Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is considering possible legal action against state contractor Deloitte following a third-party review into a cyber-breach that put the personal data of more than a half-million Rhode Islanders at risk. “The state is pursuing all available remedies at this time,” Neronha spokesman Tim Rondeau told The Public’s Radio. Gov. […]
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RI Senate votes to ban cell phones in schools
The movement to ban cell phones in public schools is gaining momentum in Rhode Island. On Tuesday, the state senate unanimously passed a measure to do just that. The bill would not just cover phones. Tablets, computers, and smartwatches would also be prohibited, starting in August, along with any other electronic device that connects to the […]
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Hackers released some RI data on the dark web
Cyber-criminals have released on the dark web an unknown quantity of Rhode Islanders’ personal data from RIBridges, the state’s health and benefits portal. Speaking about two weeks after the breach was revealed, Gov. Dan McKee said it was unclear if the exposure of data involved all or part of the information from RIBridges. About 650,000 […]
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Unfunded and unenforced environmental laws, cyber attack fallout, and more
A week after the state announced a massive security breach at Rhode Island’s online portal for health and public benefit programs, a lot of questions remain about who’s responsible and what happens next. We’ll hear from Jim Langevin, the head of the cybersecurity program at Rhode Island College. And a new investigation from ecoRI News found that Rhode Island has many environmental laws on the books that aren’t being funded or enforced. We’ll talk to the reporters behind the story. Plus, a studio session with the Vox Hunters, a trio defined by their affinity for unaccompanied vocal music and the traditional songs of Rhode Island. That and more on this week’s show.
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Jim Langevin on fallout from the RIBridges cyber attack
State officials are still navigating the fallout of a massive data breach that potentially compromised the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders. An investigation is underway to determine what went wrong when hackers gained access to data kept in the R-I Bridges software system. And already a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company that manages the database.
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Deloitte faces more scrutiny after cyber breach in RI
The state of Rhode Island is facing questions about its ongoing reliance on Deloitte after the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders became potentially vulnerable during a recent cyber attack. The hack was revealed late Friday and involves RI Bridges, the state’s portal for an array of health and public benefit programs. […]
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Vice-chair of A.I. task force says Rhode Island must seize opportunities, mitigate risks posed by new technology
TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: We’ve been hearing a lot about artificial intelligence in recent years. This emerging technology has the potential to transform the state’s economy, government and our daily lives in unexpected ways. Earlier this year, Rhode Island governor Dan McKee established the state’s artificial intelligence […]
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Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds
Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.
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Russian propaganda is using deepfakes, sham websites and social media swarms
The hallmarks of Russian-backed influence are consistent: trying to erode support for Ukraine, discrediting democratic institutions and seizing on existing political divides.
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‘All eyes on Rafah’ is the Internet’s most viral AI image. Two artists are claiming credit
The image, with over 50 million shares, is considered the most viral ever AI-generated photo. Tracing the image’s history has revealed a rift over its true creator.
