What smart people are saying about the cybersecurity 'vulnerability tsunami' that's roiling the internet
THE SO WHAT
A “vulnerability tsunami” across energy, water, and healthcare is a reminder that AI-era attack surface is landing on already fragile critical infrastructure. Treat AI adoption and cyber hardening as a single program—every new model or agent you deploy is another potential pivot point for attackers.
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