Paper 2026/1006

Current trends in AI-Aided Cryptography

Sebastian Kavalir, Sopras Steria SE

Gero Knoblauch, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Alexander Wiesmaier, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Abstract

Research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptography is expanding, but existing surveys often focus on specific techniques or provide only high-level overviews without cross-domain comparison. This paper presents a trend analysis across major subfields of AI-aided cryptography. We review 90 publications from 2021–2025 and complement them with call for papers from journals, conferences, and public tenders. The results show uneven coverage: cryptanalysis and hashing dominate, while protocols, encryption, and post-quantum cryptography are less explored. We outline emerging gaps and likely growth areas to support future research prioritization.

@misc{cryptoeprint:2026/1006,
      author = {Tobias Höbbel and Sebastian Kavalir and Gero Knoblauch and Alexander Wiesmaier},
      title = {Current trends in {AI}-Aided Cryptography},
      howpublished = {Cryptology {ePrint} Archive, Paper 2026/1006},
      year = {2026},
      url = {https://eprint.iacr.org/2026/1006}
}