SUNY Research in the News

Governor Hochul announced that Empire State Development is seeking regional anchors to support the commercialization of research in quantum computing, sensing, and secure communications. The initiative builds on investment in the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at SUNY's Stony Brook University. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants in these areas; ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures; and offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more: Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs.

The National Science Foundation Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York launched the Energy Storage Engine Scholars Initiative. SUNY's Binghamton University and University at Buffalo will lead two of the four regional coalitions, "...creating a connected talent pipeline from K–12 through university training into industry placement." The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at both schools and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: NSF Energy Storage Engine Launches Scholars Initiative To Grow Next-Generation Battery Talent Pipeline.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the Upstate University Hospital at SUNY Upstate Medical University as a high-performing hospital in six adult procedures and conditions. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research at Upstate and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Upstate University Hospital Recognized As High Performing In Various Procedures And Conditions.

Associate Professor Thomas A. Hegna from SUNY Fredonia, working with colleagues from West Virginia University and Centre College, published in Geology about their findings on horseshoe crabs. The Research Foundation for SUNY looks forward to supporting his future sponsored research. Read more: Are Horseshoe Crabs Truly “Living Fossils”?

Jeremy Varghese, a PhD student at SUNY's University at Albany and researcher in the Immersion Lab, was named a SIGGRAPH 2026 Student Research Competition winner for his work at the intersection of spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and adaptive healthcare. His advisors include Thenkurussi Kesavadas, the Vice President for Research and Research Foundation for SUNY Operations Manager at the University of Albany, and Aishwari Talhan, a Senior Research Scientist at the Research Foundation for SUNY at Albany. Read more: From Research to Recognition: Meet the SIGGRAPH 2026 Student Research Competition Winners.

The American School Counselor Association selected Assistant Professor Jacoby Loury from SUNY's University at Buffalo for the 2026-2028 cohort of its Professional School Counseling Journal Emerging Scholars Program. Dr. Loury was the principal investigator on one completed sponsored project managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: GSE Faculty Member Jacoby Loury Selected for Emerging Scholar Program.

Doctor of Pharmacy student Ariel Yosha and Clinical Assistant Professor Taylor Clark at SUNY's Binghamton University are conducting a study on the availability of emergency contraception. The Research Foundation for SUNY looks forward to supporting their future sponsored research. Read more: PharmD Student Explores Access to Emergency Contraception on College Campuses.

Associate Professor Alessandro Sebastiani, the Director of the IMPERO Project at SUNY's University at Buffalo, led two recent archeological expeditions exploring ancient civilizations. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research at the University at Buffalo and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: UB Excavations in Ancient Italy Reveal Economic and Medieval History.

VeDA named Clinical Associate Professor Jake McPherson from SUNY's University at Buffalo as the Chair of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group within the Academy of Neuroligic Physical Therapy. Dr. McPherson is a collaborator on one ongoing sponsored project managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Jake McPherson Named Chair of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group.

Read more about the new world-class SUNY discoveries that are available for licensing. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities.

• This technology creates personalized travel routes that minimize exposure to heat or cold by combining real-time environmental data, user biometrics, and AI, and helps people safely navigate extreme weather conditions through interactive maps and health-focused recommendations.

The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized named Clinical Assistant Professor Sarah L. Marshall from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University as a Top Author. P.O.W.E.R. Magazine will include a two-page feature of her in the fall issue. Read more: Dr. Sarah L. Marshall Named a Top Author by P.O.W.E.R.

The designation of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary is expected to draw research dollars to SUNY Oswego, which is uniquely positioned to partner with the effort through its Great Lakes Institute. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at SUNY Oswego and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.

The United States Geological Survey awarded SUNY Cortland a grant that will provide students with access to fisheries across New York State for undergraduate research. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at SUNY Cortland and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Students Land Research Internships At Fisheries Across New York.

SUNY Update Medical University student AnnMarie Marquis received the Heartsaver Hero Award from the American Heart Association for performing CPR on former Milwaukee Wave coach Keith Tozer, who has become an advocate of the procedure. Read more: Silent Stalker.

