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In this edition:

  • Did You Know

  • Generative AI news & Bytes

  • Cybersecurity News & Bytes

  • AI Ethics News & Bytes

  • Power Prompt

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Did You Know

  • Did you know that generative AI can adapt educational content to suit individual learning interests, pace, abilities, and styles, providing immediate feedback and support. This interactive process makes learning more effective and caters to diverse learning needs, including those of students with disabilities.

  • Did You Know that between 2019 and the present, 90% of the world’s data was generated. Our digital lives contribute to this data deluge, shaping everything from personalized recommendations to predictive analytic

  • Did you know that AI can accelerate exploration and creativity. It can spark curiosity, suggests new ideas, and encourages diverse learners to think beyond conventional boundaries. Imagine an AI-powered muse inspiring students to compose poetry or design innovative solutions.

  • Did you know that projections indicate that global IT spending will soar to $4.6 trillion by 2023. As technology becomes more integral to our lives, investments in IT infrastructure and services continue to rise.

Generative AI News & Bytes 🧠

What jobs are safe from AI?

As AI has become more advanced, the likelihood of it taking some jobs away from humans has grown.

www.deseret.com/business/2024/04/22/jobs-protected-from-ai

I asked 9 AI video generators to show me true happiness — the good, the bad and the creepy

Sunshine and rainbows

www.tomsguide.com/ai/ai-image-video/i-asked-9-ai-video-generators-to-show-me-true-happiness-heres-the-winner

Can AI transform personalized learning in schools?

AI has the power to change a teacher's day-to-day work

www.techradar.com/pro/does-ai-truly-have-the-power-to-transform-a-teachers-day-to-day-work

The Rise of AI Is Creating a Rise in Scams on Social Media

Social media scams are getting smarter with AI. Here's how to stay safe

www.howtogeek.com/the-rise-of-ai-is-creating-a-rise-in-scams-on-social-media

Cybersecurity News & Bytes 🛡️

Data of 49 Million Dell Users Compromised in Cyber Attack – Experts Unhappy with Dell’s Late Response

A cyber attack on Dell has compromised the details of 49 million Dell users. Questions have been raised about Dell's lethargy in the matter.

techreport.com/news/dell-cyber-attack

How Long Does It Take to Crack A 12-Character Password?

Learn how long it takes to crack a 12-character password, why it's important to create strong passwords, and how password managers can help.

techreport.com/password-managers/how-long-to-crack-12-character-password

Hackers of all kinds are attacking routers across the world

What happens when multiple groups target the same router?

www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-of-all-kinds-are-attacking-routers-across-the-world

Rockford Public Schools Restores Systems After Ransomware Attack

The Rockford Public School District in Michigan has successfully restored its systems after a ransomware attack caused significant disruption earlier

thecyberexpress.com/rockford-public-schools-ransomware-attack

AI & Security Ethics News & Bytes 🤖

How Many Businesses Are Affected by Deepfake Fraud?

So-called artificial intelligence is a contentious topic for various reasons, including handling of copyright, power usage, privacy concerns and chatbots like

mediafeed.org/how-many-businesses-are-affected-by-deepfake-fraud

‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI

Just as human biases show up in machine learning systems, so, too, do people’s biases.

theconversation.com/noise-in-the-machine-human-differences-in-judgment-lead-to-problems-for-ai-228984

Ascension Faces Multiple Lawsuits Following Ransomware Attack

Following the recent Ascension ransomware attack, legal challenges are mounting for the healthcare giant. Just days after the cyberattack disrupted

thecyberexpress.com/ascension-ransomware-attack-and-lawsuit

AI deception: A survey of examples, risks, and potential solutions

AI systems are very capable of deceiving humans.

doi.org/10.1016/j.patter.2024.100988

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AI Power Prompt

Employee Training - This prompt provides guidance on employee training.:

## Context

As an employee training expert and instructional designer, the goal is to develop an effective outline for training content based on specific [Training Objectives]. The training content needs to be tailored for a particular [Target Audience] and should incorporate [Instruction Methods].

## Approach

The approach will involve understanding the Training Objectives, analyzing the Target Audience, and selecting appropriate Instruction Methods to create an engaging and informative training outline.

## Response Format

The response should include an organized outline structure with headings, subheadings, and bullet points that detail the training content aligned with the objectives and targeted audience.

## Instructions

1. Begin by identifying the specific Training Objectives provided.

2. Understand the characteristics, needs, and preferences of the Target Audience.

3. Choose Instruction Methods that best suit the objectives and audience.

4. Create a clear and structured outline, ensuring that the content aligns with the training objectives and is engaging for the intended audience.

5. Provide relevant details, examples, and activities within the outline to effectively convey the training content.

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