The heads of the CIA and MI6 revealed how artificial intelligence is changing the work of intelligence agencies, helping to combat disinformation and analyze data. AI technologies are playing a major role in modern conflicts and helping intelligence agencies adapt to new challenges.
The heads of the CIA Bill Burns and MI6 Richard Moore, during a recent joint appearance, described how artificial intelligence is transforming the work of their intelligence agencies.
According to them, the main task of the agencies today is “adapting to modern challenges”. And it is AI that is central to this adaptation.
New challenges in modern conflicts
The heads of intelligence noted the key role of technology in the conflict in Ukraine.
For the first time, combat operations combined modern advances in AI, open data, drones and satellite reconnaissance with classical methods of warfare.
This experience confirmed the need not only to adapt to new conditions, but also to experiment with technology.
Combating disinformation and global challenges
Both intelligence agencies actively use AI to “analyze data, identify key information, and combat disinformation.”
Experts named China as one of the notable threats. In this regard, the CIA and MI6 have reorganized their services to work more effectively in this area.
AI — a tool for defense and attack
Artificial intelligence helps intelligence agencies not only analyze data, but also protect their operations by creating “red teams” to check for vulnerabilities.
The use of cloud technologies and partnerships with the private sector make it possible to unleash the full potential of AI.