Myth or mythos: Is the AI cyber threat real?

About this episode

The episode discusses the reality of AI as a cyber threat and features insights from a former FBI expert.

From fears that a powerful new AI could supercharge hacking, to the ransomware gangs holding our data hostage, we talk to a former FBI expert about the latest cyber threats. Also in Tech Life this week: we hear from a listener who is using dermatology tech to educate schoolchildren on the importance of staying safe in the sun. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: Numerous computer screens are displaying green-coloured code and a finger pointing at a smartphone screen. Credit: Getty Images)

People in this episode

Host: Chris Vallance

Topics covered

• AI cyber threat
• hacking
• ransomware
• cybersecurity
• dermatology tech
• education

Keywords

• AI
• cyber threat
• hacking
• ransomware
• cybersecurity
• dermatology
• education
• sun safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI, Tech Life, Getty Images

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