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Techday NZ
4 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use
The Cloud Security Alliance has introduced the AI Trustworthy Pledge, aiming to promote responsible and transparent development of artificial intelligence. The initiative is designed to address ongoing concerns regarding AI governance, including issues such as AI-generated misinformation, privacy risks, and ethical challenges that have come to the forefront as artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in commercial and governmental decision-making. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), an organisation known for defining standards, certifications, and best practices for cloud security, stated that the AI Trustworthy Pledge serves as a public commitment to advance the responsible development and management of AI technologies. The Pledge forms part of the organisation's broader efforts under its AI Safety Initiative. This move follows recognition that previous approaches, where products are built before comprehensive risk and security considerations, are insufficient for the complexities posed by AI systems. The CSA emphasised the necessity for proactive frameworks that prioritise trust and accountability from the outset. The AI Trustworthy Pledge outlines four foundational principles for organisations engaged in AI-related activities. Participating organisations commit to safety and compliance, transparency, ethical accountability, and privacy protection across the lifecycle of AI design, deployment, and management. According to the CSA, the initiative begins with voluntary adoption by industry and is intended to pave the way for more formal standards and certification processes, including the forthcoming STAR for AI initiative. This later phase will establish detailed cybersecurity and trustworthiness requirements for generative AI services. "The decisions we make today around AI governance, ethics, and security will shape not only the future of our organizations and our industry, but of society at large. The AI Trustworthy Pledge provides a tangible opportunity to lead in this space, not just by managing risk, but by actively driving responsible innovation and helping to establish the industry standards of tomorrow," said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder, Cloud Security Alliance. Organisations who sign the pledge are required to ensure their AI systems adhere to several guidelines. These include prioritising user safety and compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining transparency about AI systems in use, ensuring ethical development that allows for explainable outcomes, and upholding rigorous privacy protections for personal data. Initial signatories include Airia, Endor Labs, Deloitte Consulting Srl S.B., Okta, Reco, Redblock, Securiti AI, Whistic, and Zscaler alongside others that have signalled their commitment to responsible AI practices through participation in the pledge. These organisations will be provided with a digital badge to signal their adherence to the outlined commitments. Principles outlined The CSA's AI Trustworthy Pledge is centred on four key principles. Firstly, safety and compliance require that organisations implement AI solutions that place user safety at the forefront and adhere to regulatory requirements. Secondly, transparency expects organisations to be open about the AI systems they employ in order to foster greater trust. Thirdly, ethical accountability is intended to ensure fairness and the ability to explain how AI-derived outcomes are determined. Lastly, privacy protection requires organisations to maintain strong safeguards over personal data processed by AI systems. By focusing on voluntary, public commitments, the CSA intends to encourage industry-wide adoption of responsible standards before introducing binding certification frameworks. This approach allows for alignment and shared understanding across different sectors and organisations as AI usage expands. Following the pledge's introduction, the CSA plans to launch the STAR for AI initiative. This will create detailed standards for cybersecurity and trust in generative AI, building on the early foundations laid by the Trustworthy Pledge. The announcement comes as organisations worldwide continue to debate appropriate regulatory, security, and ethical measures as AI technologies evolve. By establishing the Pledge, CSA aims to encourage dialogue and collective action among stakeholders on the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Los Angeles Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Billy Joel tried to kill himself twice before realizing he could channel his sadness into music
