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This Valentine’s Day – are you ready for AI love?
Spielberg, your dreams may have come true
Valentine's Day: a celebration of cherubs, chocolates and human contact. Until COVID-19 hit. As the global pandemic continues to rip up the dating rulebook, and with loneliness at an all-time high, is now the right time to consider if we can start to love machines?
Robot relationships become a real possibility this Valentine's
Tinder. Bumble. Grindr. The notion of digitized matchmaking is nothing new, but normally a love match is followed by dating in real life. However, with COVID-19 bringing feelings of isolation, detachment and loneliness, even digital dates don't satisfy our need for human interaction. The answer? AI-powered sex companions and robot relationships.
Back in 2018, Forbes described sex robots as "the most disruptive technology we didn't see coming," predicting robots will become familiar companions in the future. As people attempt to replace Netflix with new interactions, we may be on the cusp of a surge in AI, robot and virtual relationships.
The year of love and loneliness
Found in Kaspersky's Love and Loneliness campaign, 84 percent of people across Europe admitted they are lonelier during the pandemic than before. This detachment from human contact meant that nearly two in three 18 to 34-year-olds used technologies like video-calling, online dating and chatbots to fight feelings of loneliness. A clear sign that we're now more likely to seek companionship using tech in times of need.
Be still, my mechanical heart
A year has passed since COVID-19 entered most of our lives. During this time, we;ve become more confident and creative with the tech we use. And as feelings of loneliness intensify, it's fair to say that the idea of artificial comfort, company or closeness is no longer as bizarre as it may have seemed before the pandemic.
We're heading towards another Valentine's Day, and for those already feeling detached, technology could provide a (literal) release. Using AI and robots to enhance sex and relationships won't be for everyone, but for those who do explore this novel territory, it's a meaningful option. Just as using dating apps or going on a Zoom date was considered bizarre just a few years ago, this tech could be the future of love.
We need to keep this new tech secure. The past year has called for heightened education around email scams and other escalating cybercrime threats. It's knowledge that keeps people safe. And knowledge can only be shared if we're open to discussing these new technologies without stigma.
Can we learn to love robots? Watch more stories about AI, robots and love in the Imagine Beyond episode: Build Me Somebody To Love.
Want a career in cyber? Meet the women owning it
These are cybersecurity's trailblazing women to follow
This International Women's Day, we celebrate the makers, creators and doers working to close tech's gender gap. Sure, the industry has a long way to go, but these women's success shows we're making progress. Essential reading if you're looking at a career in the industry.
International Women’s Day – your inspiration for a career in cybersecurity
<p>Are you thinking about a career in cybersecurity but put off by the lack of women in the industry? There's good news: the tides are changing. What was a male-dominated industry is transforming – slowly but surely. We're celebrating the women who've made it. </p>The numbers behind tech’s shrinking gender gap
<p>Diversity benefits our teams, yet encouraging more women to join is a constant challenge in the tech industry. Now is the time for change. Kaspersky's <a href="https://media.kasperskydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2021/02/15054851/Kaspersky-Women-in-tech-Report_UPD_Regional-Stories.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Women in Tech</a> report found 57 percent agree there are now more women in IT and tech roles than two years ago. Plus, one in two believe that remote working has improved gender equality. This might seem like slow progress, but it's a positive sign for championing women in cybersecurity. And these trailblazers are leading the way.</p>Theresa Payton: The first female to serve as White House Chief Information Officer (CIO)
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5a498ac3c5f4d864bd5927b6d773d23d"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bpXxnUpGW0?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Theresa: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/TrackerPayton" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>@TrackerPayton</em></a></p><em><br></em>How many people can say that? Formerly of the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">White House</a>, Theresa is CEO of <a href="https://www.fortalicesolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fortalice</a> – a cybersecurity firm specializing in protecting small-to-medium-sized businesses and a team member on the <a href="https://www.cbs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CBS</a> reality TV show Hunted. Here's her view on what it's like being a woman working in cybersecurity.Katie Moussouris: The pink-haired, white-hat hacker
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="299f31dcc1c629bdf4a727d08970e580"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGFRhS9_BQM?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Katie: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/k8em0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>@k8em0</em></a></p><br>Katie's been programming computers since she was eight. Since then, she's helped <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Microsoft</a> develop its <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/bounty" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bug Bounty</a> program, developed <a href="https://www.hackerone.com/hack-the-pentagon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hack the Pentagon</a> for the US <a href="https://www.defense.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Department of Defence</a> and founded a cybersecurity agency, <a href="https://www.lutasecurity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Luta Security</a>. So what's the secret behind her success?Eva Galperin: The Outrage Fairy defending digital privacy
