Tag: governance

27% of IT leaders concerned about ability to detect deepfake attacks

Storm Technology, a Littlefish company, today announces survey findings which reveal that 27% of IT leaders are concerned about their ability to detect deepfake attacks over the next 12 months. This concern was felt by more respondents in larger enterprises (33%) than SMBs (23%).

The research – conducted by Censuswide and involving 200 IT decision-makers and leaders across Ireland and the UK (100 in each market) – found that the biggest concerns around AI and security over the next year are data breaches (34%), data protection (33%), and increased risk of adversarial or cyber-attacks (31%). Meanwhile, a quarter (25%) consider shadow AI (use of unsanctioned or unpermitted tools) among their biggest concerns.

This is not necessarily surprising given that half of respondents (50%) know that people in their organisation are using such tools and some 55% admitted to using unsanctioned or unpermitted tools themselves. Forty-two per cent of IT leaders also opined that company data is not safe for input into these platforms.

Perhaps exacerbating this issue, just 60% of companies have been specific about which AI tools are sanctioned or permitted.

More broadly, over a fifth (21%) of IT leaders do not have a high degree of trust in AI tools and almost a third (32%) of companies do not have a strategy in place to address any AI risks that arise.

The research showed that 79% of IT leaders in Ireland and the UK agree their organisation needs to focus more on the regulation of AI tools and 28% do not believe their governance around AI tools is adequate. This rose to more than a third (35%) among Irish respondents.

When it comes to AI and data, 24% of IT leaders do not think their business data is ready for AI, with a similar proportion (23%) of the opinion that that their data governance policies are not robust enough to support secure AI adoption. This could explain why 78% believe a data readiness project is required to ensure successful AI adoption in their company.

Sean Tickle, Cyber Services Director, Littlefish, said: “AI is rapidly reshaping the enterprise landscape, but the speed of adoption is outpacing the maturity of governance. When nearly a third of organisations lack a strategy to manage AI risk, and over half of IT leaders admit to using unsanctioned tools, it’s clear that shadow AI isn’t just a user issue—it’s a leadership one.

“Deepfake threats, data governance gaps, and a lack of trust in AI platforms are converging into a

Xiaomi’s New Report Reaffirms Its Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

Xiaomi is pleased to share the release of its seventh annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ongoing leadership in accessible technology, climate-change mitigation and adaptation, and circular economy practices.

At COP29 in November 2024, Xiaomi unveiled a new strategy for sustainable development, placing greater emphasis on inclusive products, technology equality, and its “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem strategy, designed to deliver a smart, sustainable lifestyle for consumers. 

 As part of its commitment to a more inclusive digital experience, Xiaomi enhanced its TalkBack feature, enabling accurate recognition and real-time narration of text in images, providing users with visual impairments a more seamless ‘reading’ experience.

In terms of climate action, Xiaomi not only sets greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for its own operations but also requires its smartphone supply chain partners to adopt equivalent GHG reduction measures. By 2030, suppliers must reduce annual carbon emissions by at least 5% (based on 2024 levels) and use a minimum of 25% renewable electricity. By 2050, 100% renewable electricity usage is required.

Xiaomi also carries out electronic waste recycling programs worldwide and plans to recycle a total of 38,000 tons of electronic waste over five years (2022 to 2026) and achieved 95.94% of this target as of the end of 2024.

Xiaomi remains committed to driving innovation and breakthroughs toward a better future through its ongoing pursuit of sustainable development. For further details, view the full report here.