President Biden issued an Executive Order to increase U.S. government engagement with artificial intelligence. It covers bias, international relations, healthcare, data privacy, intellectual property, and more. The Order indicates an increase in regulation and demands transparency from businesses utilising AI. Private companies will also be required to collaborate with government concerning AI applications for climate change planning and preparedness.
FBI removed PlugX malware from U.S. computers
The FBI, in collaboration with international partners, successfully deleted “PlugX” malware from infected computers globally. The Chinese government-funded hacking group, “Mustang Panda,” that used a