The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security for Social Networks and Internet of Transportation

Abstract

Social media systems have been the vehicle for spreading false rumors that could be damaging to the individuals and cause great harm. In addition, the social media systems as well as the analysis techniques could be compromised due to cyber-attacks and as a result the information posted could be compromised. Another type of network that AI and Cyber Security are being applied is the Internet of Transportation. With the advent of the web, it is now possible to collect, store, manage, and analyze vast amounts of sensor data emanating from numerous devices and sensors including from various transportation systems. Such systems collectively are known as the Internet of Transportation Systems. However, security and privacy for the Internet of Transportation and the infrastructures that support it is a challenge. Due to the large volumes of heterogeneous data being collected from numerous devices, the traditional cyber security techniques such as encryption are not efficient to secure the Internet of Transportation. Some Physics-based solutions being developed are showing promise. This keynote presentation will be divided into two parts. The first part explores the use of the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for social media as well as examines how social media systems could be protected from cyber-attacks. In addition, the privacy violations that could occur are also addressed. The presentation will also explore some of the emerging challenges we are faced with due to the fake news being posted and the novel cyber-attacks on social media systems. The second part of the presentation examines the developments on securing the Internet of Transportation and its supporting infrastructures as well as the privacy implications. Finally, it describes ways in which AI and Security could be incorporated into the Internet of Transportation and Infrastructures.