AI: The need for transparency in the cybersecurity industry

Over the last decade, AI, once a far-fetched theme of old-school science-fiction movies, has quickly grown into one of the most prolific emerging technologies – and, by association, one of the most recognizable buzzwords out there. Virtually every industry today – healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, banking, retail, finance – has either implemented or is planning to implement AI in some way. And we know this because many of the companies operating in these spaces publicize their use of AI. What looks more cutting-edge than announcing your new AI-powered initiative? It's as much a marketing gimmick as it is about product and service efficiency. As with other fields, AI has surfaced as an accelerator of cybersecurity innovation over the past five years.