NHS to close-source GitHub repos over AI, security concerns
The NHS is temporarily closing its open-source GitHub repositories due to concerns about AI and security. This decision requires all public repositories to be made private by May 11, as a precaution against potential vulnerabilities. The NHS maintains that this measure is temporary while it assesses the impact of advanced AI models on its cybersecurity.
- ▪The NHS is ordering technology leaders to close-source hundreds of GitHub repositories over AI and security concerns.
- ▪All public repositories must be set to private by May 11, according to internal guidance.
- ▪An NHS spokesperson stated this is a temporary measure to strengthen cybersecurity while assessing AI developments.
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