"While not yet ubiquitous, McKinsey & Company reported that by the end of 2024, nearly three-quarters of organizations worldwide were using AI in at least one business function. Unfortunately, bad actors are also adopting AI at a rapid rate, transforming the cybersecurity landscape by amplifying the sophistication, speed and scale of cyberattacks. While laws alone won't prevent cybercriminals from launching devastating attacks on organizations (they're criminals, after all), the lack of United States federal laws governing the development and use of AI does not help."
"The U.S. lags behind the EU in general, with the EU AI Act passed in 2023. The Act introduces binding rules for general-purpose AI models and creates a European AI office to centralize governance structure. One way AI regulations can mitigate the risks of automated AI-driven attacks is by mandating cybersecurity standards for AI systems deployed in high-value sectors such as healthcare, energy and finance. This could help reduce the impact of attacks on critical infrastructure and sensitive data."
AI adoption surged, with nearly three-quarters of organizations using AI in at least one business function by the end of 2024. Malicious actors are adopting AI rapidly, increasing the sophistication, speed, and scale of cyberattacks. The United States lacks comprehensive federal laws governing AI development and use, while the EU enacted the AI Act in 2023, introducing binding rules for general-purpose models and creating a European AI office. Regulations could mandate cybersecurity standards for AI systems in high-value sectors like healthcare, energy, and finance to reduce harms. However, laws cannot keep pace with technology or stop foreign nation-state actors, and many cyber threats are global. Despite regulatory gaps, organizations continue widespread AI deployment to drive efficiency and innovation.
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