Assistant Professor Maria Rodriguez and Associate Professor Kenneth Joseph from SUNY's University at Buffalo, working with a former student and colleagues from three other institutions, published the results of their study on predicting evictions in the Journal of Technology in Human Services. Dr. Rodriguez is a collaborator on one ongoing sponsored project and was the principal investigator on one completed project and a collaborator on three completed projects, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY.  Dr. Joseph is the principal investigator on one ongoing sponsored project and five completed projects, and a collaborator on three ongoing projects and one completed project. Read more: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions and UB Researchers Develop Early Warning System for Evictions.

A journalist published a feature on the investment in nanotechnology, semiconductor research, and life sciences at SUNY's University at Albany and NY Creates' Albany NanoTech Complex. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at the University at Albany and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Building the Future at the Smallest Scale: How SUNY Albany Is Advancing Nanotech, Life Sciences, and 3D Printing.

NY Creates announced an agreement with Lam Research to collaborate on semiconductor workforce development. The Research Foundation for SUNY provides NY Creates administrative support and infrastructure that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research, industry programs, and agency activities. Read more: Lam Research and NY Creates Team Up to Enable Training of University Students for the Semiconductor Workforce.

Professor Todd L. Pittinsky from SUNY's Stony Brook University writes about the impact of cuts to federal research funding on public universities. Dr. Pittinsky was the principal investigator on two completed sponsored projects and a collaborator on three completed projects managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Trump Administration’s Research Grant Cuts Hit Public Universities Hardest.

The Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research at SUNY's University at Albany contributed to media coverage of recent New York State Police traffic enforcement action. The Research Foundation for SUNY provides the institute with administrative support that enables staffing, benefits, payroll, and purchasing for sponsored research and activities. Read more: NYSP Issues Thousands Of Tickets In Region During Enforcement Campaigns.

The National Institutes of Health awarded Professor Zhenjia Wang from SUNY's University at Buffalo a $2M grant to investigate safer, more effective treatments using omega-3 fatty acids. Associate Professor Elsa Bou Ghanem is collaborating on the study. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at the University at Buffalo and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Could salmon and other fatty fish unlock new treatments for severe lung disease? and Could Salmon And Other Fatty Fish Help Treat Severe Lung Disease?

Kelly Reed from the Clark Burn Center at SUNY Upstate Medical University spoke with New Channel 9 about increases in injuries from structure fires in 2026. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at SUNY Upstate and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Upstate’s Clark Burn Center Sees Sharp Increase In Structure-Fire Admissions In 2026.

Students at SUNY's Suffolk County Community College were the first cohort to complete a pilot workforce development program led by the Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and SUNY Suffolk. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) manages and operates BNL on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of Stony Brook University. Read more: Brookhaven Lab And Suffolk County Community College Connect With Hands-On Pilot Program.

Three students from SUNY Oneonta were among the 62 SUNY undergraduates who completed a summer research program for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at SUNY Oneonta and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: SUNY Oneonta Students Present Research at SUNY Research Symposium.

Professor Zohar Komargodski from SUNY's Stony Brook University is one of 15 members of a new collaboration that will receive a grant of up to $2M per year from Simons Foundation International, with administrative and scientific support from the Simons Foundation. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at Stony Brook and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: New Simons Collaboration Explores Defects in Physics.

Read more about the new world-class SUNY discoveries that are available for licensing. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities.

• An injectable hydrogel platform that forms a lubricious depot in the joint after a single minimally invasive injection, enabling multi-week retention and sustained release of drug-loaded nanocarriers.

Following announcements by Governor Hochel and SUNY, the University at Buffalo announced that Empire AI Beta is now fully online, with over 300 research projects in line to use the system. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants associated with Empire AI and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Empire AI Beta, Housed at UB, Now Fully Online.

Associate Professor Kiyoko Yokota from SUNY Oneonta and Junhong Wang from SUNY's University at Albany, working with colleagues from 12 other institutions, published their research findings on photovoltaics in Solar Energy. Dr. Yokota is the principal investigator on one ongoing sponsored project and six completed projects, and a collaborator on one completed project, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Dr. Wang is the principal investigator on six ongoing sponsored projects and 17 completed projects, and a collaborator on three ongoing projects, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Floating PV Systems May Face Lower Humidity Stress Than Ground-Mounted Counterparts.

