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AI vs AI: The Future of Cyberwar

As artificial intelligence advances, the landscape of cyber warfare is rapidly changing, with AI tools being used both offensively and defensively.

mysimulator teamUpdated June 2026≈ 3 min read▶ Open the simulation

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that AI lowers the barrier to entry for cybercriminals.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that AI lowers the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. Generative AI can write convincing phishing emails in perfect English, making scams harder to spot.

Defensive AI patches systems faster than humans can. 'Fuzzing' tools use AI to throw random data at software to find bugs before the bad guys do.

Defensive AI patches systems faster than humans can. ‘Fuzzing’ tools use AI to throw random data at software to find bugs before the bad guys do.

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The UK is investing in 'Adversarial AI' research—learning how to trick AI models—to ensure that critical national infrastructure is robust against these new forms of attack.

The UK is investing in ‘Adversarial AI’ research—learning how to trick AI models—to ensure that critical national infrastructure is robust against these new forms of attack.

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What is the UK government's strategy regarding the increasing threat from AI in cyber warfare?

The UK’s strategy is to have the best defensive AI, creating a digital shield for the economy.

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