ANTARA | 18 October 2024

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Microsoft Indonesia has stated that artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword when it comes to cybersecurity, warning that if it falls into the wrong hands, the technology could be used to launch attacks.

“AI is a double-edged sword — it can be used for good, but it can also be exploited for malicious purposes,” said Panji Wasmana, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Indonesia, during a media discussion in Jakarta on Wednesday.

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