AI and cognitive hacking: The new frontier in disinformation warfare

Tuesday
 
26
 
November
10:45 am
 - 
11:25 am

Speakers

Wing Tang

Wing Tang

Senior Security Engineer
Flybuys
Paul Dabrowa

Paul Dabrowa

Md
Paul Dabrowa

Synopsis

In the era of digital information, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive hacking presents a formidable challenge to cybersecurity. This presentation, "AI and Cognitive Hacking: The New Frontier in Disinformation Warfare," explores the emerging threat landscape shaped by the manipulation of human cognition through AI-driven disinformation campaigns.

Drawing insights from the article "Cognitive Hacking as the New Disinformation Frontier," the talk examines the risk posed by platforms like TikTok, which have the potential to serve as tools for shaping narratives and propagating state-sponsored propaganda. With over 800 million users worldwide, TikTok's influence, particularly among adolescents and young adults, makes it a potent battleground for disinformation warfare.

Acknowledgement of Country

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Acknowledgement of Country