When Simple Hacks Threaten AI Systems—And AI Threatens Our Minds

AI's biggest risks may not be sophisticated attacks or superhuman intelligence, but the simple exploits and cognitive impacts already unfolding. Recent security breaches show that basic social engineering against AI systems can steal accounts at scale, while cognitive scientists warn that delegating thinking to AI is weakening our brains. As companies rush to deploy AI, these immediate, human-centric threats demand urgent attention.