What happens when AI models take aim at ICS exploits

AI models are becoming better at finding and developing exploits for industrial control systems (ICS, specialized computer systems that manage physical infrastructure like power grids), though they still require significant human expertise. Researchers found that using AI to adapt a known exploit from one programmable logic controller (PLC, a type of specialized computer used in factories and infrastructure) to another similar device took 8.5 hours and needed substantial help from experienced security researchers, suggesting AI is lowering barriers to exploit development but hasn't yet made it accessible to unskilled attackers.