Protectt.ai has acquired a majority stake in AIShield, an AI security platform originally incubated at Bosch Global Software Technologies. The deal, which included new share issuances and purchases from existing investors, will keep AIShield operating independently under the name AI Shield Private Limited. AIShield brings more than 40 patent filings and 11 granted patent families to the table, serving enterprise customers in Europe and the Middle East. Protectt.ai plans to funnel the investment into product development, research, and international expansion, particularly for regulated industries.
In a separate development, Anthropic's IPO is being called the biggest pressure test in investment history. The company is preparing for what could become the largest capital markets fundraising ever, surpassing SpaceX. Investor interest has been unprecedented, though AI funding overall is beginning to dry up. The outcome of Anthropic's listing is expected to influence portfolios and retirement savings across the industry, presenting both risks and rewards for those involved.
Walmart reported that AI training has noticeably boosted employee confidence across its workforce. The retailer surveyed over 2.1 million employees, with more than 1.7 million responding. Workers who completed OpenAI training saw a 27% increase in confidence when using AI. Over the past 13 months, Walmart partnered with Google and OpenAI to offer free AI learning and certification programs. Seventy-seven percent of office workers said they are excited about AI assisting their jobs.
Lumentum shares jumped roughly 8% to $818 after StoneX issued a Buy rating with a $1,200 price target. Nvidia invested $2 billion in Lumentum and named it a partner for building AI infrastructure. StoneX reported that AI-related components from Lumentum are completely sold out through 2029. The company posted fiscal fourth quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, a 109.3% increase from the same period a year earlier.
Akamai Technologies rolled out two new products aimed at enterprise AI: Akamai Inference and Akamai Agent Sandbox. The tools offer companies a platform to build, run, and secure AI applications across private and public cloud environments. Akamai Inference supports managed model serving for open-weight or custom models, while Akamai Agent Sandbox enables secure isolated execution of AI agents, with a focus on security and scalability.
A security startup called Cathedral used AI agents to probe vulnerabilities in Anthropic's business systems as part of an Anthropic research program. Founded by former DOGE employees and backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital at a $1.4 billion valuation, Cathedral's agents found routes to employee records, hiring data, and internal meeting transcripts in under 12 hours. Anthropic said core AI technology and customer conversations were not compromised.
Fuse Energy is bringing its customer support AI in-house, switching from closed-source systems to open-weight models running on NVIDIA hardware. The UK energy supplier says its customer AI achieves 99% satisfaction and an 80% self-containment rate, meaning four in five queries are resolved without a human agent. Fuse supplies energy to over 450,000 UK households and owns 22 MW of active low-carbon generation assets with more than 1 GW in development.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced a significant update to the company's EULA, now permitting AI training on outputs from Unreal Engine and MetaHuman. Previously, the EULA prohibited any use of engine output for AI training. Under the new terms, individual game developers can still choose whether to allow or restrict AI training for their specific games, marking a notable shift in how Epic's tools can be used in AI development.
On the housing front, an eight-bedroom mansion on Cherry Street in San Francisco's Presidio Heights sold for $28.5 million, beating its $18.5 million listing price by $10 million. The 1966 home had been owned by one family for over 40 years. The sale was driven by the AI boom, as high-paid tech employees continue to push housing costs sharply higher. In the first six months of the year, more than 140 homes in the city sold for at least $1 million over asking price.
Key Takeaways
- Protectt.ai acquired a majority stake in AIShield, an AI security platform incubated at Bosch Global Software Technologies, with financial terms undisclosed.
- AIShield holds over 40 patent filings and 11 granted patent families, serving enterprise customers in Europe and the Middle East.
- Anthropic's IPO is being described as the biggest pressure test in investment history, potentially surpassing SpaceX as the largest capital markets fundraising.
- Walmart's AI training with Google and OpenAI led to a 27% increase in employee confidence across 2.1 million workers.
- Nvidia invested $2 billion in Lumentum, whose AI components are sold out through 2029 and reported Q4 revenue of $1.01 billion, up 109.3% year-over-year.
- Akamai launched Akamai Inference and Akamai Agent Sandbox, new cloud AI tools for building and securing enterprise AI applications.
- Cathedral, a $1.4 billion startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, found vulnerabilities in Anthropic's business systems in under 12 hours using AI agents.
- Fuse Energy moved its customer AI to open-weight models on NVIDIA hardware, achieving 99% satisfaction and 80% self-containment across 450,000 UK households.
