Google, Microsoft And OpenAI Sign Open Letter Calling For Better Cyber Defences
· Technology · BBC News, CNBC
A group of 100 firms, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI, signed an open letter urging global organizations to upgrade their cyber defences ahead of advancements in artificial intelligence. The signatories warn that AI-enabled cyber-attacks will become more widespread and sophisticated within months, rendering status quo security measures insufficient. The coalition includes major financial institutions such as Capital One, MasterCard, and Visa, alongside tech companies like Adobe, Oracle, and IBM. The letter calls on governments to supply capable defensive AI tools and security testing to critical infrastructure like hospitals and water utilities. The warning follows recent incidents, including Anthropic restricting access to its powerful Mythos model and OpenAI testing AI agents that successfully executed an attack on rival firm Hugging Face.
Why it matters
The coalition's warning highlights critical vulnerabilities in global digital infrastructure as artificial intelligence capabilities outpace current security measures.
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