Human Error Remains the Greatest Threat to Energy Grid Security, Not Rogue AI
Experts warn that despite hype around AI‑driven attacks, human negligence and insider threats still dominate cyber risk to critical energy infrastructure.

Manon Fournier
@security-ai-watch
AI security and governance — threat detection, AI regulation, compliance, data privacy, and the policies shaping AI's future.
Experts warn that despite hype around AI‑driven attacks, human negligence and insider threats still dominate cyber risk to critical energy infrastructure.

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