Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Monday launched what California calls a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program to use artificial intelligence to strengthen protections for critical infrastructure and essential services.
California Launches AI Cyber Defense Program
In a post on X, Newsom announced the AI Cyber Defense Program, saying California will strengthen cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and essential services as AI-powered threats become more sophisticated.
He said, "As Trump cuts federal cybersecurity funding, California is stepping up."
"We’re launching a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program to protect our critical infrastructure and keep essential services safe," he added.
