AI and APIs have a symbiotic relationship. APIs power AI by providing the necessary data and functionality, while AI enhances API security through advanced threat detection and automated responses. In 2023, 83% of Internet traffic traveled through APIs, but there was a 21% increase in API-related vulnerabilities in Q3 2024, severely impacting AI. The relationship between AI and APIs expands capabilities while simultaneously increasing potential vulnerabilities. Read on to learn more about the interplay between AI, APIs, and API security and how Wallarm fits into the equation. What are AI-Powered APIs? When we think of AI today, we often think of the latest generation of generative AI tools, but they are just one kind of AI. AI-Powered APIs refer to Application Programming Interfaces that incorporate artificial intelligence capabilities. These can include: Machine Learning APIs : Interfaces that provide access to pre-trained machine learning models for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, or predictive analytics. Generative AI APIs : APIs that offer access to large language models or other generative AI systems, such as those used for text generation, code completion, or image creation. AI-Enhanced Traditional APIs : Conventional APIs that have been augmented with AI capabilities to improve performance, security, or functionality. AI and APIs: New Threats, Old Vulnerabilities The integration of AI into APIs has created a complex security landscape,…Read More
