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Why AI is a double-edged sword in the fight against cyberattacks

Artificial intelligence can overwhelm traditional cybersecurity based on rigid rules and human oversight. But it can also provide the best defence.

Rita GattCyber expert

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Artificial intelligence continues to make headlines around the world, and while its economic implications are widely debated, the real game-changer may well be in how it is reshaping cybersecurity. This technology, while revolutionary, is something of a double-edged sword that demands our immediate attention.

In the wrong hands, AI technology can be used to increase the speed and scale of cyberattacks. But that same technology can also be used to enhance cybersecurity and proactively manage those threats.

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Rita Gatt is national lead partner, regulation, security and risk at Deloitte Australia.

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