Latest coverage for Artificial Intelligence

New Working Group Launched After 2 Failed Attempts to Resolve AI Training ImpasseThe U.K. government on Wednesday began its latest round of talks between creative owners and the artificial intelligence sector to work out a potential deal on the use of copyrighted content to train AI models. The discussions follow two previous failed attempts.

House, Senate Versions of 2026 NDAA Offer Competing Approaches to CyberWashington is wagering that future conflicts will unfold as much in cyberspace as on the battlefield, with House and Senate lawmakers unveiling dueling drafts of a nearly $900 billion defense bill that spotlights needs for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence technology.

Also: Train Hack Risks Outed by CISA Alert; AI Comprehension Issues Won't Go AwayIn this week's update, four ISMG editors discussed the potential global implications of the Seychelles Commercial Bank data breach; the real-world threat of train hacks following an alert about a critical railway vulnerability; and growing concerns around AI's "comprehension problem."

Despite Billion-Dollar Bets, Tangible Returns Are Still Elusive for Global FirmsAs enterprises pour billions into generative AI, many struggle to translate hype into measurable returns on investment. From data prep costs and hallucination risk to poor implementation and organizational inertia, experts say the real payoff may still be years away.

Why do AI agents require new identity governance approaches and the current controls not enough?

COO Francis deSouza Explains Google Cloud's Push for Unified Multi-Cloud SecurityCOO Francis deSouza shares insights into Google Cloud’s security priorities as it pursues the $32 billion acquisition of Wiz. He explains the need for seamless multi-cloud protection, the value of Mandiant's threat intelligence, and how AI is changing threat detection and response at scale.

5G OT Security Summit Speakers on Delicate Balance Between Innovation, Cyber RiskDigital transformation - which now includes a convergence of cloud-based applications, AI and OT systems - introduces new threat vectors particularly as legacy systems struggle to adapt. Speakers at the 5G OT Security Summit discussed cyber defenses and policies and for securing OT systems.

Experts Aim to Probe How AI Models Reason, and Why It MattersAI researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Anthropic and others have urged deeper study into chain-of-thought monitoring, a technique to track how reasoning models arrive at answers. Their joint paper warns that transparency may erode if not prioritized.

Former Inspector Reviews Sector's Take on AI, Zero Trust, Vulnerability ManagementSecuring U.S. nuclear infrastructure remains a hot-button topic, especially because it remains an attractive cyberattack target for nation-state adversaries. Former regulatory inspector Mark Rorabaugh, president of InfraShield, details the current state of the sector's cybersecurity posture.

Security Leaders Need Deep Observability to Balance Innovation and RiskOrganizations face mounting pressure to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining robust security controls across hybrid cloud environments where traditional tools fall short. This World AI Appreciation Day, it's time to challenge the assumption that rapid innovation comes at the cost of security.

Startup Raises $30M, Uses Risk Intelligence to Preempt Reconnaissance AttacksFormer FireEye and Mandiant leader John Watters unveils iCounter, a new cyber risk intelligence startup focused on targeted attacks and AI-enabled adversaries. Backed by Syn Ventures, the firm aims to transform threat detection with deeper visibility into attacker reconnaissance.

Analysts Warn White House Chip Reversal Threatens US AI DominancePresident Donald Trump has reportedly reversed a U.S. policy restricting Nvidia chips critical to artificial intelligence technology development from being exported to China in a move that experts say could undercut the U.S. lead in the burgeoning emerging technology market.

How OpenAI Lost, Google Hedged and Cognition AI Bought AI Coding Start-Up WindsurfAs with any story about AI start-ups, the acquisition of Windsurf AI happened at lightning speed. In just a couple of weeks, major Silicon Valley players took a close look at the four-year-old AI-assisted coding vendor, and ultimately Google and Cognition AI ended up with parts of the company.

The flood of new artificial intelligence tools, including those to help cybersecurity teams, can overwhelm healthcare CISOs and their security staff, fueling "AI fatigue" that in itself can create additional cyber risk, said Drew Henderson and Jon Hilton, practice leaders at consulting firm LBMC.

AI Coding Assistants May Hinder, Not Help, Experienced DevelopersIf AI coding tools were meant to be the espresso shot of developer productivity, a recent study suggests they might actually be more like decaf - offering the aroma of efficiency without the buzz, based on findings from a nonprofit AI research group.

CEO Doug Merritt: GenAI, Workload Sprawl Raise Zero Trust Stakes for AviatrixAviatrix is addressing cloud network security gaps with its new Cloud Native Security Fabric. CEO Doug Merritt says companies need zero trust across ephemeral workloads, especially with agentic AI multiplying data pathways. The company’s pivot includes a new C-suite and product strategy overhaul.

$238M Funding Round to Support Private POPs, Co-Piloted Policy and Global ReachCato Networks raised $238 million at a $4.8 billion valuation to accelerate AI integration into SASE. Co-founder and CEO Shlomo Kramer says AI will streamline security operations, improve agility and help secure generative AI workloads and business-critical systems.

Claroty's Yaniv Vardi: AI-Enabled Attackers Push Cyber-Physical Systems to the EdgeClaroty is strengthening its public sector offerings as hostile nation-state actors adopt sabotage tactics. CEO Yaniv Vardi says AI is accelerating adversary capabilities, requiring defenders to shift from visibility to action and reduce risks across connected cyber-physical systems.