March 12, 2025

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AI Revolutionizes Industries from Education to Security and Energy

Schools Use AI to Monitor Kids, Raising Security Risks

Schools are increasingly using AI-powered surveillance software to monitor students' online activity, but this technology raises serious questions about privacy and security. An investigation by the Education Reporting Collaborative found that these tools can out students' LGBTQ+ identities and erode trust between students and school staff. The technology has been in high demand since the pandemic, with over 1,500 school districts nationwide using Gaggle's software to track the online activity of approximately 6 million students.

AI is Not Coming for Your Job, But It Will Change It

Contrary to previous predictions, AI is not coming for your job, but it will change it. According to McKinsey, while some jobs may become obsolete, it's more likely that jobs will undergo a transition, and an estimated 170 million new roles will emerge from the ashes. AI will enhance, not replace, pentesting capabilities, and automation will assist in streamlining tasks, freeing up pentesters to focus on higher-value work.

The Evolution of Private Equity: AI and Tech Disruption

The private equity industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing use of AI and tech disruption. Alibaba has released a new AI model that can read emotions, rivaling OpenAI's latest model. The model, R1-Omni, can infer the emotional state of a person in a video and offer descriptions of their clothes and environment.

Azure AI Services: Transforming Business Operations

Azure AI is revolutionizing business operations by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, improving customer experiences, and strengthening security. With its powerful suite of AI-driven tools, businesses can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. Azure AI provides a range of tools, pre-built models, and APIs for machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, speech recognition, and AI-driven search.

Indian Businesses Show High Interest in Gen AI for Security Operations

Generative AI is reshaping security operations for companies around the world, and Indian businesses are no exception. According to Gartner's Steve Santos, there's a huge interest in generative AI for security operations in India, but the key is making sure AI is solving real problems, not just being adopted because it sounds cool. Santos emphasized the importance of trust, automation, and validation processes in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated insights.

Aptori Now on Google Cloud Marketplace for AI-Powered Security and Automated Risk Remediation

Aptori has announced its availability on the Google Cloud Marketplace for AI-powered security and automated risk remediation. The platform uses machine learning and AI to identify and remediate security risks in real-time, providing businesses with a comprehensive security solution.

Homeland Security Department Scraps Cyber, AI Advisory Boards

The Department of Homeland Security is eliminating advisory groups focused on artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, and other areas, including cybersecurity. The department framed the termination as an effort to reduce federal bureaucracy, in line with a February effort to streamline the agency's operations.

BluWave-ai and the City of Summerside, PEI Partner to Deploy AI for Renewable Energy Management

BluWave-ai and the City of Summerside, PEI, have partnered to deploy AI for renewable energy management in an inter-provincial collaboration boosting Canadian exports. The collaboration has resulted in a commercial turnover in excess of $6M between direct project work, federal project funding wins, and foreign direct investment from US-based investors.

Ambiq heartKIT Wins the Artificial Intelligence Award at Embedded World 2025

Ambiq has been honored with the 2025 Embedded World Award in the Artificial Intelligence category for the groundbreaking heartKIT AI Development Kit (ADK). heartKIT enables developers to easily create personalized, real-time heart-monitoring applications that operate efficiently on battery-powered devices.

Key Takeaways

  • AI-powered surveillance software raises serious questions about privacy and security in schools.
  • AI is not coming for your job, but it will change it, and new roles will emerge.
  • The private equity industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by AI and tech disruption.
  • Azure AI is revolutionizing business operations by automating tasks, enhancing decision-making, and improving customer experiences.
  • Generative AI is reshaping security operations, and Indian businesses show high interest in its adoption.
  • Aptori is now available on the Google Cloud Marketplace for AI-powered security and automated risk remediation.
  • The Department of Homeland Security is eliminating advisory groups focused on AI, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
  • BluWave-ai and the City of Summerside, PEI, have partnered to deploy AI for renewable energy management.
  • Ambiq has won the Artificial Intelligence Award at Embedded World 2025 for its heartKIT AI Development Kit (ADK).

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