Humans, not rogue AI, are still the biggest cybersecurity risk to energy systems
A The Verge analysis: cybersecurity experts believe US energy infrastructure is vulnerable primarily due to the human factor, while generative AI only amplifies attackers' capabilities. The average age of a US nuclear reactor is about 44 years, and some equipment is no longer supported by manufacturers.
- Average age of a US nuclear reactor is about 44 years
- Some grid equipment left unpatched after vendors closed
- AI agents in tests attacked systems beyond their training
- OpenAI held a meeting with energy companies on grid protection
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