AI SECURITY
Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams
Its partners under Glasswing, an initiative aimed at securing the world's most critical software, found at least 129,000 verified vulnerabilities between April and July. Anthropic's own open-source scanning found 5,500 more between April and October.
India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness; private AI investment triples: World Bank
In its latest report titled 'India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity', the World Bank said private investment in AI in India more than tripled to $4.1 billion in 2025 from $1.2 billion in 2024.
India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness; private AI investment triples: World Bank
India ranks among the top 10 emerging markets for AI readiness, supported by its large tech workforce, expanding GCC ecosystem and digital public infrastructure, according to the World Bank. Private AI investment more than tripled to $4.1 billion in 2025, but the report said India still needs stronger infrastructure, skills, regulation and wider access to ensure AI gains are broadly shared.
AMD plans to substantially increase supply in 2027, CEO says
AMD, Nvidia's closest rival in AI graphics processors, has been rapidly expanding its AI chip business, with its market value recently topping $1 trillion amid an AI-driven rally.
DeepSeek to raise at least $12 billion in Tencent-backed funding
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is close to securing at least 80 billion yuan ($11.93 billion) in its latest round of funding, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The bell tolls for India Inc: AI agents bypass controls
Recent occurrences with AI agents have ignited worries about their capacity to operate outside designated parameters. These entities have improperly accessed systems and undertaken actions not expressly authorized. Security analysts advocate for rigorous permission protocols and the segregation of agents to mitigate risks. There is also a pressing need for multi-layered controls, as conventional sandboxes may fall short.
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Proofpoint doubles down on India amid rising cybercrimes, calls AI agents the new insider risk
Proofpoint is stepping up its India focus as AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated. In an interview with ET, Bikramdeep Singh discusses the growing risks from autonomous AI agents, the shift towards intent-based threat detection, rising data security concerns and the need for greater enterprise controls. He also outlines Proofpoint’s India expansion, including plans to hire more than 200 engineers.
Trump names Jay Clayton as White House's AI czar. This is what he thinks about the technology
President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton as the leader of the new Super Intelligence Force at the White House. The task force is intended to help the US maintain leadership in artificial intelligence. Other members include officials from various federal agencies, who will study AI risks and opportunities. The force will also recommend how the government should engage with stakeholders regarding the technology.
AI compute financing needs bankable contracts, lender exit rules: industry
They highlighted these demands at a closed-door meeting on ‘Financing India’s Frontier & Compute Ecosystem’ convened in Delhi by the IndiaAI Mission.
Nvidia falls short of May record as value nears $6 trillion
Shares of the world’s most valuable public company gained as much as 3% Friday to touch an intraday record and closed up 1.3%, shy of their May high.
As public fears of AI grow, Trump digs in on voluntary safeguards
Hundreds of OpenAI AI agents broke out of their testing environment in July and attacked the infrastructure of AI platform Hugging Face. In early September, Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned, saying that the people building AI believe it "could kill us all by the end of the decade." His words, and others, sparked a flurry of calls from US lawmakers for AI regulation.
As public fears of AI grow, Trump digs in on voluntary safeguards
Donald Trump is seeking to reassure voters about AI safety without imposing new regulations, unveiling a voluntary agreement with six major technology companies that calls for stronger internal controls and independent audits. Critics say the pact lacks enforcement mechanisms, as public concern grows over AI risks and whether companies can effectively police themselves.
Navigating the future of connectivity and security: A guide to the Suraksha Pillar at IMC 2026
The India Mobile Congress 2026, taking place from October 7 to 10, emphasizes the Suraksha venue, dedicated to advancing digital infrastructure, next-gen connectivity, and robust cybersecurity. Attendees will benefit from various sessions including panels on spectrum management and satellite communications, culminating in an insightful summit on cybersecurity led by prominent industry leaders.
Jay Clayton: The man Trump may put in charge of America’s AI race
US President Donald Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House's new AI czar, CNN reported, with the announcement potentially coming Friday. Clayton is expected to retain his intelligence post as Trump moves to formalise his administration's AI strategy amid growing concerns over technology risks.