Distinguished Professor Leonie Huddy from SUNY's Stony Brook University provided insights into political philosophy that were cited in a South Korean article about President Lee Jae-myung. Dr. Huddy is the principal investigator on two ongoing sponsored projects and 12 completed projects, and a collaborator on one completed project, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: President Lee Jae-myung: 'Do I Know Everything?' ..."This Is Not a Country Led by the President Alone!"

Three researchers from SUNY's University at Albany, working from colleagues from two other institutions, published the results of their research about anxiety in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. Two of the researchers, Professor John Forsyth and Associate Professor James Boswell, are principal investigators on sponsored projects managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: How We React To Anxiety Could Be Just As Important As The Anxiety Itself.

Four researchers from SUNY's Binghamton University hosted a group project that allowed Doctor of Pharmacy students to study an innovative treatment option for schizophrenia. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored grants at Binghamton and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: PharmD Summer Research Fellows Study Novel Schizophrenia Treatment.

Six researchers from SUNY's University at Buffalo, working with colleagues from six other institutions, published the results of their research on potatoes in the Andes and human DNA in Nature Communications. The corresponding author, Professor Omer Gokcumen, is the principal investigator on one ongoing sponsored project and four completed projects, and a collaborator on two ongoing projects and two completed projects, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Potatoes May Have Given Indigenous Andeans A Digestive Superpower.

Assistant Professor Tuhin Chakrabarty from SUNY's Stony Brook University was a guest on an episode of Daniel Oppenheimer's Eminent Americans podcast, where he discussed his research on artificial intelligence and creativity. Dr. Chakrabarty is the principal investigator on one ongoing sponsored project managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Should Writers Be Afraid of AI Writing Better Than Them? and Birth of the A(I)uthor.

The media resumed coverage of a news release from SUNY Upstate Medical University last year about Associate Professor Jason Carbone and a colleague at the University of Oregon publishing in the Journal of Affective Disorders on the potential benefits of letting teens sleep in on the weekend. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at Upstate and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Should You Let Your Teen Sleep in on Weekends? Research Has a Surprising Answer.

Assistant Professor Sarah Domoff from SUNY's University at Albany contributed to media coverage of the potential impacts of teen phone use. Dr. Domoff is the principal investigator on one ongoing sponsored project and was a collaborator on one completed project managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Could Your Teen’s Phone Habits Be Affecting Their Sleep And Stress?

Adjunct Professor Whitney Marris from SUNY's University at Buffalo was a featured speaker at a national lecture series called "Profs and Pints," which accounted for 26% of mentions of SUNY research. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at the University at Buffalo and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Profs and Pints: Psychedelics’ Emerging Role in Therapy.

Associate Professor Ian McDonough and graduate student Sepehr Gourabi from SUNY's Binghamton University, working with colleagues from the University of Alabama, published in Neurobiology of Aging on the impact of poor sleep on the brain. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at Binghamton University and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: How Poor-Quality Sleep Involves Different Parts Of The Brain, Depending On Age.

The Finger Lakes Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Brockport announced the launch of a new business growth program. SUNY administers SBDC through 20 regional centers to assist businesses with services such as startup, expansion, business advising, and training. The Research Foundation also offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more: New Initiative Helps Genesee County Businesses Access Millions in Regional Purchasing Opportunities.

Associate Professor Mark Hicar from SUNY's University at Buffalo provided expert commentary for media coverage of the impact of birth order on the likelihood of developing certain diseases. Dr. Hicar is the principal investigator on four ongoing sponsored projects and five completed projects, and a collaborator on one completed project, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: First-Borns More Likely to Develop These 4 Diseases, Scientists Say.

