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Artificial intelligence can automate the creation of highly sophisticated malware, tailoring it to specific targets like power stations or hospitals. This makes attacks faster, more efficient, and harder for existing defences to spot. It also allows attackers, such as state-backed groups, to launch more frequent and complex assaults, increasing the risk to critical services.
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