This article from MIT Technology Review explores two major themes in artificial intelligence. First, it examines how AI is being leveraged by cybercriminals to create more sophisticated and scalable attacks, including advanced phishing campaigns and automated vulnerability discovery. Second, it discusses the parallel development of secure AI assistants designed to help defend against these threats, highlighting the ongoing arms race in cybersecurity. The piece provides a balanced look at the dual-use nature of AI advancements in the security domain. Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/12/1132819/the-download-ai-enhanced-cybercrime-and-secure-ai-assistants/