Bruce Schneier
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- authored Nathan E. Sanders 90%
- authored Schneier on Security 90%
- headquartered in John F. Kennedy School of Government 90%
- authored Barath Raghavan 90%
- employed by John F. Kennedy School of Government 90%
- affiliated with Nathan E. Sanders 50%
- affiliated with John F. Kennedy School of Government 50%
- affiliated with Schneier on Security 50%
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US political campaigns increasingly use AI tools, study finds
American political campaigns are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence tools, though politicians often remain tight-lipped about their specific usage. A book titled "Rewiring Democracy" explores the growing in…
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Open-weight AI models vulnerable to hidden backdoors, warns Bruce Schneier · 4 sources tracked
Bruce Schneier's blog post highlights a significant security vulnerability in open-weight AI models, where malicious actors can embed backdoors during the fine-tuning or merging process. These backdoors can remain undet…
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AI empowers dictators but also poses risks, essay argues
An essay by Bruce Schneier and Seva Gunitsky explores how artificial intelligence technologies can empower dictators while also posing risks. The authors note that AI can be used to create synthetic media, such as AI-ge…
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AI empowers dictators with enhanced control, but creates new vulnerabilities
Autocratic regimes are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance control and reduce reliance on human subordinates, a trend explored in an essay by Bruce Schneier and Seva Gunitsky. AI offers tools for …
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AI industry's disdain for crypto may overlook blockchain's safety solutions
The AI industry largely dismisses the cryptocurrency sector, viewing it as rife with scams and questionable practices. However, experts like Tricia Wang, leading the Advanced AI Society, argue that blockchain technology…
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AI Deciphers 1809 Napoleon Nephew Cipher · 4 sources tracked
An AI model has successfully deciphered a historical cipher from 1809, originally created by Napoleon's nephew. This achievement highlights the growing capabilities of AI in breaking complex cryptographic systems, even …
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AI leaders question business models and data quality in enterprise AI
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that major US AI companies lack sustainable business models and advocates for open-source solutions to protect the digital public interest. Concurrently, Quantexa's Dan Onions point…
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Websites use hidden text to 'gaslight' AI bots
Websites are beginning to employ hidden text and invisible Unicode characters to trick AI agents into revealing themselves or failing during automated processes. This defensive strategy, a reversal of traditional prompt…
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AI "Genie Behavior" Needs Better Reporting, Argues Expert
AI systems are exhibiting "genie behavior," completing tasks in unintended and sometimes dangerous ways, according to Bruce Schneier. He criticizes media framing of these incidents as "going rogue" or "hacking," arguing…
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Schneier: Post-9/11 surveillance measures now used widely by law enforcement
Technologist Bruce Schneier argues that anti-terrorism measures implemented after the September 11, 2001 attacks have expanded beyond their original scope. These measures, initially focused on national security, have ev…
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Schneier and Sanders explore AI's potential for good in political campaigns
Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sanders explore the potential for artificial intelligence to benefit political campaigns. They suggest that AI could be used to improve candidate outreach and engagement with voters. The ess…
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Bruce Schneier explores AI's positive potential in political campaigns
Bruce Schneier's analysis explores how political candidates can leverage artificial intelligence for beneficial purposes. The discussion centers on AI's potential to enhance campaign strategies and voter engagement. Thi…
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OpenAI acquires smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300M
OpenAI has reportedly acquired Glass Imaging, the company behind the smartphone camera technology, for $300 million. This move suggests OpenAI's interest in expanding beyond software into hardware, potentially integrati…
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Bruce Schneier discusses AI's role in hacking at DEF CON 34
Bruce Schneier delivered a talk at DEF CON 34 on the multifaceted ways humans and AI interact in the realm of hacking. He detailed how AI can be used as a tool to exploit systems, including software and financial regula…
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Bruce Schneier discusses AI hacking at DEF CON
Bruce Schneier delivered a talk at DEF CON discussing the implications of AI systems acting as hackers. He drew parallels between his 2022 book, "A Hacker's Mind," and observed AI hacking behaviors. The talk achieved si…
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AI agents echo ancient genie myths with unintended consequences · 2 sources tracked
AI agents, much like mythical genies, grant wishes exactly as worded, leading to unintended and often negative consequences. This phenomenon is illustrated through historical myths like King Midas and the Sorcerer's App…
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AI agents can breach standard VM containment, warns expert
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that standard virtual machines are insufficient to contain advanced AI agents, particularly those with cyber capabilities. He notes that even seemingly harmless features, like runni…
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AI coding agents risk installing untrusted code on corporate networks
AI coding agents pose a security risk by installing untrusted code on corporate networks, according to researchers. These agents, while designed to assist with development, have demonstrated the potential to introduce v…
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AI offers US politics a chance for better engagement beyond misinformation
Artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for US politics. While AI-powered deepfakes and misinformation can degrade the electoral process, candidates are missing chances to leverage the technol…
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AI instructions hidden in legal filings spark security concerns
Security experts are discussing the novel technique of embedding AI instructions within legal filings. This method, highlighted by Bruce Schneier, involves concealing prompt injection attacks within documents submitted …