AI Skepticism and Caveats

AIW04 AI Vulnerabilities in 2025: Exploring the Darker Sides of Generative AI

11/19/2025

9:30am - 10:45am

Level: Introductory to Intermediate

Andreas Erben

CTO for MR and Applied AI

daenet

As generative AI becomes deeply embedded in enterprise systems, so too do the risks of misuse, exploitation, and system failure. Whether through malicious intent or simple oversight, AI-powered applications can expose organizations to unexpected vulnerabilities.

In this session, we’ll take a clear-eyed look at the threat landscape of 2025—from prompt injection and model exploitation to data leakage and system manipulation. You'll gain insights into known attack vectors, including real-world examples, and explore how attackers can exploit poorly aligned models or insufficiently hardened integrations.

We’ll cover both preventive and detective strategies:

  • How to assess vulnerabilities in base models, fine-tuned models, and system prompts
  • How to apply filters, alignment techniques, and custom security layers
  • The role of AI red teaming in uncovering blind spots and simulating real-world attacks

This session is designed for security professionals, developers, and AI architects who want to build resilient, responsible AI systems.

You will learn:

  • The breadth of AI-specific attack vectors you may face in 2025
  • How to test and probe your AI system for hidden vulnerabilities
  • Effective mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and improve safety