What We Cover:- How AI-powered attacks differ from traditional cyber threats- The rise of deepfakes and AI-generated phishing attempts- Why machine learning is essential for modern threat detection- Attacks on AI systems themselves—poisoning training data and adversarial inputs- The quantum computing threat to current encryption methods- Why human creativity remains our secret weapon in cybersecurity- How TESU is preparing the next generation of cyber defenders- The critical importance of mentorship in the field- Mental health resources for students in high-pressure tech programs