Billy Joel's life is awash in revelations these days — some bad, some worse. Last month, the 'Only the Good Die Young' singer-songwriter canceled all his upcoming concerts, revealing he was struggling with a brain disorder that causes a potentially reversible kind of dementia. Then last week, he divulged that he attempted suicide twice in his 20s after falling in love with his bandmate's wife and causing the downfall of the band itself. 'I felt very, very guilty about it. They had a child. I felt like a homewrecker,' Joel says (via People) in the first half of the two-part documentary 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' which premiered last Wednesday and hits HBO Max in July. 'I was just in love with a woman and I got punched in the nose, which I deserved.' Joel said both he and his friend and Attila bandmate, Jon Small, were upset by what happened while Joel was living with Small and Small's then-wife, Elizabeth Weber. So upset that Attila — a Led Zeppelin-inspired metal band, according to the New York Times — broke up and Joel started boozing, which sent him into a tailspin. 'I had no place to live,' Joel says in the documentary. 'I was sleeping in laundromats, and I was depressed, I think to the point of almost being psychotic. So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.'' He tried twice to end his life in the early 1970s, according to the documentary. First, he took the entire lot of sleeping pills that his sister, then a medical assistant, had given him to help him sleep. That put him in the hospital. 'He was in a coma for days and days and days,' Judy Molinari says in the program. She thought she had killed her brother. Joel says in the doc that he woke up in the hospital still suicidal, hoping to do it 'right' the next time. His sister said he wound up drinking 'lemon Pledge' furniture polish. That time, an unlikely person took him to the hospital: Small, his then-estranged best friend. 'Eventually,' Small says in the documentary, 'I forgave him.' As for those impulses to harm himself, they wound up paying off for Joel after he checked out of a facility he had checked himself into after the second suicide attempt. 'I got out of the observation ward and I thought to myself, you can utilize all those emotions to channel that stuff into music.' Joel reconnected with Weber about a year after that, wrote about her in the 1973 song 'Piano Man,' and married her from then until 1982. Marriages to Christie Brinkley, Katie Lee and current wife Alexis Roderick would follow. The first part of the documentary covers Joel's childhood and runs through his 1982 motorcycle accident, according to the New York Times. He doesn't meet his 'Uptown Girl,' Brinkley, until Part 2.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel Talks About His Two Suicides Attempts in New Documentary
For the first time, Billy Joel has publicly opened up about two suicide attempts amid intense emotional struggles. In his latest documentary, the iconic musician opens up about the personal challenges he faced following a complicated relationship. He also opened up about how these experiences shaped both his life and career. Warning: The following contains discussions of suicide and mental health struggles. In the recently premiered documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the legendary singer-songwriter has delved into a troubled chapter of his early life, including two suicide attempts. The film, which debuted on June 4, 2025, at the Tribeca Festival in New York, gives an emotional insight into Joel's struggles. During his early 20s, Joel was a member of the band Attila and lived with his bandmate Jon Small, Small's wife Elizabeth Weber, and their child. Over time, Joel developed feelings for Elizabeth and eventually confessed to Small, 'I'm in love with your wife.' This confession shattered both the band and the friendship between Joel and Small. (via PEOPLE) After the breakup, Joel's life spiraled out of control. Homeless and overwhelmed by depression, he found himself sleeping in laundromats and battling suicidal thoughts. He recalls, 'So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.' I was just in a lot of pain and it was sort of like why hang out, tomorrow is going to be just like today is and today sucks. So, I just thought I'd end it all.' His sister Judy Molinari tried to help by giving him sleeping pills, but Joel took too many and fell into a coma that lasted several days. Despite surviving the first attempt, Joel's struggles continued. On a second occasion, he ingested a bottle of lemon Pledge, but Small intervened and took him to the hospital. Joel reflected on this, saying, 'Even though our friendship was blowing up, Jon saved my life.' Following these attempts, Joel checked himself into a mental health facility for observation, a decision that became a turning point in his recovery. He said, 'I got out of the observation ward, and I thought to myself, you can utilize all those emotions to channel that stuff into music.' The documentary is set to air on HBO in July. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Billy Joel Talks About His Two Suicides Attempts in New Documentary appeared first on Mandatory.
