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5 SEATTLE, US

Microsoft tackles AI threat via GitHub

Microsoft, traditionally one of the more protective Big Tech companies, has released an open-source tool on GitHub to prevent cyberattacks against AI systems. In a statement, the company said: “This tool is part of broader efforts at Microsoft to empower engineers to securely develop and deploy AI systems.”

1 UNITED STATES Global AI talent

A new AI study says the US has almost 40% of the global AI talent, while Israel and Singapore have the highest scores for AI workforce and talent development from a tertiary education perspective. Countries such as Germany, the US, and Canada have been able to attract new AI talent into their economies over the last few years, while China, Israel, and Singapore have been unable to retain and grow their talent pools. 2 UNITED KINGDOM

NHS AI Lab report

A report from the NHS AI Lab has found diagnostics is the most popular area for AI in health and care, followed by remote monitoring, triage and population health. The authors conceded that AI products were far from mature, with almost 90 per cent of respondents suggesting large-scale use was five years away.

3 UK

Darktrace to bring AI cloud security

Microsoft has partnered with Cambridge-based AI startup Darktrace and aims to provide AI-enhanced cyber security to organisations transitioning to the cloud. The partnership provides mutual customers with enterprise-scale, self-learning AI that detects and autonomously responds to cyber-threats.

6 INDIA

Parking smart

L&T Technology Services has worked with Intel Corporation to develop AI to help find parking spaces. It has four key components: an operator portal that hosts user information; a mobile application for enduser interface; a digital signage module to ensure safe and secured access; and a digital camera – all connected by the AWS cloud platform.