AI Weekly: A biometric surveillance state is not inevitable, says AI Now Institute

When it comes to biometric data collection and surveillance, there’s tension and often a lack of clarity around what’s ethical, safe, and legal.
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Want data security? Concentrate on cybersecurity training, RangeForce raises $20M

Cybersecurity training and upskilling provider RangeForce announced it has raised $20M in funding for a solution to mitigate human risk. https://bit.ly/3JlDRJh

AI meets materials science: the promise and pitfalls of automated discovery

Within days of publication, doubts began to emerge about some of the key claims and results presented in the paper. https://bit.ly/3Gqa4Nw

Healthcare ransomware attacks are increasing – how to prepare

Cybercriminals are launching more severe ransomware attacks, with a 94% increase in attacks on healthcare organizations last year. https://bit.ly/3TLg2xR

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