Prepare for AI Hackers
DEF CON 2016 hosted the Cyber Grand Challenge where AI systems autonomously hacked programs. Bruce Schneier warns of AI hackers exploiting vulnerabilities rapidly, urging institutions to adapt to AI-devised attacks efficiently.
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In 2016, DEF CON, the world's largest hacker convention, hosted the Cyber Grand Challenge in partnership with DARPA, where artificial intelligence systems competed to autonomously hack computer programs defended by other AIs. Bruce Schneier, a computer-security expert, warns of a future where AI hackers can exploit vulnerabilities with superhuman speed and sophistication, potentially targeting financial, political, and social systems. AIs, unlike humans, can learn from experience without being constrained by norms or values, leading to novel hacks. Schneier emphasizes the need for human institutions to adapt quickly to AI-devised attacks, as AIs can identify and exploit vulnerabilities faster than systems can be updated. While AI hackers may pose threats, they could also help make systems more hack-resistant by identifying vulnerabilities before deployment. Schneier suggests that managing the benefits and costs of hacking will be crucial for navigating the technological future.
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