AI AGENTS TO GUARD EV CHARGERS FROM THEFT

The proposed system uses AI agents to monitor EV charging stations and detect unauthorized access, tampering, and energy diversion attempts. The technology addresses growing security concerns as EV charging networks expand globally. Energy theft from public chargers has become an increasing problem, with bad actors bypassing payment systems or damaging equipment to access power. The AI agents work by analyzing charging patterns, identifying anomalies, and triggering alerts when suspicious activity occurs. The system also protects critical energy infrastructure by preventing overloads and cascading failures that could result from coordinated attacks on multiple chargers. Researchers say the approach offers real-time threat detection without requiring extensive manual monitoring. The development comes as countries invest heavily in EV infrastructure to meet climate targets. Securing these networks is essential to ensuring their reliability and preventing costly damage to both individual chargers and the grid systems they depend on.