The Five Eyes intelligence alliance, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued a joint statement warning of the potential for AI models to breach government and business defenses in a matter of months.

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The alliance urged governments and corporate leaders to improve their defenses against sophisticated cyber threats, citing the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence capabilities. AI researchers and executives have expressed concerns over the safety of advancing technology, which could lower barriers for malicious actors and increase the speed and complexity of attacks.

According to Olivia Shen, director of the Strategic Technologies Program with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, the message is clear: breaches will occur, and it’s essential to prepare now. The US administration has taken action against AI giant Anthropic, suspending the use of its most sophisticated models by foreign nationals.

The Five Eyes leaders recommend that businesses invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems, and limit access to critical systems. They also emphasize that AI can be part of the solution, enabling organizations to detect vulnerabilities earlier and respond faster to incidents.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.