Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity and Its Impact on U.S. Society

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly deployed for a multitude of uses across all levels of government, corporate entities, and institutional bodies. The rapid evolution of cyber threats and malicious actors demanding a commensurate elevation in cybersecurity efforts has led to the widespread integration of AI in information technology networks. This paper examines the dual potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, mapping the landscape of benefits and harms, and laying the groundwork for future inquiry into how best to harness the potential of AI in cybersecurity for the good of society as a whole.