Protecting

Alexandra Alper / Reuters: The UN unanimously adopts the first global resolution on AI to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights — The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence … Alexandra Alper / Reuters: The UN unanimously adopts the first global resolution on AI to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and safeguarding human rights …

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Thursday that aimed to protect artists including musicians from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence.The legislation is called the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitIIM LucknowIIML Executive Programme in FinTech, Banking & Applied Risk ManagementVisitIIM KozhikodeIIMK…

Credit: NOAA Photo Library/Animalia, CC BY The Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System is an upward current of water over vast distances along Australia's southern coast. It brings nutrients from deeper waters to the surface. This nutrient-rich water supports a rich ecosystem that attracts iconic species like the southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) and blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda).…

By Protecting the Planet, We’re Protecting People, TooBoundaries for preserving fresh water, biodiversity and other planetary resources tighten when they must also protect peopleBy Joyeeta Gupta & Angela Morelli and Tom Gabriel Johansen/InfoDesignLabA woman in Kenya tries to collect some of her belongings after torrential rain led to heavy flooding. Credit: Luis Tato/AFP via Getty ImagesThere are limits to our natural resources. At some point they run out, or we ruin them. When either happens, both the physical system…

A red panda named Paprika was introduced to her potential mate at the Greater Vancouver Zoo recently, as part of a conservation program for the endangered species. After being in quarantine since she arrived from the Toronto Zoo in December, the six-year-old red panda finally met her match, Arun, on Saturday. "I won't say that they are in love, but they are definitely enjoying being together," said Menita Prasad, director of animal care at the zoo. The hope is that the two will produce cubs as part of a species survival…

When it comes to protecting crops via insect-blocking netting, you may think that the size of the holes in that netting is the most important factor. According to new research, however, the color of red netting makes an even bigger difference in effectiveness.Ordinarily, agricultural netting is either black or white, or sometimes blue or green. Although red netting generally isn't used, a 2015 study showed that when crops were irradiated with red light, pest insects known as onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) tended to stay…

The banking industry is seeking help from the federal government and the social media industry to stop an escalating crisis that's costing Americans billions of dollars every year: online romance scams.These digital crimes have proliferated since the pandemic, as criminals pose as attractive partners and reach out to lonely Americans on social media."We really need help," Paul Benda, the executive vice president for risk, fraud and cybersecurity at the American Bankers Association, said in an interview with CNBC. "We need…

Perfect safety is no more possible online than it is when driving on a crowded road with strangers or walking alone through a city at night. Like roads and cities, the internet’s dangers arise from choices society has made. To enjoy the freedom of cars comes with the risk of accidents; to have the pleasures of a city full of unexpected encounters means some of those encounters can harm you. To have an open internet means people can always find ways to hurt each other.But some highways and cities are safer than others.…

The Urgency of Data Privacy in a Connected World Recent years have witnessed a mounting concern about data privacy, and these concerns are not unfounded. In a world where connectivity is ubiquitous, the statistics paint a compelling picture. According to a report by Cisco, the number of connected devices worldwide is projected to reach a staggering 29.3 billion by 2023. This exponential growth for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices underscores the urgent need for robust privacy measures. Furthermore, a survey conducted…

A new study suggests a more efficient ocean protection strategy, using a cross-sectoral approach to marine protection areas (MPAs). This method reduces the spatial and economic impact on fishing, shipping, and mining sectors, achieving conservation targets more effectively and aligning with the United Nations High Seas Treaty’s objectives. Credit: The University of QueenslandNew research indicates that protecting the world’s oceans from escalating harm due to human activities might be more cost-effective and require less…