How does AI impact cybersecurity and critical infrastructure?

AI is like a super-smart helper who can make things safer or cause trouble, depending on how it's used, especially when it comes to keeping computers and important systems safe.

Imagine your house has a smart door lock. It learns who you are and lets you in quickly. But if someone tricks the lock by pretending to be you, they could get inside without asking. That’s like what happens with cybersecurity, AI can help protect computers from sneaky attacks, but it can also be used to trick them.

AI acts like a detective who watches for unusual activity. It can notice when someone is trying to break in by typing the wrong password many times or sending strange messages. This helps critical infrastructure, like power grids and hospitals, stay safe from big problems.

If a bad person uses AI, it’s like having a trickster friend who knows all your secrets. They might send fake messages that look real or steal information from important places, making things run smoothly, or not at all!