A series graphic for a limited radio series from WVPB titled, What Is AI? The graphic featured computer circuits and a computer chip that says AI in the center. The WVPB logo in black is also seen in a corner of the graphic. Behind the text is a blue and green color.

What Is AI?

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is everywhere, becoming more and more commonplace and growing exponentially. But most of us don’t know what it really is, how to use it or even understand it. We take a look under the hood in this limited radio series from West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

In three parts, we’ll explore the expansion of AI in our society, look at ways to get the best use out of AI, and we’ll stop by a cybersecurity lab where students learn how to counteract attacks from hackers. We will also take a closer look at the AI/data center connection.

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Eric Douglas,Sep. 28, 2026

Professor: ‘Is AI Going To Kill Us?’

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic right now. It seems everyone is using it – even if they sometimes don’t realize they are. Professor Ali Al-Sinayyid, an assistant professor and director of the West Virginia State University Cybersecurity Innovation Center answers the question “What is it?”