01286nas a2200121   4500000000100000008004100001260001500042100001400057245012900071856005900200520089100259022001401150       2021                            d  c2021-02-231 aFnu Jimmy00aEmerging Threats: The Latest Cybersecurity Risks and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Cybersecurity Defenses  uhttps://vipublisher.com/index.php/vij/article/view/2923 aThis research article undertakes a comprehensive examination of the prevailing cybersecurity risks, while also delving into the transformative  potential  of  AI  in  ameliorating  these  perilous  hazards.  Through  a  meticulous  review  of extant  literature  and  insightful  case  studies,  the  article  meticulously  delineates  emergent  cyber  threats, elucidating  the  manifold applications  of  AI  in  the  realms  of  threat  detection,  prevention,  and  incident response.Furthermore,  this  research  endeavor  meticulously  elucidates  the  intricate  nexus  of  challenges  and limitations  inherent  within  AI-powered  cybersecurity  systems,  encompassing  ethical  quandaries  and technical  impediments.  By  delineating  these  complexities,  the  article  endeavors  to  foster  a  nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between AI and cybersecurity.  a2321-3418