More than 100 leading technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic, are warning that the world has only a limited window to strengthen cybersecurity before increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems make cyberattacks faster, cheaper and more sophisticated.
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The companies have signed an open letter calling for urgent international action to strengthen cyber defences and ensure organisations have the tools and resources needed to protect critical digital infrastructure.
The warning comes as advances in AI allow attackers to automate and scale activities that previously required significant technical expertise. The technology could potentially make it easier to identify vulnerabilities, develop attacks and target organisations at a much faster pace.
The companies are urging governments, businesses and cybersecurity professionals to treat the issue as an immediate priority, rather than waiting until AI-powered attacks become widespread.
The tech industry says stronger collaboration, greater investment in cybersecurity and the responsible use of AI for defence will be crucial to staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated digital threats