🧠The AI Collective Durham, NC | AI & Vulnerability: Staying Safe in a Rapidly Changing World
​As AI tools become more common in our everyday lives, they also introduce new risks, from scams and deepfakes to misuse of personal data and ethical blind spots many people don’t realize they’re exposed to.
​This community conversation will focus on the real-world vulnerabilities AI creates and how we can respond thoughtfully and responsibly. We’ll explore practical ways to protect our data, recognize common risks, and help our friends, families, and communities become more informed as AI becomes increasingly normalized.
​What We’ll Cover
​Common AI-enabled scams and manipulation tactics
​How personal data is used in AI systems
​Ethical considerations and who is most at risk
​Practical steps individuals can take to protect themselves
​How to talk about AI risks with friends, family, and colleagues
​Who Should Attend
​Individuals who have expertise or ideas to share
​Anyone curious or concerned about how AI is showing up in daily life
​Community members, parents, educators, and professionals
​The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 100,000+ pioneers – founders, researchers, operators, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events, workshops, and community-led research, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust, openness, and human flourishing.
​All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct.