Ransomware attacks have resulted in tens of millions of dollars being paid to criminal groups making the crime an attractive pay off for the criminals who often sit in different parts of the world, in far away countries where they are unlikely to be extradited to their victims country for punishment.

Essential steps to embrace ethical AI: acknowledge the need, assemble a diverse task force, define principles, incorporate ethics throughout, create transparency, prioritise data privacy, train employees, engage stakeholders, and leverage existing frameworks.