The energy sector is increasingly adopting AI automation; Liberty Energy pioneers AI-controlled hydraulic fracturing to boost efficiency and reduce labor needs. Meanwhile, cybersecurity threats evolve as North Korean hackers employ ChatGPT to forge deepfake IDs in sophisticated phishing operations targeting South Korean officials and activists. These developments illustrate AI’s dual-edge impact: enabling operational breakthroughs in traditional industries while escalating digital espionage and security vulnerabilities, compelling responses across education and corporate governance frameworks.