Convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Broadcasting: Understanding a New Way of Looking at a Legacy Service

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Broadcasting represents a transformative juncture in multimedia. The forces driving this multidisciplinary synergy are technological advancements reshaping content creation, delivery, and protection. The author will discuss the implications of convergence, analyzing its impact on content production, distribution, and the evolving threat landscape, including customer premises, broadcaster networks, and vendor networks. As broadcasters increasingly rely on AI-driven content production, they must bolster cybersecurity to protect their media and business assets. In addition, customers must be aware of utilizing the existing protection provided by their intelligent televisions. Broadcasters may leverage AI and associated technologies to analyze viewer preferences and behavior, optimizing content curation and delivery. Strong cybersecurity measures are necessary to protect broadcast infrastructure (classified as critical infrastructure by DHS), safeguard viewers’ personal information, and maintain trust in the broadcasting industry. The evolving threat agent landscape further complicates the cybersecurity presence in broadcasting. As AI-driven technologies become integral to media operations, they become attractive targets for malicious actors. Cyberattacks on media organizations, including ransomware, data breaches, and content manipulation, have surged recently. In conclusion, the convergence of AI, Cybersecurity, and Broadcasting is reshaping the media ecosystem. AI-powered content creation and distribution offer new creative possibilities and business models, while cybersecurity becomes paramount to protect against emerging threats.

Henry McKelvey | One Media Technologies | Hunt Valley, Md., United States