Whether you like the idea of artificial intelligence or not, it is already a part of your daily life. It can help you navigate through traffic, recommend products to buy, and power your digital assistant.
However, AI is also increasingly viewed as a cybersecurity threat capable of launching sophisticated attacks targeting banks, healthcare, infrastructure, and elections.
“It's being used to trick people into thinking their child is being kidnapped and give them money to Venmo. So these kinds of threats, what happens when you can't trust someone's voice credentials. So it's kind of an immediate cybersecurity threat,” said Alexandra Givens, CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology.
A recent CyberArk survey of 2,300 security professionals found that 93% expect threats from AI malware to come. As the capabilities of AI increase, so do the concerns.
“What does that mean for our future ability to make chemical weapons and our ability to purchase nuclear weapons? Those are also concerns that have been raised,” Givens said.
The Biden administration also raised them in a sweeping executive order issued last fall calling for new guardrails for AI safety and security. Among other directives, it requires technology companies to share test results, requires federal agencies to set standards, and calls for stronger protections for privacy, consumers, and even civil rights. This is a first step that also requires action from Congress.
Last month, the United Nations adopted the first-ever resolution aimed at ensuring the trustworthiness of AI.
“The risks and benefits of AI can affect us all, so it takes all of us to move closer,” said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
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Some experts say one solution to combating AI threats is better AI.
“There is also hope that AI will actually improve cybersecurity defenses,” said Benjamin Boudreau, a policy researcher at RAND. “It could help repair a lot of holes.”
Regulation and accountability will be needed to stop AI cyber threats, experts say. Not only governments and private companies, but also ordinary Americans will increasingly need to become familiar with AI.
“That means understanding a little bit about how the technology works, but most importantly, understanding the limitations of the technology and understanding that these technologies are far from perfect.” Boudreau said.
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April 26, 2024, 6:01 p.m.
