Today's Technology News Summary
1. AI will increase the number and impact of cyber attacks, intel officers say
According to the UK's top intelligence agency, threats from malicious cyber activity are likely to increase as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent. The agency predicts that ransomware will be the biggest threat to benefit from AI in the next two years. With AI, cybercriminals can identify vulnerabilities and bypass security defenses more efficiently, which will lead to a surge of new entrants into the criminal enterprise. The UK intelligence officials stress the importance of ramping up defenses to counter this growing threat. Read More
2. Making VR Headsets Cool Won't Be Easy, Even for Apple
Apple is entering the VR market with its Vision Pro headset, but making VR headsets cool and appealing to consumers has always been a challenge. Previous attempts, including Google Glass, have faced issues that hindered their success. Apple will need to overcome these barriers in order to make its VR headset a hit in the market. Read More
3. Blizzard cancels survival game following layoffs
Blizzard Entertainment has canceled the development of its unannounced survival game as part of a recent round of layoffs at Microsoft. Microsoft laid off 1,900 employees, primarily affecting staff at Activision Blizzard. This cancellation follows the trend of layoffs in the gaming industry, such as the recent cuts at Riot Games. Read More
4. US and China to collaborate on AI safety
Despite trade tensions, the US and China will work together on AI safety, according to Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prabhakar emphasizes the need for collaboration between the two nations to tackle the risks associated with artificial intelligence, despite the race to dominate its development. Read More
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