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Bits & bytes Winter 2024-2025 9 While AI poses a risk, it can also be a powerful tool for improving cybersecurity. AI tools can also aid in cyber education and prevention, automating security tasks and scanning emails for threats. AI models can learn normal behavior within an organization and help detect unusual behaviors, providing a strong defense against cyberattacks. References: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and the Health Sector . (2023, July 13). HHS. https://www. hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ai-cybersecurity- health-sector-tlpclear.pdf Coles, C. (2023, February 28). 11% of data employees paste into ChatGPT is confidential. Cyberhaven . https://www.cyberhaven.com/ blog/4-2-of-workers-have-pasted-company- data-into-chatgpt Fox, A. (2023, July 19). HC3 warns about AI’s cybersecurity impacts . Healthcare IT News. https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/hc3- warns-about-ais-cybersecurity-impacts Sjouwerman, S. (2024, January 24). Use of Generative AI Apps Jumps 400% in 2023, Signaling the Potential for More AI-Themed Attacks . KnowB4. https://blog.knowbe4.com/ use-of-ai-apps-jumps-400-in-2023-signaling- more-ai-themed-attacks To read HC3’s AI, Cybersecurity and the Health Sector briefing, click here . For further information about Cyberhaven’s analysis, click here . To read the full Healthcare IT News article, click here . To read the full KnowBe4 article, click here . Use of Generative AI in New Jersey Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform state government. Still, it must be implemented responsibly and with proper oversight, according to Chris Rein, New Jersey Chief Technology Officer, in a recent Statescoop interview (May 14, 2024). He emphasized the need to balance the benefits and risks of generative AI and highlighted the importance of legislation to protect data privacy. Rein mentioned the promise of improved services through AI while ensuring the responsible use of residents’ data. He aims to finalize a report from the Governor’s AI Task Force, established in late 2023, to provide guidelines for AI use in New Jersey and plans to collaborate with the State Legislature and governor’s office to fund and regulate the AI initiatives. To read the original article, click here . Future-proof your New Jersey agency with an EHR experience that’s uniquely yours. 140+ New Jersey agencies trust Qualifacts because of our award-winning behavioral health EHRs and deep understanding of your billing and reporting requirements. Learn More: (Continued from page 8)