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The AI Daily Brief · Friday, August 28, 2026

Tech Giants Call for Urgent AI Cyber Defense Measures

Over 100 companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and Visa, have signed an open letter warning of an impending surge in AI-enabled cyberattacks. They are calling for an urgent, collective response to bolster cyber defenses, emphasizing the need for better AI tools for defenders and enhanced inter-industry coordination to secure digital infrastructure.

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The letter warned, we have a limited window to strengthen cyber defenses.
In the coming months, AI-enabled cyber attacks will become far more widespread and sophisticated, as models around the world become increasingly capable.
This is a critical important moment for cyber defense with AI.
Sam Alman
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