The AI industry has been shaken by high-profile cyberattacks by models and agents.
August 28, 2026
Some of the world’s foremost tech giants and high-profile companies have banded together in an open letter to global policymakers, urging them to strengthen cyber defenses as AI becomes increasingly powerful.
The letter comes amid growing concern about the capability of AI following a number of recent security incidents, and strikes a somewhat ominous tone, stating that there is a “limited window” to get things done.
“In the coming months, AI-enabled cyberattacks will become far more widespread and sophisticated as models around the world become increasingly capable,” the document says. “The companies and public services our communities depend on -- from hospitals to water treatment plants to the infrastructure that powers the internet -- are at risk.”
