Artificial Intelligence: What it is and how it relates to our work at Yale University

06/13/23 • 19 min

Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is embedded in numerous systems and devices we use every day. And it's so seamless that we may not be aware of the many ways we use it.
But does it help us or hinder us? What are the pros and cons? Should we be concerned about our online safety and the proliferation of AI tools?
Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore AI in both our personal lives and its uses at Yale University.
In today's episode you'll learn:
▶️ How AI helps us individually, within organizations, and in society
▶️ The downside of AI - what you should know
▶️ What ChatGPT is and whether it's a help or a hindrance (or both)
▶️ How cybercriminals are leveraging AI for their personal gain
▶️ How Yale University is leveraging AI to address medical issues
And lots of other information to build your understanding of Artificial Intelligence.
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Mentioned in this episode:

New York Times article: Here's What Happens When Your Lawyer Users ChatGPT

Calls to Action:

Here are three simple actions you can take:

Read the Forbes article ChatGPT: Everything You Really Need to Know (In Simple Terms)
Listen to the Bee Cyber Fit episode Take a Deep Dive into Deepfakes - What Are They and Why Should You Care?
Read the Yale Medicine article Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Getting Smarter One Patient at a Time

We want to hear from you! Have questions about cybersecurity? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback about the podcast? Share your comments using this survey.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
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New York Times article: Here's What Happens When Your Lawyer Users ChatGPT

Calls to Action:

Here are three simple actions you can take:

Read the Forbes article ChatGPT: Everything You Really Need to Know (In Simple Terms)
Listen to the Bee Cyber Fit episode Take a Deep Dive into Deepfakes - What Are They and Why Should You Care?
Read the Yale Medicine article Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Getting Smarter One Patient at a Time

We want to hear from you! Have questions about cybersecurity? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback about the podcast? Share your comments using this survey.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive Bee Cyber Fit podcast alerts.

Previous Episode

5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure During Summer Travel Season

Got summer travel plans?
We can never be too careful when it comes to booking and embarking on a trip.
A report by McAfee estimates that 30% of adults have been a victim (or know someone who has) when trying to save money booking travel plans.
Cybercriminals won't think twice about stealing our money, identity or devices for their personal gain.
That's why it's up to us to be proactive and keep safety in mind as we travel.
In today's episode you'll learn:
▶️ Why we have to be cognizant of our surroundings when traveling
▶️ How our approach to social media (and what we share) can impact our security
▶️ Why you should never connect to public or unknown networks
▶️ 5 tips to keep your data secure when you travel
▶️ Our buzzword of the day - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
And lots of other insights and stories to inspire secure travel this summer.
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Mentioned in this episode:

5 Strategies to Protect Your Data if Your Mobile Device is Lost or Stolen

Calls to Action:
Ready to build your cyber muscles, outsmart cybercriminals and keep things secure while you travel?
Here are three simple actions you can take:

Visit our Travel Securely webpage.
Learn how to protect your data should it be lost or stolen.
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Next Episode

Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Understanding Internet Cookies

Do you know that it's the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
It's the perfect time to kick off Season 3 of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast.
Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can "Bee a Yale Cyber Hero" in October.
Here's a sampling of what you'll hear:

▶️ The history behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it's evolved from a national event into an international movement.

▶️ How Yale University is celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and amplifying key messages about online safety.

▶️ An overview of our weekly themes

Save the day by reporting suspicious activity
Defend Yale's resources by knowing your risk
Defeat online thieves with robust passwords
Combat cybercrime by protecting your email

▶️ How you can Bee a Yale Cyber Hero and up your cyber know-how.

▶️ Our Buzzword of the Day - Cookies
And lots of information to help you keep Yale data and systems safe!
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Calls to Action:
Ready to join us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and "Bee a Yale Cyber Hero?"
Here are three simple actions you can take to learn more.

Visit our Cybersecurity Awareness Month webpage for our weekly themes, puzzles, events, and posters.
Register for one or more events and build your cyber powers with your fellow Yalies!
Share this episode with a fellow student or colleague interested in building their cyber skills.

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Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
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