Well, that is awkward – MIT Sloan forced to withdraw “absolutely ridiculous” paper claiming AI played “significant role” in most ransomware attacks

MIT Sloan retracts paper linking most ransomware to AI after global experts condemn exaggerated claims and lack of credible evidence.

Nov 5, 2025 0

Well, that is awkward – MIT Sloan forced to withdraw “absolutely ridiculous” paper claiming AI played “significant role” in most ransomware attacks

MIT Sloan retracts paper linking most ransomware to AI after global experts condemn exaggerated claims and lack of credible evidence.

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