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Don’t hunt the fool’s gold in the AI gold rush

In the rush to experiment and deploy, many organisations overlook basic cybersecurity hygiene.

    • Organisations must treat AI adoption not as a standalone initiative but as part of a
broader cybersecurity strategy.
    • Organisations must treat AI adoption not as a standalone initiative but as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy. PHOTO: PIXABAY
    Published Wed, Dec 24, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is the new gold, and businesses are racing to stake their claim. From generating insights to unlocking new efficiencies, organisations across industries are betting on AI to drive growth and innovation.

    Yet, the true value of AI isn’t the algorithms themselves, but the data that fuels them.

    Intellectual property, customer records, and operational knowledge are the most valuable data assets that give companies their edge. And like gold, they must be guarded carefully.

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