Artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to drive a productivity boom across the global economy, but it's also dangerous when placed in the wrong hands. According to a survey conducted by PwC earlier this year, 64% of leading corporate executives think AI will increase cybersecurity risks in their organizations.

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks (PANW 1.26%) recently said it has seen a tenfold increase in email-based phishing attacks over the past year because AI allows malicious actors to rapidly craft realistic content designed to trick corporate employees into handing over sensitive information. So the executives' fears are well founded.