June 9, 2023
Security: ‘AI package hallucination’ can spread malicious code into developer environments
SC Media
Attackers can easily use ChatGPT to help them spread malicious packages into developer environments, according to new research from Vulcan Cyber.

In a June 6 blog post, Vulcan Cyber researchers explained a new malicious package spreading technique they call “AI package hallucination.” The technique stems from ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms sometimes answering user queries with hallucinated sources, links, blogs and statistics.

Large-language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT can generate these “hallucinations,” which are URLs, references, and even entire code libraries and functions that do not actually exist. Read More
Healthcare IT: Apple unveils watchOS 10 with new features for mental health, vision health
MobiHealthNews
Apple revealed the latest update of its Watch wearables at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 on Monday. The Apple watchOS 10 will include new mental health, vision health and fitness tools.

The watchOS 10 will allow users to log their emotions and daily moods via the Mindfulness app. Users will be able to turn the Digital Crown to select a shape to describe and track their feelings.

Commonly used depression and anxiety assessments will also be available in the Health app. Users can create a PDF with the assessment results, then connect with mental health resources in their area and share these results. Read More
Homeland Security: How to Reduce Risk from Wildfire Smoke
Homeland Security Today
Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other material. It can cause irritation to the respiratory system, putting people vulnerable to smoke — including those with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), heart disease, children, pregnant people, older adults, and outdoor workers — at risk from getting sick.

Inform your community about these actionable steps they can take to minimize the respiratory effects of wildfire smoke.
  • Check the Air Quality index or Air Now Fire and Smoke Map to make informed decisions about daily activities.
  • If air quality is compromised outside, seek cleaner air spaces inside.
  • Use air conditioners, heat pumps, fans and window shades to keep air space comfortably cool on hot days. Try not to use equipment that circulates in air from the outside... Read More
Transportation: Hyundai Mobis developed headlights that project street signs
Motor Authority
Hyundai Mobis wants future cars to project street-sign icons from their headlights to improve nighttime road safety.

The company, a parts supplier controlled by Hyundai, unveiled a lighting system that can project text or images onto the road surface. In a press release, Hyundai Mobis described this as a potential extension of the driving information shown in head-up displays, as well as a potential way to warn pedestrians. Read More
Human Resources: Time-to-hire rates are increasing significantly for almost all roles
HR Dive
Time-to-hire rates have increased to an all-time high, widening the gap between “easy-to-fill” and “difficult-to-fill” roles, according to a June 1 report from human capital advisory firm The Josh Bersin Co. and global talent solutions firm AMS.

Jobs now take an average of 44 days to fill, up from 43 days a year ago, rising a full day across all industries during the first quarter of this year. Although some jobs can be filled in 14 days, many remain vacant for two or three months — or more. 

“As our data shows, time-to-hire has risen consistently for the last four years. Make no mistake, the hiring market is not going to get easier any time soon,” Jim Sykes, global managing director of client operations at AMS, said in a statement.

“HR and talent leaders will need to continue to innovate and transform their strategies for acquiring, developing, and retaining talent,” he said. Read More
Business & Technology: 13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation
CIO
IT leaders too often find themselves behind on business-critical transformation efforts due to gaps in the technical, leadership, and business skills necessary to execute and drive change.

Digital transformation is indeed a cornerstone of business strategy today, as 89% of enterprises see digital business as core to their growth, according to Gartner’s Board of Directors 2023 Survey. Equally telling is another statistic from that research: Just 35% of these enterprises have achieved their digital goals or are on track to do so. Read More