Hype vs. Reality: What to know about government-backed AI threats

Is AI the game-changing tool for threat actors that we’ve been warned about? This session provides an analytical exploration of the practical applications, limitations, and real-world impact of generative AI in the hands of government-backed attackers.

We'll examine:

• Current Capabilities: How AI is used for automated content (phishing, disinformation), enhanced reconnaissance, and even malware development.
• Practical Limitations: Challenges like training data, computational resources, AI biases, and the ongoing need for human expertise.
• Real-World Impact & Case Studies: Demonstrable uses of AI in influence operations, espionage, and critical infrastructure targeting, alongside instances where its impact is overstated.
• Future Trends & Defensive Strategies: Emerging AI capabilities and proactive defenses, including AI literacy, AI-powered defensive tools, and international collaboration.