What is the true potential impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity?

Will artificial intelligence become clever enough to upend computer security? AI is already surprising the world of art by producing masterpieces in any style on demand. If AIs can act like a bard while delivering the comprehensive power of the best search engines, why can't they shatter security protocols, too? The answers are complex, rapidly evolving, and still murky. AI makes some parts of defending computers against attack easier.