Future of Identity Protection in the Age of AI

There is still a great deal of alarm over who stands to lose their job to automation and artificial intelligence. From call center operators to junior data analysts, there will almost certainly be some losses in the years ahead. But when it comes to identity protection and AI, the question is not “Who is going to lose their job to artificial intelligence?” The real question is “Who should lose their job to artificial intelligence?”

When AI Should Replace Routine Roles

If AI could prevent identity theft better than certain cybersecurity specialists, then it stands to reason those specialists should lose their jobs to AI. It is not possible for AI to get distracted, ignore a known issue, or abdicate duties that are part of its programmed responsibilities. In 2025, those programmed responsibilities now include reasoning, patch generation, and in many cases automated remediation.

Modern identity protection requires speed and constant ...