Dawid Moczadło, co-founder of Vidoc Security Lab, recently dealt with two instances of deepfake job applicants leveraging AI-generated alterations to secure interviews at his company. Both applicants, who posed as software developers, raised alarms about the potential risks, such as intellectual property theft, posed by these sophisticated tactics. In one case, an applicant advanced through several interview rounds before a video call exposed the use of altering software. A second similar instance involved an applicant demonstrating a strong Asian accent, despite claiming to be Serbian, further highlighting the challenges posed by deceptive technology in recruitment.

Deepfake Job Applicants Challenge Cybersecurity Experts' Vigilance The Register

UnitedHealth has retained a defamation law firm to address critical social media posts in response to recent protests by doctors and patients in New York City, which were prompted by the company's January earnings announcement. These protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction with UnitedHealth's business practices, perceived by many as prioritizing profit over patient care. The company's legal actions indicate a serious effort to counteract negative online narratives, highlighting a trend among corporations in the healthcare sector to protect their reputations amid growing scrutiny. However, this strategy may also provoke further concerns regarding free speech and the impact on public discourse surrounding healthcare practices.

UnitedHealth Hires Law Firm Amid Rising Criticism and Protests Fortune

Dr. John Halamka, President of the Mayo Clinic Platform, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare, advocating for a pragmatic approach to its implementation amidst regulatory challenges. He addresses the dilemma faced by Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in choosing between specialized AI solutions and comprehensive enterprise suites, suggesting that an EHR platform should function like an app store for better integration of tailored AI tools. Additionally, Halamka stresses that AI adoption strategies should be customized based on the size and capabilities of health systems, recommending proprietary development for larger centers, adaptation for mid-sized organizations, and collaboration for smaller systems.

AI in Healthcare: Balancing Innovation with Practical Integration Strategies HealthSystemCIO.com

A coalition of 22 attorneys general has secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's plan to cut National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant funding for indirect costs to 15%. Issued by Judge Angel Kelley, the ruling halts changes that plaintiffs argue would severely impact medical research by reducing necessary administrative funding below historical averages of 27% to 28%. Concerns from multiple medical organizations indicate that these cuts could undermine public health advancements, while proponents argue that lower overhead can be managed by universities despite differences in funding structures between NIH and private foundations. The administration has until Friday to appeal the decision.

Attorneys General Block NIH Funding Cuts, Safeguarding Medical Research MedPage Today