As is the case with any industry, more technology means more sensitive data stored in online environments, making safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining privacy more of a priority than ever. As students and teachers increasingly rely on education-specific devices and applications, those users and organizations become more of a target for hackers.
Make no mistake: AI represents the possibility of a security threat that is powerful, broad-reaching and hard to stop. As AI advances, the possibility it could be misused or lead to consequences not intended by its creators or users also grows.
Generative AI can create efficiencies that will increase productivity, improve internal operations and enhance creativity. Yet, the evolution of large language models and the use of generative AI can open doors for fraudsters.