Issue 04. The Future(s) Times: Global Security in the Age of AI
Week Four = Year 2027-2028
It’s Week Four in the game. The Scenario Year is 2027-2028.
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⭐ Breaking News
A massive cyber attack has occurred worldwide, orchestrated by highly advanced AI bots that have infiltrated email systems. Politicians are engaged in heated debates on the best course of action, while an AI antivirus software called ShieldGPT offers a potential solution with its advanced capabilities to detect and mitigate malicious code in real-time.
💫 Developing News
AI Art Innovations, a leading company in the field of AI-generated art, faces protests outside their Los Angeles headquarters, as demonstrators voice concerns about the homogenization of art and devaluation of traditional artistic skills due to rampant AI-generated art.
Parents of students at Einstein-Gauss Gymnasium express apprehension about the use of AI and data-driven technologies in education, citing concerns about privacy, well-being, future opportunities, and social-emotional development. They urge for a holistic approach that prioritizes students' unique abilities and involvement of parents and students in decision-making.
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📢 Community Discussions
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Please note: All speculative scenarios were written using research-based sources. Articles and supporting visual materials were created with the help of AI tools.