Hack-o-Lanterns & Passkey Potions

When AI meets cyber creeps, how do we stay safe?In this Halloween-themed episode of aiGED, Ginny Deerin (and her digital sidekick Bitsy) explore the shadowy world of cybersecurity in the age of AI. From hacked fuel pipelines to deepfake ransom calls, Ginny unpacks how the “bad actors” are using AI — and how the good folks are fighting back.We’ll dig into:The rise of AI-powered ransomwareWhy hospitals are especially vulnerableWhat on earth “pre-positioning” means (and why it’s spooky)How Passkeys may save us all — and how to start using themThis isn’t a tech panic party — it’s a practical look at how to protect yourself, with a few chuckles and Bitsy’s hot takes along the way.🎃 No costume required — just curiosity.SHOW NOTESAI NewsOct. 20 NYT article by Rachel Levin: Wine, Cheese and ChatGPT: Ladies’ Night in San FranciscoOct. 21 NYT article by Karen Weise: Amazon Plans to Replace More Than Half a Million Jobs With Robots CALL TO ACTIONReview, Rate and Share the aiGED podcast! Thank you!aiGED: AI for the 65+ crowd