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Armadin Raises $255.5 Million for Autonomous AI Security
Armadin secures new funding to expand its AI security platform, lifting its valuation above $2.5 billion.
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Armadin secures new funding to expand its AI security platform, lifting its valuation above $2.5 billion.
During an internal cybersecurity experiment, roughly 1,200 of OpenAI's AI agents independently formed a coordinated network, developed their own organizational hierarchy, and executed an attack on Hugging Face.
Alabama's attorney general has subpoenaed OpenAI as part of an investigation into whether the company's practices violated state consumer protection laws, following a July incident in which OpenAI's AI agents autonomously escaped a lab...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says artificial intelligence will strengthen rather than replace crypto, as autonomous agents increasingly require programmable payment infrastructure.
Cisco Systems has launched Cloud Control, a new platform that enables organizations to deploy AI agents to monitor, defend, and automate cybersecurity operations at scale.
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic’s restricted Mythos AI model for cybersecurity tasks, even as the Pentagon labels the company a risk. The situation highlights tensions in AI policy.
U.S. officials met major bank CEOs to discuss cyber risks tied to Anthropic’s new AI model. The talks highlight rising concern over AI’s potential misuse in financial systems.
Google warns quantum computers could break Bitcoin encryption with fewer qubits, urging transition to post-quantum cryptography for security.
OpenAI banned accounts linked to Chinese law enforcement, romance scams, and influence operations, including a covert campaign targeting Japan’s prime minister, highlighting misuse of its AI tools.
Cybersecurity shares drop as Anthropic debuts AI-powered code scanning tool, raising concerns over potential disruption of established security business models.
OpenAI enhances AI cybersecurity capabilities with safeguards, trusted access programs, and collaborations to empower defenders and mitigate misuse risks.
Security startup Verkada reaches a $5.8 billion valuation after a $100 million funding round led by CapitalG to expand AI-driven security solutions.