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="907b08830d539ad1c4f74bba1ec50839"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_xqEldPA_xA?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Eva: @</em><a href="https://twitter.com/evacide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>evacide</em><em><br><br></em></a></p>Eva set up the <a href="https://www.eff.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Electronic Frontier Foundation</a>, a collection of technologists and activists to defend free speech online and fight illegal surveillance. Now she's a leading voice in the fight against <a href="https://www.tomorrowunlocked.com/stalkerware-fuels-gender-based-violence" target="_self">stalkerware</a>. Meet Eva in Tomorrow Unlocked series Defenders of Digital.Dr. Magda Chelley: The award-winning cyber entrepreneur
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="343280698e541b06451b7fb5ca0cbd33"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oBpRVBuT9ao?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Magda: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/m49D4ch3lly" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>@m49D4ch3lly</em></a></p><br>Magda is a top international cybersecurity influencer. Global leader of the year at the <a href="https://www.information-age.com/women-awards-2017-winners-revealed-123464155/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Women in IT Awards 2017</a>, Founder of <a href="http://www.woman-in-cyber.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Woman in Cyber</a> group, and works with numerous non-profit focus groups. If that wasn't enough, she leads her own company, <a href="https://responsible-cyber.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Responsible Cyber</a>. But what makes her tick?Shira Rubinoff: Not-your-average cybersecurity influencer
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c28b663a64bded76681584e6ed13e15b"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3PwiUyPtLEM?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Shira: @</em><a href="https://twitter.com/Shirastweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shirastweet</em><br><br></a></p><p>Cybersecurity expert, influencer and font of cyber knowledge – Shira Rubinoff is President of <a href="https://www.securemysocial.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SecureMySocial</a>. Here she breaks down the importance of cybersecurity training.<br></p>Tyler Cohen Wood: 20 years’ fighting cyberthreats for the US government
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8b4259c41610a3951464e720e74b9494"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hZTfWlo25Xo?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Tyler: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/TylerCohenWood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>@TylerCohenWood</em></a></p><br>Tyler is a globally-recognized cyber-authority. She's spent time developing cybersecurity initiatives for the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">White House</a>, <a href="https://www.defense.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Department of Defence</a> and the <a href="https://www.dia.mil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Defense Intelligence Agency</a> (as their Cyber Deputy Chief.) Here she talks about the cyber-apocalypse.Jane Frankland: Cyber entrepreneur and best-selling author
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c57adef455b4f1ceb79fcfaed84ce8a7"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dYmdnhQQuEo?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Jane: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/JaneFrankland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>@JaneFrankland</em><br><br></a></p>Security entrepreneur and author of In Security: Why a Failure to Attract and Retain Women in Cybersecurity is Making Us All Less Safe – <a href="https://jane-frankland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jane Frankland</a> is empowering more women to become cybersecurity leaders in company boardrooms worldwide. Here she talks about Industry 4.0.Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE: Training girls for jobs in cyber
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="14119fdcc71ba30663baef14701c9d05"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWVU3rP24sI?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Follow Anne-Marie: </em><a href="https://twitter.com/aimafidon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>@aimafidon</em></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/aimafidon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br></a>Tech speaker and author, Anne-Marie, CEO of training organization <a href="https://stemettes.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stemettes</a>, is leading the wave by encouraging girls and young women to pursue cyber careers. Read <a href="https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/secure-futures-magazine/stemettes-stem-training/20855/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an interview with Anne-Marie</a> in Secure Futures by Kaspersky magazine.</p>- Discussing The Queen's Gambit, chess and security | Kaspersky ... ›
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