General Motors shuts down Cruise – what does this tell us about the risks of AI?
On Tuesday, General Motors took the decision to shut down its self-driving car division, Cruise. It will be folded in to GM’s technical teams to develop driver assistance and autonomous driving in personal vehicles, and will no longer operate self-driving taxis.
Big tech investment in AI reaches record highs with Amazon’s $4b venture
This week, Amazon brought its AI funding to a record high level with a $4bn investment in the AI startup Anthropic, best known for the Claude family of large language models (LLMs). Amazon's total stake in the AI startup is now $8bn, doubling their previous $4bn investment in 2023.
How a tenfold increase in online fraud has been driven by social engineering scams
US and Canadian banks have reported a 1,000% increase in online fraud this year. According to Israeli cybersecurity firm BioCatch, despite banks implementing more controls to prevent fraud, a massive increase in fraudulent activity has been driven by criminals using techniques that dupe customers into sending them money.
What boards need to know about the impact of the US election
The consequences of the recent US election will be felt by businesses across the world - but how should boards prepare for a shifting trade and regulatory landscape?
How should farming businesses react to the UK budget?
With the recent tax changes in the UK budget, there is talk that many family-owned farm businesses are looking to convert to limited company status. This isn't a decision to be taken lightly.
How should financial services firms respond to the EU’s AI act?
Jonathan Armstrong’s latest article for the European Financial Review deals with the implications of the EU’s new AI act. The financial services sector will be heavily impacted and firms need to prepare.
Jonathan Armstrong talks about the Post Office scandal and cybersecurity risks
At the Infosecurity Europe Conference, Jonathan gave an interview to Anna Delaney where they discussed the recent British Post Office scandal, the importance of tech skills on boards, and how Gen Z is changing the modern workplace.
Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod discuss technology, boards, and law on the TechLaw10 podcast
The latest episode of TechLaw10 featured a discussion between Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod on the current pressing concerns of technology law, including the Internet of Things, the importance of tech expertise on boards, and L-EV8's role in training the next generation of board members
New York State Bar Association Task Force on Artificial Intelligence publishes report on AI and the law
Jonathan Armstrong was a member of the New York State Bar Association Task Force looking at the impact of Artificial Intelligence on society and the legal profession. Read for information on their groundbreaking report.
Jonathan Armstrong answers questions on AI regulation in the UK
In an article by Dan Raywood of ISMS Online, Jonathan was asked questions on the current - and possible future - state of AI regulation in the United Kingdom.
Jonathan Armstrong appears on ISMG podcast
Jonathan Armstrong appears on a podcast discussing the latest developments in cybersecurity and compliance, including the DOJ lawsuit against Apple, ransomware payments and AI copyright issues.