AI Fuels Cybercrime, Healthcare Benefits Remain Uncertain

Rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology is making cybercrime more sophisticated, enabling faster, cheaper, and easier cyberattacks. Since the launch of ChatGPT, cybercriminals have begun using LLMs to craft malicious emails, and AI is now being employed in a variety of crimes including phishing, deepfakes, and vulnerability scanning.

These risks are expected to grow as more criminals adopt AI tools.

In the healthcare sector, AI technology adoption is accelerating, but its effectiveness remains unclear. AI-based tools are being utilized to assist doctors with note-taking, analyze patient records to identify those needing support, and interpret medical test results and X-rays. While numerous studies suggest these healthcare AI tools have the potential to provide accurate results, questions persist about their actual positive impact on patient treatment.