AI Copilot: Launching Innovation Rockets, But Beware of the Darkness Ahead
Apr 15, 2024
Secure Coding / Artificial Intelligence
Imagine a world where the software that powers your favorite apps, secures your online transactions, and keeps your digital life could be outsmarted and taken over by a cleverly disguised piece of code. This isn't a plot from the latest cyber-thriller; it's actually been a reality for years now. How this will change – in a positive or negative direction – as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on a larger role in software development is one of the big uncertainties related to this brave new world. In an era where AI promises to revolutionize how we live and work, the conversation about its security implications cannot be sidelined. As we increasingly rely on AI for tasks ranging from mundane to mission-critical, the question is no longer just, "Can AI boost cybersecurity ?" (sure!), but also "Can AI be hacked? " (yes!), "Can one use AI to hack? " (of course!), and "Will AI produce secure software ?" (well…). This thought leadership article is about the latter. C...