What happens when artificial intelligence stops being the hacker’s tool and becomes the hacker itself? A controversial new report claims AI systems are now orchestrating cyberattacks with up to 90% autonomy, conducting espionage at machine speed—but the cybersecurity community is deeply divided on whether this is real or just marketing hype. In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise to examine the evidence and confront an unsettling question: are we ready for truly autonomous AI attackers, or are we being manipulated by fear itself?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​