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More than 100 technology, cybersecurity and financial firms have published an open letter saying AI-enabled cyberattacks will become far more widespread and sophisticated in coming months. Signatories including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and CrowdStrike have called for defensive AI tools, shared threat intelligence, urgent funding and coordinated testing to protect hospitals, utilities and internet infrastructure.
Signatories from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and other leaders have warned there is a limited window to strengthen cyber-defences against AI-powered attacks. The open letter urges coordinated government action, funding for cyber defence, and wider access to capable defensive AI for critical infrastructure, as attacks on hospitals, water systems and airports rise.
Open letters and industry notices are urging a global, coordinated response to rising AI-enabled cyber attacks. Leaders warn that the window to strengthen defences is narrowing as models become more capable and widespread.
A survey of how intelligence, counter-terrorism, and national security strategies have evolved since the 2001 attacks, reflecting on failures, reforms and shifting threats as the world marks the 25th anniversary.
MI5 has published an Espionage Alert saying the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) has funded projects involving more than 100 UK-based academics and has very strong ties to China’s Ministry of State Security. Security minister Dan Jarvis has written to university leaders telling them to end relationships with CGTRI; continuing ties could expose staff to prosecution under the National Security Act.