As the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris approach, event organizers are ramping up their defenses against potential cyber security threats. With the rise of automation, launching cyberattacks has become increasingly easy over the past decade. However, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to counter these threats.
AI-powered companies like Visual Edge IT, which specializes in risk mitigation, can provide valuable insights for large-scale international events. Although not directly involved with the Olympics, cyber security expert Peter Avery of Visual Edge IT suggests that a solid incident response plan is crucial in the event of a cyber attack.
Avery stresses the importance of thinking of safety as defensive depth rather than defensive layers. It advises organizations to be prepared for when, not if, a cyber attack occurs. This involves having a contingency plan and conducting bench tests to simulate potential scenarios and their impacts.
AI technology also has the potential to combat disinformation, which often fuels cyberattacks. For example, Blackbird.AI has developed an AI-based narrative intelligence platform called Constellation. This platform identifies narratives derived from misinformation, analyzes them, measures the level of risk and adds context. This process provides clarity and helps in making critical decisions.
The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has also expressed the need for a responsible adoption of AI in sports. In April, the IOC shared its AI plan, which includes identifying talent, personalizing training and improving the fairness of the courts. Bach emphasized the importance of responsibly exploiting the potential of AI to ensure the uniqueness and relevance of the Olympic Games.
As the world prepares for the Summer Olympics, which begin on July 26 and conclude on August 11, a focus on cybersecurity and the responsible use of AI will be paramount to ensuring a safe event and successful
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