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Lakera Raises $20 Million to Provide Security for GenAI Applications
Investments // July 24, 2024

Lakera has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to expand its offerings in the real-time generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications security category. This round brings the firm’s total funding to $30 million, and the firm will use the new funding to accelerate...

Google Testing Facial Recognition-Based Security System for Offices
Biometrics // June 26, 2024

Google is reportedly testing a facial recognition-based security system at one of its offices. The company is using the technology to spot unauthorized visitors and keep them from entering the office, CNBC reported Wednesday (June 26). “For many years our security team has been testing...

Report: Microsoft Develops Internet-Free AI Model for Spy Agencies
artificial intelligence // May 07, 2024

Microsoft has reportedly built a generative AI model designed for U.S. intelligence agencies. The development marks a milestone in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, in that officials at Microsoft say it is a large language model (LLM) that can function entirely separated from the internet, Bloomberg News...

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Microsoft Prepares to Relaunch AI-Powered Recall Offering

September 29, 2024
Microsoft is taking another stab at rolling out its AI-powered Recall program. The company in June announced it was delaying the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) feature, which is designed to track and store users’ computer activity. Now, the tech giant is prepared for a relaunch, Ars Technica reported recently. As covered here earlier […]

Lakera Raises $20 Million to Provide Security for GenAI Applications

July 24, 2024
Lakera has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to expand its offerings in the real-time generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications security category. This round brings the firm’s...

Google Testing Facial Recognition-Based Security System for Offices

June 26, 2024
Google is reportedly testing a facial recognition-based security system at one of its offices. The company is using the technology to spot unauthorized visitors and keep them from entering the...

Report: Microsoft Develops Internet-Free AI Model for Spy Agencies

May 07, 2024
Microsoft has reportedly built a generative AI model designed for U.S. intelligence agencies. The development marks a milestone in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, in that officials at Microsoft say it is...