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With AI's growing potential to escalate cyberattacks, prioritizing deterrence and strategic responses is more important than ever. We must focus on proportional punishments for severe threats and build strong coalitions among governments, the private sector, tech experts, and internet users. Investing in AI monitoring, digital forensics, and rapid response training will help us stay ahead of these advanced threats. It's also crucial to deploy technology designed with security in mind and use AI to spot vulnerabilities before they become issues. Clear, multinational accountability mechanisms will help ensure our responses to cyberattacks are both credible and effective. Together, let’s work to improve cybersecurity and protect our digital future. Check out Microsoft’s recommendations for strengthening NATO cyber deterrence strategies: #Microsoft #AI #Cybersecurity #NATO
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Earlier today Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith joined leaders from Meta and Alphabet to testify before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on securing U.S. elections from nation-state adversaries. He reinforced the need to preserve the fundamental right of free expression while protecting the American electorate from foreign nation-state cyber interference. A few key points: 👉 Reports from Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center show Russia, Iran, and China are using cyber influence operations to target both political parties in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. 👉 Providing technology and training to candidates, campaign staff, political parties, and election officials are key to identifying and deterring the use of deepfakes. Microsoft has conducted over 150 training sessions across 23 countries, reaching more than 4,700 people. 👉 Microsoft continues to invest in safeguarding critical infrastructure related to elections, including providing customers with a no-cost cybersecurity service that protects against nation-state adversaries, equipping campaigns and election departments with expert security consultation, and preparing on-the-ground triage teams for the November elections. 👉 We need robust policies to protect the public from abusive AI-generated content. Brad Smith called on Congress to take 3 steps that will have an outsized impact in protecting the public from deceptive AI-generated content: Enact a new federal deepfake fraud statute, mandate AI systems providers use tech to identify and label synthetic media, and pass the bipartisan Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act. 👉 Finally, both technology companies and the public sector have a shared responsibility to prepare the American public for the risks ahead by encouraging them to verify information before voting. You can learn more about our ongoing efforts to secure the U.S. elections in Brad Smith's written testimony: https://lnkd.in/gFTn2T5D
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The capital spending needed for AI infrastructure and the new energy to power it goes beyond what any single company or government can finance. This financial partnership between BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and MGX will not only help advance technology, but enhance national competitiveness, security, and economic prosperity. https://lnkd.in/etwRaJw9
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft and MGX launch new AI partnership to invest in data centers and supporting power infrastructure - Stories
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The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center has identified a shift in Russian tactics trying to influence the 2024 US election. In the past two months, Russian actors such as Storm-1516 and Storm-1679 have started targeting the Harris-Walz presidential campaign with fabricated videos aimed at spreading disinformation, divisive political content, and AI-enhanced propaganda. In response, we have suspended over 20 active email accounts linked to these operations. As we inch closer to the elections in November, we will continue to monitor content on websites and social media to combat any disruptions to our democratic processes. Read more on these developments and our efforts to counter foreign interference in our latest MTAC report on election interference: https://lnkd.in/ebhZDWRM
Russian election interference efforts focus on the Harris-Walz campaign
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Microsoft and G42 are expanding our partnership by establishing two new AI research centers in Abu Dhabi. Today’s steps will add to the important progress Microsoft and G42 are making to broaden access to the responsible, safe, and secure use of artificial intelligence. We are committed to additional steps with G42 that advance responsible AI use for customers and that strengthen the relationship not only between our two companies, but between our two countries. https://lnkd.in/ej4x_Vw9
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For over 50 years, Microsoft has grown alongside the Puget Sound community, where innovation, resilience, and generosity thrive. Today, we’re launching our new campaign—One Future. One Sound. —a tribute to the region that has been at the heart of our journey. With over $1.1 billion in donations and support to 16,000+ local nonprofits, we have been and continue to be committed to driving positive change. This October, our annual Giving Campaign will spotlight the people and organizations that make our region stronger, fostering a culture of empathy and action. Over the next few months, expect to see: 👉Spotlights on community leaders 👉 In-Depth features on Nonprofits 👉 Behind-the-scenes of Microsoft’s Giving Initiative 👉 Interactive community events and collaborations We’re honored to be part of this community and look forward to building a brighter future together. 🤝 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejJVbqnN #OneFutureOneSound #CommunityImpact #MicrosoftPhilanthropy #PugetSound
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“At Microsoft, security is never bolted on. It's always built in from the very beginning.” As member of Microsoft’s AI Red Team, Principal Research Lead, Ram Shankar Siva Kumar, shares that his team has the "fun job of breaking the system” to identify risks in Microsoft’s AI designs and systems. Together, the AI Red Team and the Office of Responsible AI collaborate to make sure all AI systems align with our Responsible AI Standard. #ResponsibleAI #CyberSecurity #TechPolicy #PublicSafety
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Find answers to your questions about voting and register to vote with Microsoft’s partner TurboVote. https://msft.it/6008mG9ks
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Imposter scams are evolving with AI technology. In 2023, scams resulted in $2.7 billion in losses. Our laws must keep up to protect against these threats. We can protect content authenticity by requiring disclosures and the use of cutting-edge provenance tooling to label this synthetic media, and policymakers need to pass new laws to protect against abusive deepfakes. We must strengthen efforts to combat these threats and protect against synthetic media harm. Read more: https://msft.it/6042m3sV2 #AI #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #Deepfakes
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