- Epic Games updated its EULA to allow AI training on Unreal Engine and MetaHuman outputs, while letting individual developers opt in or out.
- A San Francisco mansion sold for $10 million over asking price, reflecting the AI boom's impact on housing prices in the city.
Protectt.ai invests majority stake in AIShield for AI security
Protectt.ai, an AI security company, invested a majority stake in AIShield, a firm that secures AI systems. The money will help AIShield grow its research, development and global reach. AIShield will run as an independent company under Protectt.ai. The deal aims to create stronger tools to keep AI safe and trustworthy.
Protectt.ai buys majority stake in AIShield to grow security business
Protectt.ai Labs bought a majority share of AIShield, an AI security platform started inside Bosch Global Software Technologies. The deal used new share sales and purchases from current investors. AIShield will keep working as an independent company with its own name. The funds will go toward product development, research and entering international markets.
Protectt.ai takes majority stake in Bosch-incubated AIShield
Protectt.ai, supported by Bessemer Venture Partners, bought a majority share of AIShield through new and existing share purchases. AIShield will operate as a separate company called AI Shield Private Limited. Its current intellectual property will move to the new company. The deal value was not shared publicly.
Protectt.ai to gain control in AIShield for AI security tools
Protectt.ai, based in Mumbai, plans to buy a controlling share of Bengaluru-based AIShield. AIShield was created inside Bosch Global Software Technologies. It was founded in 2022 by Shiv Kumar and Amit Phadke. The company focuses on protecting AI models and supply chains from attacks. After the deal, AIShield will remain independent under Protectt.ai.
Protectt.ai strengthens AI security with AIShield investment
Protectt.ai announced a major investment in AIShield, a platform built inside Bosch Global Software Technologies. AIShield will become independent with Protectt.ai as the main owner. AIShield offers tools like security checks, red teaming and runtime protection. It has more than 40 patent filings and 11 granted patent families. The investment aims to boost research and global growth.
Protectt.ai acquires majority stake in AIShield to grow AI security
Protectt.ai has acquired a majority stake in AIShield, an AI security platform incubated at Bosch Global Software Technologies. The deal includes a primary share issuance and a secondary purchase from existing investors, though financial terms were not disclosed. AIShield will operate as an independent company under Protectt.ai. The partnership aims to accelerate product development, research and international expansion, especially for enterprises in regulated industries. AIShield brings more than 40 patent filings, including 11 granted patent families, and serves customers in Europe and the Middle East.
Protectt.ai buys majority stake in AIShield to boost AI security platform
Cybersecurity company Protectt.ai acquired a majority stake in AIShield, an AI security platform from Bosch Global Software Technologies. The deal combines a primary share issuance with a purchase from existing investors, and financial details were not revealed. AIShield will run as an independent company called AI Shield Private Limited under Protectt.ai. The partnership will merge Protectt.ai's mobile security expertise with AIShield's AI security tools, including assessment, red teaming and runtime protection. Protectt.ai's platform reportedly protects over 900 million devices and blocks more than 8 billion threats.
Anthropic IPO faces biggest pressure test in investment history
Anthropic's initial public offering has begun what many call the biggest pressure test in investment history. The IPO is seen as a major market referendum on artificial intelligence and its potential to deliver returns for investors. The outcome is expected to influence portfolios and retirement savings in both the short and medium term. The listing presents both risks and rewards for those involved in the offering.
Anthropic eyes biggest ever IPO as AI funding dries up
Anthropic is preparing for what could become the largest capital markets fundraising in history, surpassing SpaceX. The company has attracted unprecedented levels of investor interest. An IPO allows a company to sell shares to major financial institutions and the public. The move comes as AI funding begins to dry up. Anthropic is the latest major tech company to pursue a mega-IPO.
Walmart reports growing employee confidence in AI after training
Walmart said that AI training has helped its employees feel more confident using the technology. In June, the retailer surveyed over 2.1 million employees and got more than 1.7 million responses. Employees who completed OpenAI training reported a 27% increase in confidence when using AI. Over the past 13 months, Walmart worked with Google and OpenAI to offer free AI training and certification programs. The company also focuses on keeping human judgment central to important tasks while using AI to help with customer inquiries.
Walmart AI training boosts confidence across 2.1 million workers
Walmart surveyed over 1.7 million associates about AI and found that trained workers feel more confident using the technology. The company partnered with Google and OpenAI to offer free AI learning and certification programs. Seventy-seven percent of office workers said they are excited about AI helping their jobs. Eighty-four percent of frontline workers reported feeling confident using digital tools. Workers who completed OpenAI training gained a 27% boost in AI confidence.
