Britain's top cyber spy, Anne Keast-Butler, warns that artificial intelligence is being used in new ways that threaten national security. She states that the nation is in a space between peace and war. Russia is actively targeting critical infrastructure and democratic processes. Allies must urgently increase cybersecurity efforts to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an “unstoppable force” weaponized just below traditional warfare levels.

Britain and its allies risk losing a conflict in cyberspace against adversaries such as Russia unless citizens, corporations and governments treat cybersecurity with much greater…