Heather Adkins

Heather Adkins, VP of Security Engineering at Google, shares her insights on the emerging threat of autonomous AI hacking. She discusses the term 'AI Hacking Singularity,' weighing the reality against hyperbole. Can AI achieve ‘machine velocity’ exploits without human input? Heather outlines potential worst-case scenarios, from global infrastructure collapses to waves of automated attacks. She also emphasizes the need for redefined defense strategies and the impact on the software supply chain, urging proactive engagement with regulators to navigate this complex threat landscape.