This episode examines the growing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks, highlighting how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. It details the characteristics that make these attacks potent, such as automation, personalization, and adaptability, and categorizes various attack types, including AI-powered social engineering, deepfakes, and adversarial AI attacks. The sources also present real-world examples of these sophisticated threats and discuss the current state of offensive AI tools. Crucially, the text explores how AI can be leveraged for defense, outlining mitigation strategies and future trends in this evolving technological arms race, while also addressing the significant ethical considerations and broader societal impacts of AI in cybersecurity.