Axis Capital Holdings Limited has released new research examining the impact of artificial intelligence $(AI)$ on the evolving cyber risk landscape. The survey, which gathered insights from 500 CEOs and CISOs in the U.S. and U.K., highlights AI's dual role as both a driver of operational efficiency and a source of unprecedented cyber threats. Key findings reveal that AI-driven attacks are seen as the top emerging cyber risk, with nearly 82% of respondents planning to boost their cybersecurity budgets in the coming year. The report also points to generational and regional differences in attitudes: younger executives and U.S. leaders express higher confidence in AI's ability to enhance cyber defenses compared to their older and U.K. counterparts. Despite optimism about AI's potential, three-quarters of those surveyed anticipate reducing cybersecurity headcount due to productivity gains from AI-based tools, underscoring the technology's complex influence on the industry.

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