At the **Monaco Cybersecurity Summit**, experts focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence, or AI, in both attacking and defending digital systems. Discussions centered on how AI is being used as a tool to enhance cybersecurity efforts and, at the same time, to launch more sophisticated cyber threats. Vincent Strubel, head of France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), described AI as a "multiplier of force," emphasizing that while it enhances existing capabilities, it does not create entirely new types of attacks that were previously impossible. Bertrand Le Piolot, director of cybersecurity at FDJ United, noted that AI-generated attack methods are not a new concept but have evolved to be faster and more autonomous. General Patrick Touak, who oversees the French military’s cyber command, expressed surprise at how quickly AI has amplified the scale and speed of cyberattacks, making them more difficult to detect and respond to. Jérôme Renoux, vice-president of Akamai France, highlighted a sharp rise in the number and complexity of AI-driven attacks. He pointed out that bots—software programs designed to perform automated tasks—are becoming increasingly intelligent and capable of mimicking human behavior, which helps them avoid detection by cybersecurity systems. This evolution has made it harder for defenders to distinguish between real users and automated threats. Despite the rise in AI-driven attacks, global data exchange volumes have not seen a significant increase since the peak during the pandemic. AI and bots are using available bandwidth more efficiently, but this has not led to a noticeable rise in overall internet traffic. This suggests that while AI is making attacks more sophisticated, it is not necessarily overwhelming existing network infrastructures.