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Prioritise understanding AI security threats, even before productivity: OpenAI's Sam Altman to cos
"If I could recommend only one thing to a company right now to do with AI in the very short term, even more than become super productive with Codex (OpenAI's AI coding tool), it would be to really understand the security threat landscape from AI and mitigate against that," Altman said.
AI is finding software flaws faster, and so are hackers: Inside the PHP scramble
Governments and companies across Europe and Asia have taken services offline while they patch two vulnerabilities that researchers discovered with AI models, as exploitation attempts rise into the millions.
AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say
AI helped drive a doubling of the number of digital flaws discovered year-on-year, according to research due to be published in the coming days by VulnCheck, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence firm.
What is a PHP vulnerability? Security flaws prompt shutdowns of major websites amid global cybersecurity response
Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP have prompted the shutdown of several websites across multiple countries. Cybersecurity teams are actively working to secure these potentially affected systems using emergency fixes provided by the PHP Foundation. Major organizations, including Wikimedia and government sites in Finland and the Netherlands, have taken precautions. Researchers utilized artificial intelligence to identify these security flaws, showcasing both its benefits and risks.
Cloudflare sees millions of exploit attempts after PHP disclosure
Cloud services firm Cloudflare saw millions of exploitation attempts after the public disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in the widely used programming language PHP, CEO Matthew
The internet has an AI problem as machines write more of the web
AI authorship is increasingly evident on English-language webpages after late 2022. Commercial websites show a pronounced pattern of AI-generated content. Language patterns on the web are also subtly shifting due to AI. Bot traffic has now surpassed human traffic across the internet. This trend is driven by AI agents browsing and gathering information online.
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Google’s search monopoly is becoming an AI monopoly
Google's search crawler now feeds its artificial intelligence models, creating an unfair advantage. This strategy accelerates automated internet traffic, surpassing human activity online. Regulators and industry players are pushing for changes to this practice. Google will now allow websites to opt out of AI data usage without search ranking penalties. This shift aims to ensure original content creators are still rewarded for their work.
Cloudflare CEO says Vinod Khosla urged him to oust his cofounders during funding talks
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince claims Vinod Khosla suggested he remove cofounders during 2012 funding talks. Khosla denies this, stating his firm didn't offer investment based on team assessment and called the claims fictional. Cloudflare later secured funding elsewhere at a higher valuation.
AI agents now drive more web traffic than humans — is India any different?
For the first time, artificial intelligence agents have generated more web traffic than humans globally, according to Cloudflare. This shift, driven by the rapid growth of AI agents, means over 57% of HTTP requests now originate from bots, surpassing human activity.
“How to decide which employees AI should replace”: After 20% layoffs, Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince explains his strategy
Cloudflare layoffs: Cloudflare has laid off over 1,100 employees, nearly 20% of its workforce, despite record revenue growth. CEO Matthew Prince in his op-ed, explained the cuts target 'measurers' whose roles are being automated by AI, allowing investment in 'builders' and 'sellers'. The company is restructuring around AI-driven operations, offering generous severance packages.
A Silicon Valley CEO just sent the most savage staff memo ever, and the fallout is enormous
Cloudflare is making massive job cuts, impacting over 1,100 employees worldwide. The internet security firm is undergoing a significant restructuring. This move is driven by the company's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. Founders stated the way of working has fundamentally changed. The company is aiming to become an AI-first organization.
Cloudflare to cut about 20% of 5,000-plus workforce as AI adoption reshapes operations
Cloudflare announced significant layoffs, cutting approximately 20% of its workforce, impacting over 1,100 global employees. This restructuring is driven by the company's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools and a shift towards an 'agentic AI-first operating model.' Despite stronger first-quarter results, the company forecasts second-quarter revenue slightly below expectations.
Cloudflare shares plunge 18% after earnings report as AI-driven layoffs rattle investors
Cloudflare's stock dropped 18% after reporting strong Q1 2026 earnings, as the company announced plans to cut over 1,100 jobs, about 20% of its workforce. This strategic pivot to an "agentic AI-first operating model" overshadowed the earnings beat, raising investor concerns about execution risks despite an optimistic long-term AI outlook.
Cloudflare employee takes his layoff with positivity. His only worry is his 3 puppies, not himself or next job
As the AI boom reshapes the tech industry, Cloudflare laid off over 1,100 employees, citing a strategic shift towards the "agentic AI era." Despite strong financial results, the company is restructuring teams and workflows to integrate AI, leading to significant operational changes and employee uncertainty about future roles and routines.
