Week 9 Blog
The future of intelligence will be filled with numerous challenges stemming from rapid-fire technological advancements that are only getting smarter and more complex year in and year out. Chief among these, and the most pressing topic of the day, is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI.) Keeping pace with this innovation will be vital, requiring investment in technical expertise and agile adaptation. The rise of AI is taking place on a level playing field, as the expertise and equipment required to take advantage of this new frontier are cheap and widely available. The evolution of AI can lead to significant escalation of current national security threats related to cyber attacks. Data breaches, disruption of infrastructure operations, acts of espionage, and social engineering exploitation are just a few examples of current threats that will only be magnified by a significant multitude as AI systems grow more advanced, and allow an adversary to gain the upper hand with signif