Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Prospects and Confronts

The advancement of artificial intelligence has made robust cybersecurity essential. As governments implement various policies to protect citizens, the utilization of AI by governmental agencies has significantly increased. Despite this, there is a significant gap between theoretical knowledge of AI and cybersecurity as separate fields and their practical integration. The challenge lies in the rapid evolution of both AI and cybersecurity, which often outpaces the legislative process, rendering many regulatory efforts outdated before they are fully realized. Due to the lack of dedicated laws for these dynamic areas, achieving optimal results is difficult. Therefore, it is crucial to explore how AI can be leveraged to improve cybersecurity. By using appropriate safeguards, AI can autonomously protect against threats like viruses, misuse, and hacking attacks. This paper examines the role of technology in AI and cybersecurity and investigates how AI can optimize cybersecurity, the opportunities & challenges of AI in cybersecurity, regulatory bodies, and strategies to merge these fields.