Tech Life - Myth or mythos: Is the AI cyber threat real?
Download Myth or mythos: Is the AI cyber threat real?
From fears that a powerful new AI could supercharge hacking, to the ransomware gangs holding our data hostage, we talk to a former FBI expert about the latest cyber threats.
Also in Tech Life this week: we hear from a listener who is using dermatology tech to educate schoolchildren on the importance of staying safe in the sun.
Presenter: Chris Vallance
Producer: Tom Quinn
(Photo: Numerous computer screens are displaying green-coloured code and a finger pointing at a smartphone screen. Credit: Getty Images)
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2026.
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