AI bot attacks surge, Microsoft’s big move, and Meta’s AI for business

Businesses struggle to defend against AI-powered bot attacks, Microsoft partners with HarperCollins for AI training, and Meta expands AI tools for business solutions.

November 20, 2024

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A survey by Arkose Labs reveals that only 1 in 5 companies feel "very well prepared" for sophisticated AI-driven bot attacks. Generative AI has increased both the frequency and complexity of cyber threats, with 88% of businesses reporting more AI-powered bot attacks in the last two years. While AI can help organizations predict and monitor threats, gaps in personnel expertise and preparedness persist. Read more.

Microsoft has partnered with HarperCollins to use nonfiction books for training a new AI model, following similar agreements between AI labs and publishers. The deal aligns with Microsoft's focus on "textbook-quality data" to create efficient and high-quality AI models, like its smaller in-house Phi models. Read more.

Meta has created a new group to develop AI tools for businesses, led by Clara Shih, former Salesforce AI CEO. The move underscores CEO Mark Zuckerberg's ambition to make Meta's AI models an industry standard. The group will focus on business solutions, building on Meta’s existing chatbot and ad-generation features. Read more.

AI models are starting to “think” before responding, bridging gaps in reasoning. OpenAI's o1 model exemplifies this by excelling in math tasks like the US Math Olympiad, scoring 83%. However, risks like deception and misuse for harmful purposes grow. With reasoning advancements accelerating AI development, calls for tighter regulation intensify. Read more.

Ben Affleck defended AI’s role in filmmaking, claiming it will lower costs and boost creativity without replacing human directors. Speaking at an investor summit, he predicted AI would reshape tasks like visual effects and even let fans rewrite favorite shows. While some praised his insight as “grounded,” others feared its long-term impact on creativity and the industry. Read more.

The Department of Justice is proposing remedies for Google's search monopoly abuse, potentially forcing Google to spin off or sell its Chrome browser. This move could impact Chrome’s billions of users and disrupt its integration with Google’s ecosystem, which underpins its ad-driven business model. The legal battle mirrors Microsoft's 1990s antitrust case, raising concerns that Google's focus on litigation might weaken its position against rising AI competitors like OpenAI and Microsoft. Read more.