DeepSeek, a new Chinese open-source LLM that uses limited resources—particularly older Nvidia chip models—extremely efficiently, has exploded onto the AI tech scene almost overnight. Many are calling this a new ‘Sputnik moment’ for the US. Already the most downloaded free app on the US Apple Store, DeepSeek is expected to challenge the oversized investment bubble (…)
We are incredibly proud to announce the publication of C4DT’s 2024 Annual Report. Thanks to the support of many people (partners, researchers, government officials, etc.), the C4DT has further blossomed.
AI has the potential to revolutionize also software development and IT in general. To explore the implications of AI on these domains, we organize a by-invitation-only roundtable discussion. The objective of this roundtable is to gather insights from visionaries and experts to understand the impact of AI on the entire SDLC, beyond technical aspects and coding. We aim to explore how AI can contribute to more productive, higher quality, and successful IT projects while mitigating potential risks and challenges that may arise in the integration of AI into the SDLC.
This event is organized by C4DT in collaboration with ELCA.
Friday, February 7th, 2025, 14h-17h, BC 410, EPFL Introduction Artificial Intelligence has the potential to revolutionize also software development and IT in general. To explore the implications of AI on these domains, we organize a roundtable discussion. The objective of this roundtable is to gather insights from visionaries and experts to understand the impact of (…)
I find this article interesting because it reveals how popular apps are being used to collect personal location data through real-time bidding (RTB), all without the knowledge of the app developers. The hacked Gravy Analytics files prove how apps, even those that are supposed to be private, can accidentally become part of this data supply (…)
This article discusses the effectiveness of the fact-checking mechanism that was recently discontinued by Facebook. I like it because it is easy to read and offers an objective perspective based on scientific statements.
This provides a great overview of the extent and methods by which US critical infrastructure has been infiltrated over the past two years. It is clear that the lack of baseline cybersecurity requirements and inadequate product life cycle management by technology suppliers and telecom companies have created significant vulnerabilities. Equally concerning is the shift from (…)
The year ahead is likely to be a complicated one… Tech giants’ efforts to influence traditional media reflects both (positive) implications regarding traditional media’s enduring relevance as well as (cynical) implications regarding tech’s sway over them.
Meta lays out in this blog post their rationale behind axing third-party fact checking and sweeping changes in content moderation on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. It is important to read this (or watch Mark Zuckerberg’s video) with recent company history in mind: Facebook’s failure to properly moderate content helped fan the flames in the Rohingya (…)
Le piratage qui a touché le groupe médical Vidy Med révèle la fragilité des entreprises face à la montée en puissance des criminels de l’informatique. Avec l’éclairage de Jean-Pierre Hubaux, directeur académique du C4DT.
This issue examines the impact of the GDPR nearly seven years after its implementation, comparing data protection legislation in the EU and Switzerland, and explores future implications amid rising generative AI, featuring insights from interviews with data protection specialists.
Nearly seven years after the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, what impact has it had on data protection? What are the main legislative differences between the European Union and Switzerland? And how will the situation evolve as the rise of generative AI in our daily lives further exacerbates privacy challenges? This edition of C4DT Focus explores these ques-tions by providing an overview of the situation in Europe and Switzerland, highlighting the simi-larities and differences, particularly through two interviews with data protection specialists
As we come to the end of a year in which half the world’s population went to the polls, EPFL researchers developed and field-tested a groundbreaking new technology to protect remote electronic voting or e-voting from voter coercion and vote buying.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be a weapon of mass disinformation, but a recent report has demonstrated that its impact thus far has been limited
From data theft to interference in democratic processes, we’ve often warned of the negative consequences of digitalization in our weekly picks. To end the year on a more positive note, I like the way this site allows you to visualize the migrations flows of different bird species. Beautiful and peaceful.
Looking for something different this holiday season, but don’t want to go overboard? Consider exploring social media feeds without relying on “The Algorithm” to dictate what you see. While this option isn’t available on every platform and isn’t equally sensible for all, the EU has made it possible for you to have this choice. We’re (…)
The 2025 edition of AI-days will take place from 27 to 29 January 2025, in Geneva (27 and 28) and Lausanne (29 January). The HES-SO AI-days are organised by the Swiss Artificial Intelligence Centre for SMEs (CSIA-PMEs), which is funded by the Engineering and Architecture Domain of HES-SO. The aim of the event is to provide a forum for discussing the practical use of new AI technologies in the economic fabric.
A l’occasion de la Journée de la protection des données, la Faculté de droit, des sciences criminelles et d’administration publique de l’Université de Lausanne organise une conférence publique sur le thème « La liberté de choisir à l’ère numérique » en collaboration avec le Préposé fédéral à la protection des données et à la transparence, le Centre universitaire d’informatique de l’Université de Genève et ThinkServices
Privacy Enhancing Technologies, or PETs for short, is an umbrella term for a wide range of technologies and tools designed to protect our privacy online. You may not realize it, but you probably already use PETs on a daily basis. Some common examples [1] include HTTPS, securing connections between you and websites End-to-end encryption, ensuring (…)
This report provides an overview of the cybersecurity maturity across the EU, highlighting that member states have developed their own cybersecurity strategies. What stands out most is the term “heterogeneous” used in the findings. In response, the report uses the terms “common,” “unified,” “harmonized,” “comprehensive,” “coherent,” and “coordinated” to describe recommended policy efforts.
I like this step-by-step discovery of a potential supply chain vulnerability described in the article. It’s easy to follow and shows some of the impasses the author went through, and how they solved the problem in the end. Bonus points for OpenWRT to be really reactive and fixing their systems in a timely manner!
For two years Brightside AI will complement the already diverse group of partner companies through its start-up perspective to collaborate and share insights on trust-building technologies.
Brightside prepares a company’s employees for cyberattacks. Using employees’ digital footprints, Brightside runs AI-driven phishing simulations to prepare teams for potential cyberattacks. It gives employees tools to control their online presence in compliance with GDPR.
On the one hand, I love the idea of having a personal shopper, someone who can tick off my shopping list while finding me the best deals. On the other hand, just thinking about the level of information the AI shopping agent has to collect and consolidate about me (and millions of other consumers) – (…)
This article is an overview of how AI-generated content, most notably images, are used by far right parties across Europe. It incidentally also highlights how lacking current abuse safeguards and strategies truly are, as almost all of the content presented in the article would surely fall under most companies’ prohibited use.