Lumentum stock jumps 10% as AI components sell out through 2029
Lumentum shares rose about 8% to $818 after StoneX gave the company a Buy rating and a $1,200 price target. The company makes lasers and optical parts used in data centers and telecom networks. StoneX said AI-related components are completely sold out through 2029. Nvidia invested $2 billion in Lumentum and named it a partner for building AI infrastructure. Lumentum reported fiscal fourth quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, up 109.3% from a year earlier.
Akamai launches new cloud AI tools for businesses
Akamai Technologies introduced two new products called Akamai Inference and Akamai Agent Sandbox. The tools give companies a platform to build, run, and secure AI applications. Akamai Inference supports managed model serving for open-weight or custom models. Akamai Agent Sandbox allows secure isolated execution of AI agents. The new offerings work across private and public cloud platforms with a focus on security and scalability.
Global inflation expected to persist into next year, survey finds
A Reuters survey of over 500 economists found that elevated inflation will likely continue into 2027 across many economies. The economists raised their 2027 inflation forecasts for 31 of 50 economies surveyed. More than $1 trillion in global AI investment since last year has strengthened some economies. Rising costs of living are also shaping national politics. Central banks have mostly held rates steady, but further hikes may come if inflation pressures grow.
Former DOGE staff used AI agents to access Anthropic systems
A security startup called Cathedral used AI agents to find vulnerabilities in Anthropic's business systems. The testing was part of an Anthropic program that pays researchers to find weaknesses. Cathedral's agents found routes to employee records, hiring data, and internal meeting transcripts in under 12 hours. Anthropic said core AI technology and customer conversations were not compromised. Cathedral was founded by former DOGE employees and has a $1.4 billion valuation backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.
San Francisco mansion sells for $10m over asking price amid AI boom
An eight-bedroom Cherry Street mansion in San Francisco's Presidio Heights neighborhood sold for $28.5m, beating its $18.5m listing price by $10m. The home was built in 1966 and had been owned by one family for over 40 years. The sale was driven by the AI industry, as high-paid tech employees have pushed housing costs sharply higher. In the first six months of the year, more than 140 homes in the city sold for at least $1m over asking price.
Fuse Energy brings AI support in-house using NVIDIA hardware
Fuse Energy is moving its customer support AI from closed-source systems to open-weight models running on NVIDIA hardware. The UK energy supplier says its customer AI currently achieves 99% satisfaction and an 80% self-containment rate, meaning four in five queries are resolved without a human agent. Fuse now supplies energy to over 450,000 UK households and was founded in 2022 by Alan Chang and Charles Orr. The company also owns 22 MW of active low-carbon generation assets with more than 1 GW in development across the UK, US and Europe.
Epic Games updates EULA to permit AI training on engine outputs
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company will update its EULA to allow AI training on outputs from Unreal Engine and MetaHuman. Previously, the EULA did not permit any use of engine output for AI training. Under the new terms, individual game developers will still be able to choose whether to allow or restrict AI training for their specific games. The change marks a significant shift in how Epic's tools can be used in artificial intelligence development.
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- Protectt.ai makes majority stake investment in security firm AIShield
- Protectt.ai acquires majority stake in AIShield to expand AI security business
- Protectt.ai takes majority stake in Bosch-incubated AIShield to build security platform
- Protectt.ai to acquire controlling stake in AI security platform AIShield
- Protectt.ai strengthens AI security portfolio
- Protectt.ai takes majority stake in AIShield to expand AI security business
- Protectt.ai Takes Majority Stake in AIShield to Expand AI Security Business
- Anthropic IPO just kicked off biggest pressure test in investment history, with US listing presenting risks and rewards
- This could be the biggest investment bet in the history of global capitalism
- Walmart reports growing employee confidence in AI after training
- Walmart says AI training is boosting confidence with the technology among its 2.1 million associates
- Lumentum stock surges 10% as AI components ‘completely sold out’
- Cloud AI Today - Akamai Expands AI Capabilities with New Cloud Solutions
- Global Inflation to Persist Into Next Year as Middle East Conflict and AI Investment Reshape Outlook
- Former DOGE Staffers Use AI Agents to Breach Anthropic’s Internal Systems
- San Francisco estate sells for $10m above listing price as AI boom drives up costs
- Fuse brings AI support in-house on NVIDIA hardware
- Epic Games is updating its EULA to allow AI training
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