How AI could be a game-changer for data privacy - Information Age

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, powering applications such as smart assistants, spam filters and search engines. The technology offers multiple advantages to businesses – such as the ability to provide a more personalised experience for customers. AI can also boost business efficiency and improve security by helping to predict and mitigate cyber-attacks. But while AI offers benefits, the technology poses significant risks to privacy, including the potential to de-anonymise data. Recent research revealed AI-based deep learning models are able to determine the race of patients based on radiologic images such as chest x-rays or mammograms – and with "significantly better" accuracy than human experts.