Introduction: Understanding the Growing Cybersecurity Challenges in the AI Era Hackers are getting smarter, and so are the tools they use. Before artificial intelligence took off, computer security teams were already fighting an uphill battle. Old tricks like phishing emails, ransomware attacks, and data leaks kept IT teams busy day and night. Security systems had to keep up with more devices, cloud services, and remote work. Many companies were already stretched thin, using rules and systems built for yesterday’s threats. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) is making things even harder. AI can help defenders, but it also gives hackers new ways to break in. As AI gets baked into more apps, websites, and networks, it opens new back doors and weak spots. Old security tricks often miss these AI-powered attacks. This article digs into why traditional cybersecurity just can’t keep up anymore—and what needs to change if we want to stay safe in the age of AI [Source: MIT Technology Review].…