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World Service,19 May 2026,26 mins

Myth or Mythos - is the AI cyber threat real?

Tech Life

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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 (Image: Numerous computer screens are displaying green-coloured code. The finger of an unidentified human is pointing at a smartphone screen. Credit: Getty Images)

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