Adapting to AI-driven bot threats

Bots were once simple tools — tiny bits of code built to automate menial digital tasks. But today’s bots are far from basic. In fact, many are dangerously intelligent. Today’s AI-powered bots use machine learning and natural language processing to better understand and interact with systems, bypassing traditional security defenses like CAPTCHA with higher sophistication.

Bots increasingly target government entities whose sprawling digital ecosystems and often outdated security infrastructure present high-value targets for adversaries seeking to disrupt services, steal data or undermine trust. As bots continue to evolve, the risk to the government grows. Combating these threats requires more than reactive defenses. It demands modernization, cross-sector collaboration, and proactive threat intelligence.