California Launches AI Cyber Defense Program to Protect Critical Infrastructure
California has launched an AI Cyber Defense Program designed to bolster the cybersecurity posture of the state's critical infrastructure. The initiative focuses on deploying artificial intelligence systems to detect, analyze, and respond to emerging cyber threats targeting essential services such as power grids, water systems, and transportation networks. By leveraging machine learning and automated threat detection, the program aims to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks targeting public utilities and private-sector critical assets.