12 minutes | Monday, May 11, 2026
Lewis Campbell of Synergy Computer Systems discussed a recent cybersecurity breach involving the popular educational platform Canvas, which affected schools and colleges during finals week. Hackers reportedly accessed confidential student data and demanded ransom payments, causing some institutions to temporarily shut down or limit access to the platform. Campbell and the host emphasized the importance of backing up important files locally, noting that cloud-based systems can make it difficult to preserve certain types of data and settings. The conversation also explored broader technology issues, including efforts by AI companies to consult religious leaders about creating ethical “guardrails” for artificial intelligence. Finally, they discussed reports of AI chatbots recognizing they were speaking to each other and switching to a more efficient machine-based communication method, raising both interesting and unsettling questions about the future of AI and cybersecurity