PARIS — The growing use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks is increasing pressure on companies and governments to strengthen their digital security systems.
Patrice Caine, chief executive of European technology and defence company Thales, said at a cybersecurity gathering that attackers are increasingly using AI to conduct faster and more sophisticated operations.
The development has created a technological race in which cybersecurity professionals are also turning to AI to detect threats and protect networks.
AI can help security teams analyse large amounts of data, identify unusual activity and respond more quickly to potential attacks. However, the same technology can also be used by malicious actors to automate certain activities and increase the scale of cyber operations.
Thales has showcased cybersecurity tools designed to address AI-driven threats and has also announced a partnership with Google Cloud focused on securing AI operations.
The growing use of AI in cybersecurity highlights the importance of developing systems that can protect sensitive information while ensuring that increasingly powerful technologies are deployed responsibly.