US, with 40 nations, plans to pledge never to pay ransoms to cybercriminals; part of International Counter Ransomware Initiative. Initiative targets ransomware operators' funding, with US most affected by such threats. New measures follow high-profile US attacks; countries aim to create broader understanding of ransom accounts via two information-sharing platforms, AI blockchain analysis for identifying illegal funds, and by sharing digital wallet blacklist via US Treasury.

US Leads 40-Country Alliance to Cut Off Ransomware Payments DarkReading

AI expert Andrew Ng suggests Big Tech stokes AI fears to promote strict regulations, curb competition. Ng asserts such strategy could harm open-source community. Several tech CEOs compared AI risks to nuclear war, pandemics. Widespread belief in AI's potential to obliterate humanity may lead to stifling AI licensing policies. Thoughtful approach required for needed AI regulations.

Big Tech is inflating fears about AI's risk to humanity: Google Brain cofounder Business Insider

AI enhancements in healthcare include predicting diabetes through voice analysis, employing lung cancer CT scans to foresee cardiovascular disease or overall mortality, and leveraging AI systems like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard to recommend best-fit specialists for patients.

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Disease And Improve Treatment Forbes

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