Meta Freezes AI Data Work After Security Breach as Apple Quietly Acquires AI Startups

Meta has suspended its collaboration with Mercor, a $10 billion AI data startup, after a supply chain attack compromised potential training methodologies for large language models, according to The Next Web. This breach exposed not just personal data, but also secrets to powering leading AI models.

Apple's accelerating acquisition of AI startups signals a shift toward on-device intelligence, targeting smarter features from Siri to health predictions, according to reports. This restructuring of its software strategy around AI could profoundly impact Apple's competitive position.

The B.C. government is using AI to process freedom of information requests without informing applicants, according to CBC. Experts warn of the absence of a formal policy framework and the lack of guaranteed control over ingested data in this practice.

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth is encouraging tech professionals to prioritize hands-on building experience over theoretical study, reports Meta. He advocates for immersing oneself in practical projects, using AI tools for software or Raspberry Pi and Arduino for hardware.

A public school in Cartago has launched Costa Rica's first "Maker Space" aimed at nurturing talent in science and technology, according to The Costa Rica News. The first phase of the program has already reached over 2,000 students, directed at developing careers in STEAM fields.

Artificial intelligence will permeate nearly every aspect of our lives, presenting new challenges related to AI threats and enterprise AI management, according to SiliconANGLE. Assessing risk exposure requires understanding the specific type of AI being used.

Sources:

• The Costa Rica News

• Webpronews

• Complete Ai Training

• Siliconangle

• Tnw

• The Times Of India