Health, travel, banking: AI bots are coming for our public services
Artificial intelligence may lead to more frequent cyber-attacks on public services in Ireland. Potential disruptions could affect banking, transport, and healthcare systems. An analyst discussed how AI changes the methods used by hackers and the vulnerability of current computer systems. The 2021 cyber-attack on the HSE is cited as a warning of future risks. The discussion questions if the country should shift from hope to active preparation for worst-case scenarios.
AI could soon make cyber-attacks on public services far more frequent, with Ireland potentially facing serious disruption to everything from healthcare to banking and transport.This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian speaks to Peter Tanham, analyst at TheState.ie, former founder, political strategist and recently departed Meta global data policy executive, about why AI is changing the hacking game, how exposed our computer systems really are and why the HSE cyber-attack of 2021 could offer a warning of what lies ahead.Is it time to stop hoping for the best and start preparing for the worst?