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In an analysis of whether the cybersecurity industry is approaching AI superintelligence, Help Net Security cited Arkose Labs’ research on shifting security budget priorities. The piece noted that AI-powered security solutions now account for 21% of enterprise cybersecurity budgets and are projected to reach 27% by 2026, suggesting meaningful investment even as the industry debates whether those tools are delivering on their promise. The article surveys researchers and practitioners on the gap between AI’s theoretical ceiling and its current operational performance in security contexts.



