Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence is increasingly integrated into medical practice, combining traditional AI, such as machine learning, and generative AI to improve efficiency and decrease research costs. Abridge AI, Freed AI, GE’s Critical Care Suite, and AlphaFold are FDA approved HIPAA compliant tools which automate clinical documentation, aid diagnostic imaging, and accelerate biomedical research. Despite … Continue reading
Author Archives: Barbara Batycka
Cyberattacks on Utilities
Executive Summary – A recent cyberattack targeting American Water — the US’s largest water utility provider —resulted in a breach of American’s personal information and a customer service portal shutdown, raising concerns about an increasing use of ransomware and disruption to attack critical utility infrastructure. – The increasing number of attacks on American infrastructure has many … Continue reading
What Are the Implications of AI for the Power and Utilities Sector?
Executive Summary: The energy demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers are rising rapidly, threatening the achievement of Net Zero 2030 targets, and raising concerns about the environmental impact of AI development and data storage. Data centers will account for 9 percent of the US’s total power consumption by 2030, significantly impacting the power … Continue reading
An Analysis of AI’s Impact on Terrorism
Executive Summary: • ISIS released an Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated misinformation video following a bombing attack on a Russian concert venue, which prompted fears about the depth of AI use in terrorist activities. • Generative AI has cut time, automated recruitment and information dissemination, as well as decreased the need for highly skilled members in … Continue reading