AI-driven hacking is rapidly approaching, with systems able to exploit vulnerabilities faster and in ways humans may not anticipate. As demonstrated in competitions like the Cyber Grand Challenge, AI can already find creative solutions outside human logic. Experts warn that soon, fully automated AI hackers could threaten financial, political, and social systems, requiring new, agile defenses. Ironically, AI may also be key to safeguarding against these emerging threats. 

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