AI Weaponized: First Known Hacking Campaign

On November 14th, a groundbreaking cybersecurity event unfolded: the first known use of AI in a hacking campaign, linked to the Chinese government. Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, thwarted this operation, revealing a new era of digital warfare. Despite limited success, the incident underscores the growing threat of AI weaponization, surprising even experts. This development echoes Microsofts earlier warning about foreign adversaries adopting AI for more efficient, less labor-intensive cyber campaigns. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.