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ZDNet: Don't fall for AI-powered narrative attacks online - here's how to stay sharp

AI is already challenging our reality. Here are expert tools and tips that anyone can use to spot manipulation, verify information, and protect their…

Aug 15

July 2025

This Week in Tech: Wu Wei Meets Wu Tang

Patrick Beja, Daniel Rubino, Leo Laporte and I talk XBox Game Pass, AI regulation, and Stingray warnings on Android on TWi

Jul 7

May 2025

Webinar: Why Narrative Attacks Are the New Cybersecurity Crisis

Watch Dr. Bilyana Lilly and Blackbird.AI CEO Wasim Khaled detail how narrative attacks are weaponized to target execs, brands, and governments.

May 21

ZDNet: 7 ways to lock down your phone's security - before it's too late

From border crossings to data breaches, there are more reasons than ever to protect your smartphone. Here's a practical guide to securing your device…

May 5

April 2025

Blackbird.AI + Combatting the global information crisis with NarrativePULSE

I now lead communications at Blackbird.AI

Apr 16

March 2025

ZDNet: 4 expert security tips for navigating AI-powered cyber threats

AI-powered cyber threats are reshaping security landscapes. Businesses that don't evolve will be vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks …

Mar 13

February 2025

Muck Rack: The State of AI in PR and Communications

The communications and public relations industry experienced a surge in AI adoption, with professionals utilizing tools for drafting pitches and press…

Feb 24

This Week in Tech: Yellow-Bellied Marmots

In a move to enhance scientific research and bolster nuclear security OpenAI collaborates with U.S. National Laboratories, new streaming prices, and the…

Feb 23

January 2025

ZDNet: How AI will transform cybersecurity in 2025 - and supercharge cybercrime

Cybersecurity experts forecast key 2025 trends: AI-generated deepfakes and narrative attacks, innovative social engineering, and new ransomware…

Jan 10

November 2024

This Week in Tech: $125,000 in Baguettes

The legacy of Apple’s iPod, the rapid growth of crypto, OpenAI's new domain, and the growth of YouTube as a streamer: This Week in Tech

Nov 12, 2024

ZDNet: How the 2024 US presidential election will shape the future of tech policy

The two candidates have starkly different approaches to regulation and privacy. Here's what each administration could mean for the industry and…

Nov 5, 2024

Election Tech 2024: How Deepfakes and Narrative Attacks Disrupted 70+ Elections This Year

Our Blackbird.AI analysis shows how AI-enabled narrative attacks—deepfakes, bot networks, social flooding—disrupted the democratic processes in 70…

Nov 4, 2024

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