Teens & Tech: The Growth of GenAI and Cybersecurity Risks //
GenZ and GenAI:
What to Know
How to identify the many forms of generative AI, know the potential risks involved, and keep yourself safe!
Cybersecurity used to focus mostly on protecting big networks and stopping hackers from stealing data. But now, people are more focused on social cybersecurity—how tech interacts with people every day. A lot of these interactions are great, like helping with school, staying in touch, or working together. But there are also risks, especially for teens. Generative AI makes it easier for bad actors to trick or manipulate people online. That’s why it’s important to know when AI is being used in a harmful way and how to protect yourself, so you can keep using technology in safe and positive ways.
What applications are the most popular?
GenAI models can do a lot more than just answer questions now. They’re being used for things like audio, visuals, and even creating fake data.
While these tools are super fun to experiment with, they also need to be used carefully and with some knowledge to avoid risks.
LANGUAGE
Interpret, analyze, and even produce human-like text.
Used for essay generation, code development, and translation.
VISUAL
Generate images, videos, or visual content. This requires both an input and an output.
Input: enables machines to "see," analyze, and make decisions based on visual inputs. Applications include facial recognition, visual search, and object detection.
Output: create or modify visual content. Applications include 3D images, avatars, videos, and graphics.
SYNTHETIC DATA
Mimics real-world data.
Used for predictive text, social media analysis, and autonomous vehicles.
AUDIO
Create, process, and enhance audio content.
Used for many different applications, such as music, audio restoration, speeches, and voice imitation.
