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Critical infrastructure is racing to adopt AI. Why visibility must come first

Published

11 September 2026

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technology

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Industrial

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United States

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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

AI adoption in critical infrastructure is advancing rapidly, outpacing the development of security monitoring and operational visibility. State-backed cyber adversaries are actively targeting and mapping operational technology control systems, creating urgent risk scenarios that require strong AI governance and enhanced system transparency.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.

◆ The Wire takeaway

AI control systems invite new attack vectors inside critical infrastructure, creating urgent needs for visibility tools that reveal threats before damage. You must prioritise gaining control over OT environments now or face disruptions that cannot be traced or contained.

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1 source · 11 Sep 2026

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