At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in 2026, Akshay Joshi, Director of the World Economic Forum’s Center for Cybersecurity, will discuss the rapidly evolving cyber risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence. As AI becomes capable of writing both defensive and malicious code, cybersecurity is no longer an isolated technical issue but a key pillar of global security. Joshi highlighted the findings of the Global Cybersecurity Outlook, revealing that while organizations race to protect their AI tools, they recognize that AI-driven vulnerabilities are one of today’s biggest cyber threats.
The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen cyber defenses, from detecting anomalies and insider threats to addressing the global shortage of cybersecurity experts. Beyond technology, Joshi explains how geopolitics and cybersecurity are now deeply intertwined, with cyberspace emerging as a new realm of warfare. From critical infrastructure risks to national preparedness, this discussion reveals why governments, businesses, and citizens alike are increasingly concerned about their ability to withstand cyberattacks in a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.
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