The use of artificial intelligence by adversaries has been the subject of exhaustive speculation.
No one doubts that the technology will be abused by criminals and state actors, but it can be difficult to separate the hype from reality.
Leveraging our unique visibility, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has been able to track the use of AI by threat actors.
However, we are now seeing signs of new evolutions in adversary use, and hints at what may lie ahead in the near future.
Most importantly though, there are opportunities for defensive AI to help us manage these future threats.
Author's summary: AI-driven defenses are required to counter AI-powered adversaries.