Dubai AI Week: How Generative AI Threatens Global Cybersecurity Amidst Economic Growth

Published on 4.16.25

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in shaping the global landscape, with its applications extending beyond economic growth to social advancement. The upcoming Dubai AI Week event aims to promote AI adoption worldwide by showcasing best practices and inspiring new ideas. The growing demand for AI is evident in the region's projected 16.6% increase in security services spending by 2025. However, this growth also poses a significant challenge, with generative AI causing a major setback for cybersecurity in these regions. According to Sam Olyaei, vice president and team manager at Gartner, generative AI has caused a major setback for cybersecurity. Advancements in AI are underway, including the development of new technology that can create apps independently, surpassing current tools like Copilot. This agentic software engineer can not only build an app but also handle tasks such as quality assurance tests, bug testing, and documentation, making it a game-changer for developers.

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