From Newsgroup: uk.telecom
Things might start to accelerate now. It is only a matter of time I
think before AI is used to hack into the lovely new VOIP network. But
perhaps the whole internet will be wobbling by then.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/annual-reports-and-plans/ofcoms-strategic-approach-to-ai
"Mitigating risks
While both industry and consumers benefit from AI deployment, the risks
created or exacerbated by AI primarily flow to the consumer. [Of course,
same with the costs]
At Ofcom, werCOre proactively monitoring and evaluating emerging
harms. Where intervention is required, werCOre taking swift and decisive action.
We coordinated with AISI and the National Cyber Security Centre
(NCSC) to update stakeholders on frontier AIrCOs cybersecurity
implications after AnthropicrCOs preview of Claude Mythos caused
widespread concern, and launched a formal investigation into XrCOs Grok chatbot.
We are also working closely with the Government to prepare for increased regulatory responsibilities relevant to AI, including any introduced by
both new legislation and changes to existing legislation. "
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