MIT has launched the AI Risk Repository, a comprehensive database cataloging over 700 unique risks associated with AI systems, consolidating information from 43 existing taxonomies. This resource aims to assist organizations in assessing and mitigating AI risks through a structured classification system based on causes and domains. The repository is publicly accessible and will be regularly updated, serving as a valuable tool for both enterprises and researchers in navigating the evolving landscape of AI risks.
Google’s AI Overviews in search results have significantly decreased, with only 7.47% of searches producing an AI response in July, down from 64% in February. The average length of these summaries has also dropped by nearly 40%. The company is scaling back the feature due to user complaints about odd and incorrect answers and is refining its implementation to improve quality. Despite the decline, some niche topics, particularly relationships, still see a higher occurrence of AI Overviews.
And I have to do this one. Dashlane’s inaugural Passkey Report highlights the rapid adoption of passkeys as a password replacement, driven primarily by consumer demand in e-commerce, finance, and social media apps. Key findings include that passkeys enhance security and user experience, with a 400% increase in monthly passkey authentications since early 2024.
Amazon is leading the charge at 89% growth. Other notable sites include Target, Moneybird, eBay, and Adobe. Passkey usage is strongest among eBay users at 13.8%.
Why do we care?
It’s easy to have large growth numbers when you start small. This is a significant movement, and it’s happening in the consumer world. This should be a natural fit for SMB. As I consider security in products, two key questions should be asked of vendors. Have you signed CISA’s Secure by Design pledge, and have you implemented passkeys?
Google got ahead of themselves on their launch of AI overviews. It’s critically important to release products that work, and MIT’s resource gives you an ability to make assessments on your own projects so you don’t end up with the black eye like Google did.
