Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter (now X), has long expressed concerns about the potential dangers of Generative AI, even suggesting it could lead to a global “doomsday” scenario. His warnings are now gaining attention, as a recent report from Gartner highlights the growing risks associated with the rise of this technology.
The Gartner study predicts that by 2027, data breaches linked to AI usage will significantly increase. In fact, it anticipates that nearly 40% of all data breaches will be directly influenced by the rise of Generative AI. This alarming statistic signals a serious concern for both businesses and consumers, as data is an invaluable asset for nearly every organization today. All thanks to the advent of digitization and the idea that safeguarding this information will become exponentially harder due to AI-driven threats is troubling.
One of the key issues stems from the lack of regulation surrounding Generative AI technologies. Without proper oversight, AI applications will continue to operate in ways that are difficult to monitor and control, especially when it comes to data transfers. And countries like China, North Korea, Iran and Russia not only are a step ahead in using AI for cyber crime, but do not follow any norms when launching campaigns against adversaries.
In an effort to make business operations more transparent and efficient, companies may inadvertently leave their systems vulnerable to cyberattacks. Hackers could exploit these gaps, infiltrating AI tools and APIs that are often hosted in remote or unsecured locations. This could expose sensitive data and make it challenging for cybersecurity experts to protect valuable assets.
To combat these risks, experts are calling for the establishment of a universal set of standards to regulate the use of AI and data. Governments must act swiftly to introduce comprehensive laws that set clear guidelines for how AI technologies should be used, ensuring that they are deployed safely and responsibly.
Without such regulations, the potential for widespread data breaches resulting from AI will only continue to grow, with devastating consequences for businesses and individuals alike.
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