Hackers are running riot with AI, and its makers see a cyber-security opportunity

Summary

Hackers are using AI to run riot, and OpenAI and Anthropic, the companies that make these AI systems, see a big business opportunity in cyber-security, according to reports published on November 1 and November 2, 2026. The reports rest on the same core point, and the articles provided contain no further figures or quotes.

Timeline

1. The Economist

   1 Nov 2026, 21:41 UTCSource ↗

   The Economist reports that hackers are running riot with AI and that OpenAI and Anthropic spy a big opportunity in cyber-security.

2. Hindustan Times

   2 Nov 2026, 03:45 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports, under the headline "Hackers are running riot with AI. Its makers want to cash in", that hackers are running riot with AI and that OpenAI and Anthropic spy a big opportunity in cyber-security.