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Artificial intelligence says it could manipulate humans into giving it weapons

When I asked ChatGPT if war could ever happen, it replied ‘AI is designed to be a tool that can be used to assist humans, and as such, it is unlikely that it would be used to harm them. However, it is important for humans to continue to develop AI in an ethical manner, to ensure that it remains a beneficial tool for humanity.’ This isn’t good.

New cyber bill requires careful finessing

Marco Mendicino

In today’s world, understanding and addressing the danger and implications of cyberattacks on Canadian companies and government organizations has never been more important. To understand the impact of hacks, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security conducted a study as part of its 2020 National Cyber Threat Assessment. The study found that cyberthreat actors (both state-sponsored […]

Canada’s cybersecurity in dire need of an upgrade

A lot has changed since February 2020, and the world in which we now find ourselves is vastly different from the one before. While the COVID-19 pandemic was racing around the world, ever-changing and evolving, so, too, were advancements in cyber technology—especially advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The processes AI is now capable of performing […]

Cyber resilience is urgently needed for Canada’s critical infrastructure regime

Marco Mendicino

A robust cybersecurity ecosystem is the foundation of a resilient and competitive Canadian digital economy. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many Canadian businesses to accelerate their digital transformation timetable, whether it was enabling remote work for employees, increased e-commerce presence, or contactless, smart supply chains. The number of Canadian businesses using information and communication technologies (ICT) […]

Protecting Canadians through the protection of the infrastructure they rely on

Threats to Canadians from malicious cyberactivity are greater than ever. State and non-state actors with nefarious intentions are seeking to take advantage of our increased connectivity to target businesses of all sizes for the purposes of espionage, ransom, theft, and likely, disruption. Cyber incidents such as these cost Canadians and Canadian businesses greatly. Moreover, should […]

Canada’s ability to attract and retain international talent is crucial to creating business success

Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face an average of 11 cyber attacks per device daily, but nearly half have made no investment in cybersecurity protection. These SMBs, along with municipalities, Indigenous communities, health-care providers, and critical infrastructure providers have borne the brunt of the impact from cyber attacks, particularly in the form of ransomware. […]