Students build a real AI scam and phishing detector, gaining a critical understanding of both AI's capabilities and its inherent limitations in cyber defense.
The AI Cyber-Defense Lab by Research Ignited is a hands-on virtual program for high school students interested in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Students will actively build AI-powered scam and phishing detectors, gaining practical experience in defensive AI filters and core cybersecurity principles. The curriculum emphasizes not only how to construct AI systems but also understanding their limitations and potential failure points, fostering a mature and critical perspective on AI applications in security. This project-based lab culminates in a working AI application or system, providing students with a tangible artifact for college applications and future endeavors. The program aims to equip students with valuable 21st-century skills in a rapidly evolving field.
A typical day involves live, instructor-led sessions with expert AI instructors, focusing on interactive lectures, coding walkthroughs, and hands-on projects where students complete partially written code and develop custom solutions.
This program is best for high school students with basic AI-agent knowledge who are passionate about applying AI to real-world cybersecurity challenges and want to build a project for college applications.
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