Dr. Sergio Sanchez, CIO and CSO at Coleman Health Services, returns to The Cyber Business Podcast for his second appearance to explore the growing relationship between artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and human ethics. As a returning guest and the host of Behind the Digital Curtain, Sergio combines deep technical knowledge with a thoughtful look at how technology reflects human values. He describes AI as a tool still in its infancy, capable of shaping society for good or harm depending on how it is taught and guided. With extensive experience supporting healthcare and nonprofit organizations, Sergio focuses on the need for ethical oversight, user education, and forward-thinking leadership as AI becomes a defining force in global cybersecurity.
How AI development reflects humanity's moral choices and direction
Why responsible teaching and regulation must evolve alongside technology
The dangers of unfiltered AI models being used for cyberattacks
Why empathy and human communication are vital in an AI-driven world
How automation is changing jobs and educational priorities
The growing need for awareness and ethical responsibility in cybersecurity
Why adaptability is essential in every modern IT role
Dr. Sergio Sanchez returns to The Cyber Business Podcast for an in-depth discussion about AI, ethics, and the human impact of rapid technological change. He opens with a vivid comparison between AI and Superman, explaining that artificial intelligence, like the young superhero, depends entirely on how it is raised. If it is guided with moral intent, it can improve lives. If it is misused, it can quickly become destructive.
Sergio warns that AI's growth has reached an exponential stage, developing faster than governments can regulate it. He describes how cybercriminals are already using AI tools to automate scams and phishing campaigns, making attacks more sophisticated and harder to detect. His insights point to the urgent need for lawmakers, technologists, and educators to collaborate on setting clear boundaries before the technology grows beyond human control.
Throughout the conversation, Sergio draws parallels between the Industrial Revolution and today's AI revolution. He believes that just as machines transformed manual labor in the past, AI will reshape mental and creative work today. Some roles will disappear, but new ones will emerge for those willing to adapt. His analogy of early humans discovering fire captures this perfectly: those who feared progress were left behind, while those who learned to control it advanced society.
The episode concludes with a reflection on generational change. Sergio highlights how younger generations are learning to balance digital life with real-world connection, focusing on creativity, wellness, and human relationships. He finds hope in their approach, seeing it as proof that humanity can evolve alongside technology rather than be consumed by it.
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