Three ways conversational AI could boost productivity – Computerworld
“Conversational AI is, at heart, a new interface in computing where the computer learns how to best work with a human rather than the reverse. While primarily focused for now on tele-sales, it has several other potential uses, including personal tutors or virtual bosses. Being a digital boss myself, this last may be particularly critical during the pandemic because those working from home can get distracted by things that might not have been intrusive when in the office. The thing that will make Conversational AI different from other AI implementations is understanding context.”
Crypto platforms need regulation to survive, says SEC boss – Ars Technica
“The chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission is warning that cryptocurrency trading platforms are putting their own survival at risk unless they heed his call to work within the nation’s regulatory framework. Gary Gensler told the Financial Times that while he remained “technology neutral,” crypto assets were no different than any others when it came to such public policy imperatives as investor protection, guarding against illicit activity and maintaining financial stability.”
Why Ransomware Hackers Love a Holiday Weekend – Wired
“Even if it is caught relatively soon, many of the people in charge of dealing with it are potentially poolside, or at the very least harder to get ahold of than they would be on a normal Tuesday afternoon. “Intuitively, it makes sense that defenders may be less attentive during holidays, in large part because of decrease in staff,” says Katie Nickels, director of intelligence at security firm Red Canary. “If a major incident occurs during a holiday, it may be more difficult for defenders to bring in necessary personnel to respond quickly.”