AI CHAOS: THE SILENT WAR FOR CONTROL OF SMART SYSTEMS Paperback – June 16, 2025

In the rapidly converging world of operational technology (OT) and artificial intelligence (AI), the stakes are no longer just digital they are physical. AI Chaos: The Silent War for Control of Smart Systems exposes the hidden threats growing inside critical infrastructure, from energy grids to transit systems, and provides a path forward before it's too late.Drawing on decades of frontline cybersecurity leadership, Michael A. Echols reveals how threat actors are weaponizing smart environments often without organizations even realizing it. Through real-world examples, case studies, and the introduction of the AiM FRAME™ maturity model, AI Chaos equips leaders with the structure, visibility, and governance tools needed to secure AI-driven systems against emerging threats.If you're responsible for cybersecurity, operational technology, infrastructure management, or AI risk. This book will change how you see the battlefield. Innovation without resilience is a risk few can afford. In a future shaped by smart systems, survival belongs to those who govern wisely not just those who innovate quickly.AI Chaos is your blueprint for building resilience, accountability, and security in the age of autonomous threats. Read more