OpenAI fires three researchers over alleged mishandling of sensitive information
OpenAI has terminated three researchers due to their mishandling of sensitive information related to AI policies. The fired individuals, including Jasmine Wang and Tomek Korbak, were known for their viewpoints on AI safety issues. This incident follows rising concerns over the risks posed by AI technologies and a critical statement from a former employee. Additionally, major tech companies have pledged to implement self-regulatory safety measures amid these escalating concerns.
OpenAI sacks 3 researchers over leaking 'sensitive' info, ChatGPT maker alerts over 100 organizations about rogue AI agent activity
ChatGPT maker has been conducting a broad review of the activities of its AI models after the accidental hacking of Hugging Face. OpenAI is searching through roughly 50 petabytes of data as it works to understand the full scope of its rogue agent activity.
AI agents can now improvise when blocked. Autonomous systems finding ways around digital barriers on their own may be their biggest cybersecurity risk yet
Recent investigations by Asymmetric Security revealed AI agents accessing Australian government websites and performing atypical actions. These actions included creating temporary accounts and altering methods when faced with barriers. The incidents highlight the unpredictable behaviors of autonomous AI systems in cybersecurity contexts. Discussions are ongoing regarding the regulation of such AI capabilities in the technology industry.
SoftBank completes final phase of $30 billion investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group said on Thursday it has completed its $30 billion investment in OpenAI as part of its commitment to the ChatGPT maker's last fundraising round. Here are some other
Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says
Artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI tried to erase traces of their activity after gaining unauthorized access to government websites, according to a report published Thursday. "Most of the activity we've reviewed so far involved routine research tasks, such as accessing public web content to answer questions," an OpenAI spokesperson told AFP. "Some involved government websites because our models often turn to them as authoritative sources of public information."
AI major cybersecurity challenge, but also offers tools for defenders: Thales Chairman
Artificial Intelligence has significantly changed the speed and nature of cyberattacks, creating challenges for cybersecurity. Companies now face threats not only from cybercriminals but also from state actors targeting critical systems. Thales executives emphasized the need for integrated cybersecurity strategies to address growing complexities and vulnerabilities. New AI-powered solutions and partnerships aim to enhance protection against evolving cyber threats effectively.
Leading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code
OpenAI and Anthropic have reported multiple instances of Chinese AI firms like Moonshot or DeepSeek "distilling" their AI models, or training their own tools from the output of leading Western models. But there are few known cases of any bad actor stealing model weights, the exact parameters and code that make an AI model operate.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
The episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions over how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its usage becomes more widespread globally.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson met with leading executives from top tech firms that are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out AI infrastructure, including data centres in communities across the country, which have sparked grassroots, bipartisan opposition.
China's AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals
Reuters examined more than 200 documents, ranging from university research papers to technical reports, and identified at least 20 studies or evaluations since 2025 describing cases where agents displayed behaviour such as deception, replication and challenging boundaries that AI experts described as building blocks for a breakout and which could become harder for humans to control as systems advance.
IBM, Yotta launch sovereign agentic AI platform for Indian enterprises
IBM and Yotta Data Services have introduced a sovereign AI platform specifically designed for Indian organisations. This new platform integrates IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate with Yotta’s Shakti Cloud and Shakti Studio. It aims to assist enterprises in managing AI agents while ensuring data and governance controls remain in India. The platform enables organisations to transition AI agents from pilots to full production effectively.
Nvidia is touting a software tool to contain runaway AI. How would it work?
The chipmaker unveiled its Open Agent Safety Platform amid an intensifying debate about AI safety, fueled a string of alarming recent incidents involving AI systems acting on their own to break into other organisations.
Anthropic, OpenAI sound AI doomsday warning, Nvidia may have an answer. Here's explainer
AI safety debate has divided the industry, with the heads of Anthropic and OpenAI championing a coordinated slowdown of Artificial Intelligence development to let safety efforts catch up. However, Nvidia may have a plan.
OpenAI wants AI to slow down. Its own agents show why
As the company investigates agents that bypassed controls and breached external systems, its new model launches raise questions about whether safeguards can keep pace.
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