# Get ready for a wave of AI hacking public services

An episode of [The Big Tech Show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1325667441), 27 Oct 2026, 29 min.

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AI could soon make cyber-attacks on public services far more frequent, with Ireland potentially facing serious disruption to everything from healthcare to banking and transport. Adrian speaks to Peter Tanham, analyst at TheState.ie, former founder, political strategist and recently departed Meta global data policy executive, about why AI is changing the hacking game, how exposed our computer systems really are and why the HSE cyber-attack of 2021 could offer a warning of what lies ahead. Is it time to stop hoping for the best and start preparing for the worst? Why you can trust the Irish Independent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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