The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping the landscape of cybersecurity. As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, AI emerges as a pivotal force in strengthening defences and transforming cybersecurity strategies. This paper explores the synergies between AI and cybersecurity, the challenges posed by AI-driven threats, and the potential of AI to revolutionise cyber defence mechanisms. It delves into the dual role of AI as both a tool for enhancing security and a vector for new threats, emphasising the need for robust frameworks and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AI technologies. Keywords: Cyberbullying, Phishing, Privacy, Artificial, Future, Proceedings Citation Format Aiwekhoe Philip (2024): The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Proceedings of the Cyber Secure Nigeria Conference held at The Ballroom Center, Central Business District, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria - 25th - 26th September, 2024. Pp 91-96. https://cybersecurenigeria.org/conference-proceedings/volume-1-2024/ dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/CSEAN-SMART2024P9