AI and Manipulation: How Technology Affects Human Security

AI and Manipulation: How Technology Affects Human Security

In recent years, the use of AI to manipulate people has increased significantly. Social engineering, AI-generated voice clones and deepfakes are increasingly used to obtain secret information or deceive people. The article *Darknet Diaries English: The Art of Manipulation – Part 2* describes how such technologies are used to gain trust and exploit security gaps. It becomes clear that human susceptibility to such attacks is often the vulnerability that is exploited.

The threat of AI-enabled manipulation is not only a topic of security research, but also a challenge for the IT infrastructure. An article in *heise+* discusses whether AI tools are able to find vulnerabilities in networks like 10.0.0.4 and create reports. Although AI can be potentially helpful here, the danger remains that it will also be used to compromise systems. The article highlights the need to carefully monitor and control AI tools to identify both opportunities and risks.

Another aspect is the use of AI in the software development process. The article *Software Testing: Using Claude and Codex to Develop Software on Steroids* shows how AI agents like Claude and Codex can accelerate the development of software and improve quality. Self-improvement and code review make the development process more efficient. However, there is also the danger that AI tools are misused to create security gaps or endanger existing systems.

The investments in AI in Germany, as described in the article *28.7 billion euros: Germany spends as much on AI as never before*, show how strongly the industry is growing. German companies are investing heavily in AI in 2026 to accelerate processes and improve products. These investments could both help improve security and create new risks if AI is not used properly.

## What this means for users The AI modules and security infrastructure in xynap can help detect and prevent AI manipulation.