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
Repository Citation
Yu, Shasha; Carroll, Fiona; and Bentley, Barry L., "Trust and risk: Psybersecurity in the AI era" (2024). School of Professional Studies. 3.
https://commons.clarku.edu/sops_fac/3
Cross Post Location
School of Professional Studies