Chinese medical devices are in health systems across U.S., and the government and hospitals are worried

Chinese medical devices are in health systems across U.S., and the government and hospitals are worried

A popular medical monitor is the latest device produced in China to receive scrutiny for its potential cyber risks.  However, it is not the only health device we should be concerned about. Experts say the proliferation of Chinese health-care devices in the U.S. medical system is a cause for concern across the entire ecosystem.  The Contec…

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Cartel activity in Canada ‘very prevalent now,’ former Trudeau advisor says – National | Globalnews.ca

Cartel activity in Canada ‘very prevalent now,’ former Trudeau advisor says – National | Globalnews.ca

Organized crime cartel activity is “very prevalent now” compared to at least a decade ago, says a former national security advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and listing those groups as terrorist organizations may help prevent a “national crisis.” Jody Thomas says the government’s move to list seven transnational criminal organizations, including multiple drug cartels,…

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Google drops AI ethics pledge, removes ban on weapons and surveillance use | The Express Tribune

Google drops AI ethics pledge, removes ban on weapons and surveillance use | The Express Tribune

Listen to article Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has removed a key commitment from its artificial intelligence (AI) ethical guidelines, dropping a previous pledge not to pursue technologies that could “cause or are likely to cause overall harm,” including weapons development and surveillance tools. The update, came just before Alphabet reported lower-than-expected earnings, triggering an…

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