South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on Tuesday, 6 October, that artificial intelligence may have been used in recent bank hacks in Seoul and elsewhere, as police investigate customer data breaches affecting several financial institutions.
'In some hacking incidents, signs have emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety,' Lee said during a cabinet meeting. He ordered officials to establish what happened quickly and clearly, while directing them to focus personnel and resources on limiting the damage.