The media continue to cover a news release from SUNY's Stony Brook University from last month about Professors Joe Verghese and Helena Blumen's study in Neurology. The study found that people who walk fast have a lower risk of cognitive decline. Dr. Verghese is the principal investigator of four ongoing sponsored projects and two completed projects managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Dr. Blumen is the co-principal investigator with Dr. Verghese on two of those projects and the principal investigator of one completed project. Read more: A New Study Says Older Adults Should Aim To Be 'Super Movers.'

Professor Steven Lipshultz from SUNY's University at Buffalo, working with colleagues from 13 other institutions, published a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggesting that the drug dexrazoxane can help reduce chemotherapy risks. Dr. Lipshultz is the principal investigator on 13 ongoing sponsored projects and 16 completed projects, and a collaborator on two ongoing projects, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Dexrazoxane Protects Children’s Hearts From Lasting Chemotherapy Damage Years After Treatment.

SUNY Downstate Health Services University posted about State Senator Zellnor Myrie and his wife, former Assembly Member Diana Richardson-Myrie, planning for the birth of their first child at the hospital. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at Downstate and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Myrie Family Chooses SUNY Downstate for First Baby.

Read more about the new world-class SUNY discoveries that are available for licensing. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities.

• A surfactant-based cleaning technology that removes oil and particulate contamination from small, inaccessible dead-end pores in 3D-printed components without damaging the underlying surface.

The IEEE Information Theory Society recognized President Andrea Goldsmith from SUNY's Stony Brook University with its highest honor, the Claude E. Shannon Award, for "consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory." Dr. Goldsmith serves on the Board of Directors of The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: President Goldsmith Honored with IEEE Information Theory Society 2027 Claude E. Shannon Award.

Associate Professor Yotam Ophir from SUNY's University at Buffalo, working with colleagues from Georgia State University and the University of Pennsylvania, published a new study in Hypertension that highlighted differences in treatment intentions among patients diagnosed with hypertension. Dr. Ophir was the principal investigator on two completed sponsored projects managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Hypertension Patients More Willing to Take Medication Than Change Lifestyle.

WSYR Syracuse published an interview with Dr. Stephen Thomas, the Interim Vice President for Research at SUNY Upstate Medical University, on a new flu vaccine. Dr. Thomas is the principal investigator of nine ongoing sponsored projects and 43 completed projects, and a collaborator on two completed projects, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Dr. Stephen Thomas, Upstate Global Health Institute Director, Talks New Flu Vaccine.

Outlets continue to cover yesterday's announcement by Governor Hochul that Empire AI Beta is now online, giving researchers across New York State access to the most powerful academic research computer in the country. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants associated with Empire AI and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Binghamton Researchers Gain Access To Powerful New AI Tool.

Sanjayan, PhD, the Chief Executive Officer of The New York Climate Exchange, will join President Andrea Goldsmith from SUNY's Stony Brook University at the next Southampton Dialogues. Dr. Goldsmith serves on the Board of Directors of The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: New York Climate Exchange CEO Joins President Goldsmith at Next Southampton Dialogues Event August 28.

Read more about the new world-class SUNY discoveries that are available for licensing. The Research Foundation offers numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities.

• This technology introduces a novel surgical procedure, custom implant, and wiring harness for continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring in conscious unrestrained animals.
• An additive-free manufacturing technology that uses externally applied electric fields to delay crystallization, control particle morphology, and produce denser, more uniform materials during evaporation-based processing.

Multiple news sources are covering Governor Hochul's announcement that Empire AI Beta is now online, giving researchers across New York State access to the most powerful academic research computer in the country. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants associated with Empire AI and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Governor Hochul Announces Empire AI Beta Fully Online as Federal Government Takes Inspiration From New York to Launch State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs and Governor Hochul Announces Empire AI Beta Fully Online and Empire AI Beta Begins Supporting Researchers Across New York’s Universities.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges in New York rankings. Five SUNY campuses supported by The Research Foundation for SUNY were ranked with Stony Brook University at #59, Binghamton University at #73, University at Buffalo at #75, University at Albany at #127, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at #158, all in the National Universities category. Read more: 2026 Best Colleges in New York.

SUNY's Alfred State College hosted high school students from across New York for a free camp on introductory robotics. A National Science Foundation grant funded the camp. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages the grant and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Alfred State Hosts Introductory Robotics Camp.

