Talk to your AI about this.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-set-to-replace-humans-in-cybersecurity-by-2030-says-trend-micro/

AI set to replace humans in cybersecurity by 2030, says Trend Micro

In 2021 Trend Micro predicts that cybercriminals will look to home networks as a critical launch pad to compromising corporate IT and IoT networks.

… Dallas, TX-based cloud security firm Trend Micro recently carried out new research which reveals that over two-fifths (41%) of IT leaders believe that AI will replace their role by 2030.

Its predictions report, Turning the Tide, forecasts that remote and cloud-based systems will be ruthlessly targeted in 2021.

Number two might be a bit optimistic…

https://www.cpomagazine.com/data-privacy/whats-in-store-for-data-privacy-in-2021/

What’s in Store for Data Privacy in 2021?

… The new year will see the continuation of some long-time trends with a few notable additions. Here are my top 4:

1. Long-tail COVID-19 impacts

2. Appetite for comprehensive federal regulation

3. Tipping point for security automation

4. Maturing data governance standards

Interesting.

https://venturebeat.com/2021/01/17/language-ai-is-really-heating-up/

Language AI is really heating up

The ability for computers to effectively understand all human language would completely transform how we engage with brands, businesses, and organizations across the world. Nowadays most companies don’t have time to answer every customer question. But imagine if a company really could listen to, understand, and answer every question — at any time on any channel?

My students figured this our years ago.

https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/18/nhtsa-wont-need-wing-mirrors-regulations-trump-administraion-nuro/

You won’t need wing mirrors in the US any more — if you’re a self-driving car

… This document dictates what features vehicles should have and what safety testing they should be subject to, Autoblog reports.

The update now recognizes the changing nature of vehicles on our streets, and acknowledges, in the case of self-driving cars, that they may not have a steering wheel, pedals, and other components typically required for human operation. In some cases, self-driving vehicles don’t even have space for human passengers, but were previously required to meet the same standards set for passenger vehicles.