A recent study from the Universities of Edinburgh, Cambridge, and Strathclyde reveals that IT professionals engaging in cybercrime as a side hustle are more concerned about AI potentially displacing their regular jobs than about using AI for criminal activities. The research suggests that the fear of AI-generated job losses could inadvertently push these individuals further into cybercriminality. AI
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IMPACT AI's potential to displace jobs may inadvertently fuel cybercrime among IT professionals.
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a study's findings on the attitudes of IT professionals towards AI and cybercrime, which falls under commentary on industry trends.