AI should be democratised, shouldn't be controlled by selected companies: Cloudflare CEO
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince advocates for widespread AI access. He stresses AI should not be controlled by a select few companies. Prince calls for AI to benefit everyone, regardless of location or economic status. He highlights the need to support small businesses and preserve cultural diversity. Affordable and accessible AI for all is a key message.
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince rejects outage reports, hints at legal action
Cloudflare’s cofounder and chief executive rejected a report claiming the company suffered an outage Monday morning, disputing coverage that cited user complaints and data from Downdetector. Prince also hinted that the internet infrastructure provider might also consider legal action against Downdetector, because he was “tired of their crap”.
Cloudflare stock (NET) surges on strong outlook - how AI agents are driving Cloudflare’s growth?
AI agents driving Cloudflare growth: Cloudflare's strong Q4 earnings and optimistic future outlook have sent its stock soaring. The company is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by the rapid adoption of AI agents. These intelligent systems are increasingly relying on Cloudflare's robust network and security infrastructure, positioning the company as a foundational platform for the evolving internet.
Cloudflare forecasts annual sales above estimates as AI drives cloud demand
The race to integrate AI across industries has resulted in an uptick in cloud demand, as businesses prioritize spending on the digital infrastructure necessary for developing the booming tech.
Cloudflare surges as viral AI agent Clawdbot buzz lifts expectations
Cloudflare shares surged about 14% premarket on Tuesday as social media buzz around the "Clawdbot" AI agent rekindled investor enthusiasm for the company's tools that help run the technology.
Google crawls 3X more of the web than OpenAI, & how that matters
Google's extensive web crawling capabilities, significantly exceeding competitors like OpenAI, Microsoft, Anthropic, and Meta, could grant it a decisive advantage in the AI race. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince warns this dominance, fueled by Google's search crawler integration with AI data collection, presents a challenge for rivals seeking a level playing field.
Cloudflare threatens Olympic services over piracy fine
US internet company Cloudflare has threatened to pull its services in Italy, including for the Winter Olympics, after being fined 14 million euros ($16 million) for failing to tackle online piracy.
Cloudflare outage hits again: Here is why it is important for internet
Cloudflare experienced internal service degradation on December 5, 2025, causing widespread website and app failures globally. This incident, following a similar disruption weeks prior, highlights the company's critical role in internet infrastructure. Its services, including a vast CDN and security tools, are essential for the speed, stability, and safety of a significant portion of the modern web.
Who owns Cloudflare? How it started? Why is it vital for internet and why major services like ChatGPT, X are down?
A significant Cloudflare service degradation recently caused widespread internet access issues for major platforms like X and OpenAI's ChatGPT. This disruption highlights Cloudflare's critical role in web infrastructure, as a failure in its systems instantly impacts numerous online services globally. The company is investigating the root cause of the outage.
As AI data scrapers sap websites' revenues, some fight back
AI crawlers from major tech firms are scraping vast amounts of web content without permission, undermining traffic and revenues for publishers. As generative AI reduces human visits, companies like Cloudflare and TollBit are trying to block or monetise bot access, but experts warn the issue threatens the entire internet economy.
Cloudflare introduces default blocking of AI data scrapers
Cloudflare has introduced a new setting allowing websites to block AI bots from scraping content without permission. The move aims to protect original digital content and addresses growing concerns over AI companies using data without consent. Cloudflare's update impacts how online data is accessed for AI training and development.
2025’s top AI cloud stock skyrockets 55%; should you bet on more gains? Here's the breakdown
Cloudflare's stock rose 55% this year due to its AI-driven solutions. It reported revenue growth of 29% to $1.67 billion and a 53% increase in non-GAAP net income. Cloudflare's 'Workers AI' service allows efficient AI model execution in the cloud, and the remaining performance obligations indicate robust future prospects. Despite high stock prices, it remains a strong performer.
Davos 2023: CEOs buzz about ChatGPT-style AI at World Economic Forum
Microsoft has a $1 billion investment in San Francisco-based OpenAI that it has looked at increasing, Reuters has reported. In an announcement that coincided with the conference, Microsoft said it plans to market ChatGPT to its cloud-computing customers.
Davos 2023: CEOs buzz about ChatGPT-style AI at World Economic Forum
Generative artificial intelligence, tech that can invent virtually any content someone can think up and type into a text box, is garnering not just venture investment in Silicon Valley but interest in Davos at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting this week.
Google beats Facebook to become most popular service of 2022, Apple and TikTok tie at 3rd spot: Report
Netflix bagged the second spot on the list by losing to YouTube in the video category.
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