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billy Joel attempted suicide twice after affair with best friend's wife
In his new documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the iconic musician recounts a dark chapter of his early life marked by heartbreak, betrayal, and two suicide attempts Music legend Billy Joel has revealed he attempted suicide twice in his early twenties, following a turbulent affair with a friend's wife that left him in a coma. The revelations are featured in the new documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes , where the 76-year-old speaks candidly about the events that drove him to the brink. The affair began while Joel was living with his bandmate Jon Small, Jon's wife Elizabeth Weber, and their child. Joel and Weber grew close, with Elizabeth describing their relationship as a 'slow build.' She would later marry Joel, with the couple together from 1973 to 1982. Joel, who has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer, eventually confessed his feelings to Small. 'I was in love,' he said. The fallout was immediate and painful. 'I felt very, very guilty about it. They had a child. I felt like a homewrecker. I was just in love with a woman and I got punched in the nose which I deserved,' he admitted. 'Jon was very upset. I was very upset.' The confrontation ended their band, Attila , and destroyed the men's friendship. Weber left, and Joel's mental health deteriorated rapidly. 'I had no place to live. I was sleeping in laundromats and I was depressed I think to the point of almost being psychotic,' he said. 'So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.'' Joel's sister, Judy Molinari, who was working as a medical assistant at the time, had given him sleeping pills to help him rest. 'But Billy decided that he was going to take all of them… he was in a coma for days and days and days,' she recalled tearfully. 'I went to go see him in the hospital, and he was laying there white as a sheet. I thought that I'd killed him.' Even after recovering, Joel considered another attempt. He drank a bottle of lemon Pledge and was rushed to the hospital by Small. 'Even though our friendship was blowing up, Jon saved my life,' Joel reflected. Small later forgave him. 'The only practical answer I can give as to why Billy took it so hard was because he loved me that much and that it killed him to hurt me that much,' he said. Following his second suicide attempt, Joel checked himself into a psychiatric observation ward. The experience, he said, reshaped his life. 'I got out… and I thought to myself, you can utilise all those emotions to channel that stuff into music.' Joel would go on to become one of the best-selling artists of all time but his pain would ultimately become the source of his greatest art. His biggest hits include Piano Man, New York State of Mind, and Just The Way You Are. If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@ or visit their site to find your local branch.
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Billy Joel attempted suicide, overdosed and fell into coma after secret affair with friend's wife: Piano Man's early life unleashed in new doc
Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the documentary revolving around the early life and rise of the Piano Man, premiered at the Tribeca Festival's opening night. Joel, who was recently diagnosed with a brain disorder, forcing him to hit pause on events and promotional activities, remained absent from the night. However, in the new HBO documentary, the legendary singer opens up about the darkest chapter of his life, one that no one had heard about until now. Before the fame, before the sold-out concerts, Joel was a guy in his 20s who played in a band called Attila with his best friend, Jon Small. They lived together under one roof until one incident completely changed their lives forever. Also read: What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? Piano Man Billy Joel diagnosed with rare brain disorder In the first half of the documentary, Joel spoke about how he fell in love with Elizabeth, his best friend's wife. Elizabeth herself admitted in the doc that it wasn't instant, but a slow build. At the time, she and Small also had a kid together. But one day, once Jon sensed something was off, Billy told him the truth straight-up: 'I'm in love with your wife.' Joel admitted, 'I felt very, very guilty about it. They had a child. I felt like a homewrecker.' He further added, 'I was just in love with a woman, and I got punched in the nose, which I deserved. Jon was very upset. I was very upset.' The incident left a mark on Joel's life. He started drinking, was booted from the house, had nowhere to go, and kept spending nights in a laundromat. 'So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.' I was just in a lot of pain, and it was sort of like—why hang out? Tomorrow is going to be just like today, and today sucks. So, I just thought I'd end it all,' he said. Also read: Singer Billy Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis Joel's sister, Judy Molinari, was a medical assistant at the time and often used to send him sleeping pills to help him deal with sleepless nights. But the musician revealed he tried taking them all at once and fell into a coma for several days. Judy said she thought she had killed her brother. 'I went to go see him in the hospital, and he was laying there white as a sheet. I thought that I'd killed him.' When Billy finally woke up, he realised he had been selfish, and then decided to try again. This time, he drank a bottle of lemon-scented Pledge. However, Small—the same friend he had betrayed—was the one who rushed him to the hospital. Looking back, Jon said the only reason Billy might have taken it so hard was because he loved him that much. 'Eventually, I forgave him.' Once Joel got out, he decided to pour all that pain and guilt into his music. That led to his first solo album Cold Spring Harbor. For the unversed, Billy Joel and Elizabeth's story didn't end there. They ended up marrying in 1973 and were together until 1982. Elizabeth also took the role of his manager and took the credit for making Just the Way You Are a hit when record execs didn't believe in it. But the fame, stress, and Billy's substance use caught up with them, and she later chose to walk away. The documentary also shed light on how, in his early days, Joel played under a fake name (Bill Martin) in LA bars because of a bad record deal. According to the New York Times, Joel's time at the Executive Room inspired Piano Man, while Elizabeth helped him as the waitress, 'practising politics.' Joel also turned down a deal with Beatles producer George Martin because Martin didn't want to use his band. He later worked with Phil Ramone and rolled out The Stranger, one of his biggest studio albums of all time.
