"Although AI-generated content has been used for social engineering purposes, AI techniques designed to direct campaigns, perform attack steps, or control malware logic have still not been observed in the wild, said Andy Patel WithSecure intelligence researcher. Such "techniques will be first developed by well-resourced, highly-skilled adversaries, such as nation-state groups." The paper examined current trends and advancements in AI, cyberattacks, and areas where the two intersect, suggesting early adoption and evolution of preventative measures were key to overcoming the threats. "After new AI techniques are developed by sophisticated adversaries, some will likely trickle down to less-skilled adversaries and become more prevalent in the threat landscape," stated Patel. The authors claim that it is safe to assert that AI-based hacks are now extremely uncommon and mostly used for social engineering purposes.