AI Is Not A Problem But AI-Hacking Is
The makers of a supercomputer designed to automatically detect, patch and exploit existing software vulnerabilities were recently awarded a seven-figure contract from the Department of Defense to apply the cutting-edge technology to military systems, including US Navy ships and aircraft. ForAllSecure's patented technology from over a decade of research resulted in Mayhem (meaning Chaos), a fully autonomous cybersecurity system. At the DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge, the world's first all-machine hacking tournament, Mayhem was battle-tested and took first place in August 2016. Machines will never be as creative as humans, though, so ForAllSecure is also committed to HackCenter, a training platform designed to teach anyone the actionable skills needed to be effective in cybersecurity, as well as the delivery of in-person training events. Mayhem won first place and $2 million in the Cyber Grand Challenge.