We Need to Pace AI Development. We Can't Pace AI Defense
Arctic Wolf Networks, Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Arctic Wolf argues defenders cannot slow down even if AI development pace is deliberately moderated.
Arctic Wolf responds to arguments for slowing frontier AI development by pointing out that defensive security work has no equivalent option.
The post notes that attackers already use AI for reconnaissance, phishing, and exploit development regardless of any voluntary pacing agreements.
It argues that defenders must adopt AI at full speed to avoid a widening asymmetry. The piece connects this to practical guidance on where security teams should be deploying AI in detection and response today.