Major tech companies call for defensive surge to defeat AI-driven hacks

Washington, August 27 - A coalition of prominent tech firms, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon, have joined over 100 other organizations in a joint call for a coordinated defensive effort against potential AI-driven cyberattacks. In a letter released Thursday, these industry leaders warned that a surge of AI-enabled hacking is imminent, and urged governments and tech firms to prioritize cybersecurity measures.

The letter emphasized that AI models are rapidly advancing, making it crucial to bolster digital defenses before the widespread adoption of these technologies. Companies behind the letter urged policymakers and industry stakeholders to leverage their resources and expertise in combating cyber threats.

The warning comes as concerns grow that malicious actors are leveraging large language models to infiltrate organizations worldwide. In June, the U.S. and five other nations issued a rare joint statement, expressing concerns about the AI revolution's potential impact on cybersecurity.

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