The CEO of the largest oil company sees AI as a danger on an unprecedented scale.
At the international cybersecurity Forum held on November 1 and 2 in Saudi Arabia, the head of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, spoke publicly about the new challenges in the field of cyber threats related to the development of generative artificial intelligence. Amin Nasser called for international cooperation to counter the "dark side" of artificial intelligence.
In his speech, the head of Saudi Aramco stressed that the energy industry is an attractive target for cyber attacks, and the introduction of the latest technologies, including generative AI, only increases this threat. He emphasized that large-scale disruptions in energy supplies can instantly have significant consequences for the entire world.
Nasser said that before fully implementing generative AI, a thorough analysis of potential threats and vulnerabilities that industries planning to use this technology may face is necessary.
Recalling the aftermath of the Shamoon viper attacks that affected Saudi Aramco back in 2012, Nasser stressed the need for global cooperation to ensure collective security, including setting international standards and best practices. He expressed the opinion that the fight against cyber threats should not fall on the shoulders of one person or sector.
Concluding his speech, the head of Saudi Aramco said: "Our collective security requires close cooperation of all stakeholders, both at the regional and global levels."
Such statements clearly reflect the growing concern about cybersecurity issues in the global energy industry and show the importance of joint action in the fight against various types of cyber threats.
At the international cybersecurity Forum held on November 1 and 2 in Saudi Arabia, the head of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, spoke publicly about the new challenges in the field of cyber threats related to the development of generative artificial intelligence. Amin Nasser called for international cooperation to counter the "dark side" of artificial intelligence.
In his speech, the head of Saudi Aramco stressed that the energy industry is an attractive target for cyber attacks, and the introduction of the latest technologies, including generative AI, only increases this threat. He emphasized that large-scale disruptions in energy supplies can instantly have significant consequences for the entire world.
Nasser said that before fully implementing generative AI, a thorough analysis of potential threats and vulnerabilities that industries planning to use this technology may face is necessary.
Recalling the aftermath of the Shamoon viper attacks that affected Saudi Aramco back in 2012, Nasser stressed the need for global cooperation to ensure collective security, including setting international standards and best practices. He expressed the opinion that the fight against cyber threats should not fall on the shoulders of one person or sector.
Concluding his speech, the head of Saudi Aramco said: "Our collective security requires close cooperation of all stakeholders, both at the regional and global levels."
Such statements clearly reflect the growing concern about cybersecurity issues in the global energy industry and show the importance of joint action in the fight against various types of cyber threats.
