Building Secure AI Futures

Socio-economy & New Tech

David Rios

Former AXA Chair in Adversarial Risk Analysis at the Spanish National Research Council.

AI is deeply embedded in everything we do, from leisure at home to productivity at work and care in hospitals. And one thing is certain: it has potential for disruptive impact. We enjoy its benefits, often without realizing it, but how do we ensure it’s for the better, not the worse?

Join Professor David Rios for a master class exploring how AI can drive societal progress, if we learn to navigate these new waters for the benefit of all.

What you will learn

Why AI risks are different form of cyber threat
What are the potential threats of AI on our society
How we can adapt and act to ensure a better & safer use of AI

The masterclass in 3 main chapters

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The masterclass in 3 main chapters

Chapter 1

The hidden risks of AI

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AI was first conceived in the 1950s, but it is only in recent years that its true potential has emerged, and it is now shaping our world. Beyond generative AI, it leverages machine learning, statistics, and logic to generate content, predictions, and decisions that interact with their environment, all guided by human-defined objectives.

But remember, for every opportunity AI can offer, there can also be a risk.

Chapter 2

How AI is threatening politics, economy and society

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In 2024 and 2025, the World Economic Forum ranked adverse outcomes of AI technologies, including misinformation and disinformation, among the worst global threats in the short and medium term.

Beyond all those risks, we must also acknowledge AI’s significant impact on both the economy and healthcare—transforming industries, reshaping jobs, and influencing the way care is delivered.

Chapter 3

The road to safer AI

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AI offers immense opportunities, but its risks are just as significant. Evolving and unpredictable, they can become harmful if not properly managed. From manipulation to misuse and even weaponization, AI has shown its potential dangers. But should we fear it or can we act—at individual, organizational, and governmental levels—to ensure AI remains safe and secure?

From the EU AI Act to global research initiatives and industry-led safeguards, multiple efforts are already underway to build a framework for trustworthy and responsible AI.