomware gang, responsible for previous incidents, has not yet released the stolen data. The hack has also affected companies globally, with the largest incident being the breach of Maximus Health Services. The Securities and Exchange Commission is currently investigating the creator of MOVEit, Progress Software.