King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
King Charles III has issued a warning regarding the evolving tactics of malicious online actors using automated technologies to threaten security and trust. In a letter to the National Cyber Security Centre, he emphasized the need for strong cybersecurity to protect democratic institutions.
Why it matters
High-level warnings from heads of state regarding AI-driven cyber threats underscore the growing geopolitical importance of digital security.
Image source, Lesley Martin/PA Wire Image caption, The King has previously warned of the "existential dangers" posed by AI
King Charles III has warned of the challenges disinformation and other "hostile online activity" pose to trust and security in the digital age.
The comments, made in a letter to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to mark its 10th anniversary, spoke of "malicious actors" continuing to "evolve their tactics by using automated technologies".
"From threats to our international order, to the need to balance the risks and opportunities of powerful new technologies, strong cyber security is fundamental to making the online environment safer and more resilient," he wrote.
Last month, the King warned AI executives of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands.
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