School of Professional Studies

Trust and risk: Psybersecurity in the AI era

Document Type

Book Chapter

Abstract

In an era of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), securing not only digital systems but also human psychological well-being has become paramount. This chapter explores the emerging field of ``psybersecurity'', which involves safeguarding mental health in the digital age, protecting individuals from the psychiatric consequences of technology use, and exploring the human psychological attack surface within the realm of human security. In this context, the authors focus on the interplay of trust and risk in AI. The paper examines the implications of both over- and under-trust in AI products, and explore the risks of misuse, disuse, and abuse that result from misplaced trust. This examination goes beyond the technical to include the psychological well-being of people affected by AI. The discussion outlines strategies for fostering balanced trust in AI systems that prioritize mental health and well-being. Finally, this research underscores the critical importance of psybersecurity in the AI era, highlighting the need to protect not only digital assets, but also the mental health of individuals in our increasingly technology-driven world.

Publication Title

Psybersecurity: Human Factors of Cyber Defence

Publication Date

9-9-2024

First Page

41704

Last Page

130

ISSN

2169-3536

ISBN

9781032664859

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032664859-6

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, AI, psybersecurity, trust, risk management

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School of Professional Studies

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