In August 2025, the world is showing some interest in Alaska. The Elmendorf-Richardson Air Base is hosting a meeting between two men. They are sitting together there and discuss some matters that are happening right now in Ukraine, Europe. Why they are meeting in that devastated area has some logistical reasons. Firstly, it is more or less in the middle between Washington D.C. (USA) and Moscow (Russia). Secondly, the International Court of Justice is as far away as Kyjiw – that is maybe helpful. No rumors about bombs and prisons. Focus and concentration. Uumh…. relax….
And the world watches spellbound. But as always, disasters and crises do not come from obvious events. So, may I ask you paying some attention on a really suppressing matter? Only 2 or 3 minutes before you can get a fresh new start in a more secure life.
AI in the wrong hands – that’s an issue
For experts, the security landscape is dominated by only one critical concern: the weaponization of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. This emerging threat combines the revolutionary capabilities of AI with malicious intent, creating sophisticated cyberattacks that challenge individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. That does not mean that other serious incidents can happen, too and that these can have serious effects on people … but: it is all nothing compared to AI in the wrong hands.
Recent weeks have witnessed numerous alarming incidents. AI-powered phishing scams and CEO deepfake frauds have resulted in multi-million-dollar losses. Malware now adapts autonomously, outpacing traditional defenses. Prominent companies like Google and Salesforce have reported breaches exposing sensitive data. At the same time, tech giants including Meta, Google, and OpenAI have stepped into military collaborations, developing autonomous systems with implications for global conflict. Experts warn these developments mark a new era of digital and physical security challenges.
What makes this issue especially pressing is AI’s ability to operate at speeds and complexity beyond human control. Attackers employ AI to craft deceptive content, infiltrate critical infrastructure, and manipulate public opinion through deepfakes and disinformation campaigns. Regulatory bodies worldwide are racing to keep up with policies and frameworks able to govern these fast-evolving technologies, yet vulnerabilities persist across sectors from finance to healthcare.
Historically, security concerns have evolved alongside technological advances—from Cold War nuclear deterrence to digital cybersecurity. AI’s unprecedented capabilities require new defensive strategies grounded in scientific research and secure design principles. Experts emphasize adaptive, multi-layered cybersecurity architectures, extensive oversight, and international cooperation as essential to mitigating AI-driven threats.
Zero Trust and Meaningful Human Control on AI
Looking ahead, solutions require a combined effort by governments, industry, and academia to foster technological innovation and enforce robust policies. Building resilient systems based on “Zero Trust” principles and enhancing human oversight over AI processes will be critical. Only through proactive and collaborative measures can we hope to safeguard societies against the accelerating threat posed by AI weaponization. We only have one chance left as human beings. So far, the overreaching AI tool that self-driven takes over control of all systems that may influence human beings hasn’t been started yet.
In this pivotal moment, the global community faces a stark choice: harness AI for security or risk allowing it to become a tool of unprecedented cyber destruction. The future of digital and physical security hangs in the balance. That’s indeed an issue and it will have effects on Ukraine, Europe and also on two old men meeting in a mild Arctic summer at the edge of the world.
