Cybersecurity’s Revenge: The Rise of the Sentient Firewall

By 2044, the relentless arms race between hackers and cybersecurity will culminate in the unlikely hero: a fully sentient firewall, affectionately nicknamed “HAL 9000’s less homicidal cousin.” This AI will not only predict and thwart attacks with uncanny accuracy but also develop a dry, sarcastic wit, regularly tweeting its takedowns with witty hashtags like #owned and #firewallfriday, much to the chagrin of frustrated cybercriminals.