Cyberattacks also often cause significant harm to the public, including physical,232 monetary, 
mental and emotional harms, abuse,233 discrimination, denial of access to key services and 
loss of control over personal data.234 In addition to direct and visible impacts, these harms can 

 

24Frontier AI – Capabilities and Risks 

lead to erosion of trust in digital systems, limiting people’s access to services, preventing 
responsible innovation, and reducing democratic engagement.
Capabilities and risks from frontier AI 