**Data Breaches Study: Cyberattacks Increased By 136% In One Year**
In a recent study, it was reported that cyberattacks saw a dramatic increase of 136% over the past year, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in the health technology sector. The findings stress the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health data from malicious actors.

**Data Breaches Cyberattack on Singing River Health System Impacted 895,000 Individuals**
A cyberattack on Singing River Health System has affected approximately 895,000 individuals, exposing personal and medical information. This incident underscores the increasing threat of cyberattacks on healthcare systems and the critical importance of robust data protection protocols.

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Phil Windley's article "Can LLMs Provide References for Their Work?" explores whether Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can offer valid references. Windley clarifies that LLMs do not inherently generate references as they create text based on a vast corpus of pre-ingested data, not from active research. An experiment on providing references highlighted that while LLMs can generate hyperlinked citations, many can be erroneous or outdated. Windley suggests that interrogating LLMs through follow-up questions may yield better-supported content, akin to consulting a librarian for dependable sources. Despite some success, ensuring accuracy in AI-generated references remains challenging, as emphasized by examples of broken or shallow links.

Can LLMs Provide References for Their Work? An Experiment Phil Windley's Technometria

Microsoft's recent unveiling of the AI-powered Windows 11 Recall feature has stirred privacy and security concerns among users and experts. The feature periodically captures screenshots of an active window to aid in retrieving previously viewed information, with data stored locally and encrypted via BitLocker. Though intended to enhance user convenience, many worry it could be exploited by threat actors, effectively creating a new attack vector. Critics argue that despite Microsoft's assurances of data privacy and user control, the potential for misuse, especially if a device is compromised, poses significant risks. The Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK is consulting with Microsoft to ensure proper data protection measures are in place.

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Seattle Children’s Hospital's Clinical Effectiveness department and Center for Diversity and Health Equity have developed Equity Dashboards to identify disparities in health outcomes among various patient populations. These dashboards aim to challenge racial inequities and prioritize quality improvement initiatives by trending Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) over time and by demographic factors. Available for free in R, Tableau, and PowerBI, these tools help organizations visualize and address disparities in care. The Equity Dashboards are updated quarterly and allow users to organize data by selected demographics to inform regular Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles. Interested users can access the code by completing a form and are encouraged to collaborate with their internal teams for effective implementation.

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