Hackers Attack US Blood Bank, More Than 250 Hospitals Asked To Activate Blood Shortage Protocols | ZeroHedge

Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,

Nonprofit blood bank OneBlood, which serves hundreds of American hospitals based in the Southeast region, has been affected by a ransomware attack that has disrupted its software systems.

While the organization remains operational and is continuing to collect, test, and distribute blood, it is running at a “significantly reduced capacity” following the ransomware attack, the group said in a July 31 statement. As part of (more…)

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EU AI Act Comes Into Effect – Here’s What To Expect | ZeroHedge

Authored by Savannah Fortis via CoinTelegraph.com,

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act officially takes effect on Aug. 1, following its publication in the Official Journal of the EU on July 12.

The landmark legislation marks a significant step toward regulating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI within the EU. As stakeholders across various industries prepare for the new rules, understanding the phased implementation and key aspects of the AI Act is (more…)

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Visualizing The Top 10 Emerging Technologies In 2024 | ZeroHedge

Emerging technologies of today have the power to reshape industries, achieve significant scale, and shift the economic landscape.

As Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld details below, from AI-driven advancements in disease detection to carbon-capturing microbes, these technologies stand to improve future society. Meanwhile, greater efficiencies in wireless connectivity allow networks to drive higher data rates and enhance robust communications across 6G networks and the industrial (more…)

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