Cal State San Bernardino spotlights “AI Fools Week,” March 31-April 4, a national campaign raising awareness about AI-driven cyber threats, while unveiling a new commercial showcasing the impact of its Center for Cyber and AI. The initiative highlights CSUSB’s leadership in preparing students and communities to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.
CSUSB students earned top placements at the NCAE Cyber Games Southwest Regional Competition while building hands-on skills in teamwork, problem-solving and system defense. Competing side by side, they applied classroom knowledge in a fast-paced environment that mirrors real cybersecurity careers.
CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration hosted “The AI Debate: ChatGPT vs. Dr. Vincent Nestler” on Nov. 3, where Nestler cautioned students about AI’s human-driven biases, job impacts and misinformation, while ChatGPT argued AI can be a powerful tool if guided ethically.
Attendees engaged in keynote sessions, a panel discussion and research presentations that explored how technology continues to shape organizations and education globally.
The event, which drew a crowd of more than 200, highlighted how AI is reshaping career opportunities for women and underscored the urgent need for women to help design and govern the future of technology.
The debate will take place on Monday, Nov. 3, at noon in the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theater. The event, presented by the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, will explore the future of human and artificial intelligence in a head-to-head discussion.
Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Thomas Chapman (cybersecurity), David Yaghoubian (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were included in recent news coverage.
The inaugural CyberPatriot Cyber Camp, which took place at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, was an interactive five-day event aimed at empowering local high school students with vital cybersecurity skills and igniting a passion for STEM careers.