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Humans, not rogue AI, are still the biggest cybersecurity risk to energy systems

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

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Before recent high-profile hacks raised the specter of AI possibly "killing all humans," our energy systems were already disturbingly vulnerable to cyberattack - and the risk is growing.

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  • Reported by The Verge and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:28:15 UTC.

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Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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