The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) at SUNY Old Westbury hosted incoming first-year students for a hands-on learning experience studying the importance of salt marches. CSTEP is a New York State Education Department–funded initiative. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages the grant and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: From The Classroom To The Salt Marsh: CSTEP Students Dive Into Exploration.

A team of students from SUNY's Binghamton University received $50K in startup funding for their electronics project through Startup Summer School, which is an annual "...competitive program designed to support and showcase the most promising technologies and startups." The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages the program. It is one of numerous pathways to translate SUNY innovation into economic development opportunities. Read more: Binghamton University Startup Developing Technology for AI Data Centers.

Professor Leonie Huddie and PhD Student Seden Yilmazturk from SUNY's Stony Brook University published in Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning on views of higher education. Dr. Huddie is the principal investigator on five ongoing sponsored projects and seven completed projects, and a collaborator on one completed project, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Stony Brook Researchers Find Americans’ Views of Higher Education Are More Complex Than Headlines Suggest.

The American Heart Association recognized SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital with several awards for its evidence-based patient care. This care uses research-based treatment guidelines to improve patient outcomes. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at SUNY Upstate and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Upstate University Hospital Earns National Recognition For Excellence In Stroke, Heart Failure And Resuscitation Care.

Five researchers from SUNY's University at Buffalo, working with a colleague from Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, published in ACS Omega on methods for using artificial intelligence and optical technology to study cells. Four of the researchers are the principal investigators on 26 ongoing sponsored projects and 29 completed projects, and are collaborators on 9 ongoing projects and 4 completed projects, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: AI and ‘Ramanomics’ Could Eliminate a Major Obstacle to Studying Living Cells and AI and ‘Ramanomics’ Could Eliminate a Major Obstacle to Studying Living Cells.

Binghamton University is building a new battery research center in Johnson City, NY. The Research Foundation for SUNY will administer and manage sponsored research at the new facility and ensure compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: JC Printing Plant Being Turned Into Battery Development Center and Work Continues on $114 Million Battery NY Complex in Johnson City.

Francis Depalo, a Doctor of Pharmacy student at SUNY's Binghamton University, will work with Assistant Professor Mia Lussier to study clinical outcomes of patients with diabetes. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages sponsored research grants at Binghamton University and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: PharmD Student Studies Diabetes Therapy Outcomes To Improve Patient Care.

62 SUNY students participated in this year's SUNY Undergraduate Educational Opportunity Program Research Program at 10 host campuses across the system. Students presented the results of their research at a research symposium. Read more: Chancellor King Highlights Undergraduate Summer Research Programs for Educational Opportunity Program Students During Research Symposium.

Students at SUNY's Binghamton University participated in an end-of-summer poster session to present research completed through several different programs. The 10-week programs matched students with a faculty mentor, enabling some to participate in sponsored research. The Research Foundation for SUNY administers and manages that research and ensures compliance with university, sponsor, and government policies and procedures. Read more: Binghamton University Students Showcase Summer Research At Poster Session.

SUNY's Stony Brook University is recognizing students in the SUNY Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program who participated in the STEM Summer Research Program. Students presented the results of their faculty-mentored research at a symposium in Albany. Read more: Stony Brook EOP Students Showcase Summer STEM Research at Statewide SUNY Symposium.

Students from SUNY's Binghamton University engaged in hands-on work with students in Malawi through a College of Community and Public Affairs program. Assistant Professor Keisha M. Wint, the faculty lead on the trip, was the principal investigator on one completed sponsored project managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: Binghamton Students Gain Insight Through Malawi Service-Learning Trip.

CNN featured Distinguished Professor Siwei Lyu from SUNY's University at Buffalo in an article on hacking and artificial intelligence. Dr. Lyu is the principal investigator on eight ongoing sponsored projects and 10 completed projects, and a collaborator on one ongoing project, managed by The Research Foundation for SUNY. Read more: AI is Giving Hackers An Edge. Here’s How To Protect Yourself From Online Scams and AI is Giving Hackers An Edge