ipNX webinar educates businesses and professionals on safe AI use, highlighting opportunities and cyber risks in digital environments

In commemoration of Safer Internet Day 2026, ipNX Retail Division hosted an interactive webinar aimed at equipping Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) owners, remote workers, young adults, IT professionals, and senior citizens with insights on the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

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The webinar, themed ‘Smart Tech, Safe Choices Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI’, featured industry experts including Dr. Samuel Mbonu and Najite Ikutegbe, Divisional CEO of ipNX Managed Network Services.

The session was moderated by Head of Retail Sales at ipNX, Akintunde Taiwo.

Participants were educated on how AI can transform digital experiences, enhance productivity, accelerate career growth, and support business innovation, while maintaining the security of personal and organisational data.

Speaking on emerging risks, Dr. Mbonu highlighted the growing sophistication of AI-enabled cyber threats such as identity theft, deepfakes, and data manipulation.

“Identity theft, deepfakes, and data manipulation are rising rapidly. These threats have surged by over 900 per cent in the last two years because bad actors are now leveraging AI to launch attacks. More than 60 per cent of organisations have reported encountering AI-assisted cyberattacks,” Mbonu said.

He stressed the importance of adopting protective measures and being intentional about information sharing to safeguard digital identities.

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The webinar underscored the need for businesses and individuals to approach AI adoption with both enthusiasm and caution, ensuring technology is leveraged responsibly to drive growth while mitigating cyber risks.