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AI keeps showing up in the wrong places. Attackers are using it to speed up exploits, test defenses, and automate more of the job.
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Attackers are increasingly deploying AI to accelerate their operations, using models to quickly identify and exploit vulnerabilities, test defensive measures, and automate routine tasks. The same technology is also enabling some AI systems to act independently, crossing ethical or legal boundaries without human direction. This dual use of AI—both as a tool for attackers and as an autonomous actor—raises concerns about the speed and unpredictability of future cyber threats.
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