Intelligent CISO Issue 82 | Page 28

EDITOR ’ S question

RYAN COX , HEAD OF AI AT SYNECHRON
he potential of the UK government ’ s

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AI policy to drive innovation is clearly an exciting development . With the correct support , AI has the scope to supercharge the country ’ s economy , businesses and people . Prioritising Digital Transformation using AI will help speed positive societal changes .
In our own work with AI , both with employees and clients , we ’ ve seen AI significantly streamline operations , which is a harbinger of what is to come for other companies , government departments and institutions .
For instance , our HR team has saved more than 350 hours per month , our software engineers have seen
The potential of the UK government ’ s AI policy to drive innovation is clearly an exciting development .
up to 60 % of productivity gains and investment banking clients have experienced a 50 % reduction in research time using our AI tools . This is only a small example of the productivity gains that the UK government can expect to see in the future .
RICHARD ORANGE , VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES , EMEA , ABNORMAL SECURITY
he increased adoption of AI is very

T welcome , and the announcement highlights its transformative potential across industries . In our own experience , organisations that adopt AI into their cybersecurity controls can realise significant efficiencies by removing manual , repetitive tasks

Organisations that adopt AI into their cybersecurity controls can realise significant efficiencies . to allow teams to redeploy onto much highervalue activities .
The government is right to prioritise safeguards alongside AI adoption . With plans to unlock public data and build sovereign computing capacity , it is critical to implement advanced cybersecurity countermeasures to protect sensitive systems and data .
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business processes , we must also prepare for emerging threats , particularly those created by malicious AI . Good AI , such as advanced threat detection systems , is vital to countering these risks and ensuring the safety of our systems . The government ’ s call for innovation-friendly regulation and its investment in AI growth zones provide a strong foundation .
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