AI Will Be Disruptive - For Both Security & Jobs

The risks that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology poses to cyber security, particularly in terms of chatbots and language processing programs like GPT-3 are significantly increasing. 

The new genre of AI could be as transformative as the Industrial Revolution, the British government’s outgoing chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, who has urged Britain to act immediately to prevent large numbers of people becoming jobless with the changes that ChatGPT-style, generative AI could bring.

“There will be a big impact on jobs and that impact could be as big as the Industrial Revolution was,” Vallance told the Commons science, innovation and technology committee. “There will be jobs that can be done by AI, which can either mean a lot of people don’t have a job, or a lot of people have jobs that only a human could do.” 

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT, an AI  chatbot, has been causing quite a stir because of the software’s surprisingly human and accurate responses. The auto-generative system reached a record-breaking 100 million monthly active users only two months after launching. However, while its popularity continues to grow, the current discussion within the cyber security industry is whether this type of technology will aid in making the Internet safer or play right into the hands of those trying to cause chaos. 

Generative AI has helped bad actors to develop new attack strategies, enabling them to stay one step ahead of cyber security protections.

And as AI technologies become more sophisticated, they are being used by cyber criminals to create more convincing phishing emails and scam messages on a much larger scale. For example, AI-powered chatbots can engage in conversation with unsuspecting victims, making them more likely to divulge sensitive information or click on links that contain malware.

These types of attacks are becoming more common, and they can be difficult to detect and prevent. In response, cybersecurity experts are developing new AI-powered security systems that can identify and block malicious traffic. 

Cyber criminals adopted the technology to create convincing phishing emails. AI-generated text helps attackers produce highly personalised emails and text messages more likely to deceive targets. However, these systems are still in the early stages of development, and there is a risk that they could be circumvented by sophisticated AI-powered attacks. 

As AI technology continues to advance, it will become increasingly important for organisations to invest in robust cyber security systems that can protect against these new and evolving threats.

AI-powered chatbots also raise the question of job security. Of course, the current system couldn’t replace a highly trained professional, but this technology can significantly reduce the number of logs and reports that need to be inspected by an employee. This could, for example, have an impact on how many analysts a security operation centre would need to employ. 

AI has the potential to help protect against these emerging threats, but it also presents its own set of risks. Machines with high processing capabilities could hack systems faster and more effectively than humans. To counter these threats, we need to ensure that AI is used defensively and with a clear understanding of who is in control.

As AI becomes more integrated into society, it's important for lawmakers, judges, and other decision-makers to understand the technology and its implications. Building strong alliances between technical experts and policymakers will be crucial in navigating the future of AI in threat hunting and beyond. 

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