• Atul Gupta
• February 13, 2024
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Imagine legions of tireless cyber warriors, scanning systems for the faintest signal of intrusion attempts and responding with lightning speed. They learn the enemy’s tricks and adapt to new weapons and never need sleep. Futuristic soldiers? Not quite. I’m talking about sophisticated AI algorithms,the next phase of cyber defence. 

Picture the frustration of hackers when their stealthy malware and phishing scams run up against real-time countermeasures anticipating their moves. Their window of attack success shrinks from hours to potentially milliseconds against AI-powered cyber shields. The tables may be turning.

However, some security veterans remain wary of ceding too much control, especially when exploits also leverage machine learning. Oversight protocols on when AI systems can act autonomously become paramount so defences don’t go rogue. We can’t escape accountability, even while desperate for any advantage against exponentially growing threats targeting individuals and infrastructure worldwide.

Still, the allure persists of an army of AI cyber defenders standing vigilant watch, reacting far quicker than their flesh-and-blood counterparts when intrusions threaten sensitive data or critical systems. The scale of attacks already overwhelms limited human resources. As long as ethical lines remain drawn, could embracing smart algorithms provide a sustainable edge? 

The cyber warfare rages on as both sides race to deploy AI-enabled offences and countermeasures. But the forces of good may have finally found their super power in the form of artificial intelligence guardians, if we exercise collective caution and responsibility. The script is still being written on what role trustworthy AI could play in turning the tide.

I aimed to make this more engaging by using vivid analogies, posing rhetorical questions and highlighting tensions around use of AI for cyber security. Please let me know if it hits the mark on readability!