A study published in the Annals of Oncology found that a deep learning algorithm achieved a 95% accuracy rate in detecting melanoma from skin lesion images, outperforming a panel of 58 dermatologists whose average accuracy was 86.6%. In another study published in Nature, a deep learning system was able to identify breast cancer from mammograms with greater accuracy than radiologists. Continue reading
We’ve hit an exciting milestone with the first 100 registrations for RISK AWARENESS WEEK 2024! To me, each registration represents a commitment to advancing risk management and decision-making . And to celebrate, I have prepared 100 ideas AI can transform your company and personal decision making. That’s right. A hundred ideas. Not bs, generic AI-generated empty statements, 100 practical ideas I personally use in my day to day work. From identifying hidden risks to overcoming cognitive biases, these AI ideas will turn your risk taking skills into a superpower. If these are not enough, register for upcoming RAW2024 to hear some of the best global risk managers share their stories. Continue reading
Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific ways?
Sen. Josh Hawley asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman this question in a May 16, 2023, U.S. Senate hearing on artificial intelligence. Altman replied that he was indeed concerned that some people might use language models to manipulate, persuade and engage in one-on-one interactions with voters.
We are all witnessing a revolution in the progress of artificial intelligence (AI) and its adoption. AI’s latest content creation capabilities have created an enormous interest in the media and the public.
ChatGPT most recently demonstrated an astonishing ability to generate coherent text when you ask it to write an essay or answer a question. Along with excitement, many ethical questions immediately popped up. Are these systems able to reason on par with humans? Are they aware of the content they generate? Are their answers fair and unbiased? Continue reading
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effrey W. Brown is a recognized information security and IT risk expert with a strong track record of more than two decades implementing cost-effective controls for global Fortune 500 financial institutions including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, GE Capital, BNY Mellon and AIG. He currently serves as the first CISO for the State of Connecticut. His latest publication, The Security Leader’s Communication Playbook, is scheduled to be published in the Fall, 2021 by CRC Press. Continue reading