Waters Launches AI Link, Connecting Lab Instruments to Claude

Key Takeaways

• <ul><li>Pluto Security raised $42M and secured over 40 enterprise customers within its first year, with 60% of detected risks coming from AI tools built by non-developers</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Waters Corporation launched AI Link, connecting lab instruments to Claude via Anthropic's Model Context Protocol, cutting integration time from weeks to hours</li></ul>
• <ul><li>IREN reportedly signed a multiyear AI cloud deal with Anthropic, reporting US$70.5M in AI cloud revenue and a US$4B contracted run rate</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Thales released new AI security tools including a frontier AI cyber defence framework and CipherTrust Data Security Posture Management</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Researchers found a vulnerability in Vercel's AI sandbox that could allow rogue agents to bypass isolation and steal data</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Credo launched a 1.6T ZeroFlap ALC optical interconnect for AI infrastructure, drawing 30% less power than comparable cables</li></ul>
• <ul><li>Michael Smith sentenced to 18 months in prison for using 10,000 bot accounts on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music to fraudulently earn over US$8M</li></ul>
• <ul><li>VetsinTech received a Cognizant grant to train veterans and military spouses in AI engineering starting Q1 2027</li></ul>
• <ul><li>BrainChip is pushing low-power Akida edge AI chips to market for wearables, drones and industrial sensors, though volume production remains a challenge</li></ul>
• <ul><li>An opinion piece argues the US is losing the AI race with China in the Global South, urging investment in affordable AI access and local training</li></ul>

Pluto Security emerges from stealth with $42M to protect AI workspaces

Pluto Security, founded in 2025 by Palo Alto Networks veterans, raised $42 million in total funding including a $34 million Series A led by Jump Capital. The company has reached multi-million-dollar annual recurring revenue, secured over 1 million endpoints globally, and serves more than 40 enterprise customers including Oscar Health, Workato, Sixt, and AlphaSense. Its platform gives security teams visibility into how employees use AI tools, assesses risks, and enforces policies in real time without banning the tools entirely. The funding will support product development, security research, and U.S. expansion.

Pluto Security raises $42M as AI creates new enterprise security challenges

Pluto Security raised $42 million to help companies deal with security risks caused by employees using AI tools in unexpected ways. The startup found that a finance employee at a Fortune 500 company built an AI app left exposed to the internet. CEO Shahar Bahat said the company began selling in April and has over 30 enterprise customers with more than $2 million in annual recurring revenue. Pluto's software monitors AI agents in real time and can stop dangerous actions while an agent is still working. The company found malicious activity in every proof of concept it conducted.

Pluto Security emerges from stealth with $42M to secure employee-built AI tools

Pluto Security, a cybersecurity startup founded in 2025 by former Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft veterans, raised $42 million in total funding. The latest $34 million round was led by Jump Capital and included Shlomo Kramer's Skinos Ventures. The company says it has secured over 1 million endpoints and signed more than 40 enterprise customers despite operating for less than a year. Its platform gives security teams visibility into AI tools, connected components, and applications employees build, allowing them to block dangerous actions in real time. The company is female-led with over 50 employees across Israel and the United States.

Pluto Security raises $42M to address enterprise AI security risks

Pluto Security raised $42 million through an $8.5 million seed round led by TLV Partners and a $34 million Series A led by Jump Capital. The company says about 60% of the risks it detects are in tools built with AI by non-developers, with finance teams being the biggest source. CEO Shahar Bahat said a new AI tool can appear in a company's environment within two hours of release. In April, Pluto launched Plutonium, a free platform for checking risks in publicly available AI skills and connectors. The company plans to use the funding for product development, security research, and U.S. growth.

Waters launches AI Link to advance AI-enabled lab workflows

Waters Corporation launched Waters AI Link, a software capability that brings Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) to its informatics platform. The company also joined Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard research program, enabling AI agents to operate Waters instruments directly and autonomously. The technology allows scientists to direct Waters instruments through Claude and Claude Science, cutting instrument integration from weeks to hours. The platform supports AI-augmented workflows from research through development into Empower Software, maintaining audit trails as molecules move into regulated quality control settings.

Waters launches AI Link to automate LC-MS lab workflows

Waters released AI Link, a new tool that uses AI to run experiments on LC-MS instruments. It connects Waters instruments to Claude and other AI agents through the Model Context Protocol. It also joins Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard to let AI agents operate lab equipment directly. The tool moves from research into development using Empower Software. General availability is planned for November.

The US is losing the global AI race with China

An opinion article argues that the US is losing the AI race with China in developing countries. China is pushing cheaper AI models across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Chinese technology may create security risks and long-term political dependence. The US lacks a clear strategy for the Global South after losing USAID. The author urges the US to fund affordable AI access and local training.

Thales launches new AI security tools for investors to consider

Thales announced new AI-focused cybersecurity products including a frontier AI cyber defence framework. It also released Sentinel Envelope Plus and CipherTrust Data Security Posture Management. These tools aim to protect customers without changing their source code. The new offerings could strengthen Thales' Cyber and Digital segment. The biggest risks remain in delivery and government budget exposure.

VetsinTech gets Cognizant grant for AI engineering training

VetsinTech received a grant from Cognizant to launch the AI for Engineering Training Program. The program will train three cohorts of veterans and military spouses starting in Q1 2027. Participants will get AI technical training, mentorship, and employer connections. Cognizant aims to train two million people for future jobs by 2030 through its Synapse initiative. The program builds on VetsinTech's earlier Vets in AI effort.

Credo expands AI connectivity with 1.6T ZeroFlap ALC

Credo Technology Group released a new 1.6T ZeroFlap ALC optical interconnect solution. It is built for next-generation AI infrastructure and uses micro-emitters and photodetectors. The product draws 12 watts per cable end, about 30% less than similar cables. It is 10 times lighter and includes built-in failover features. Shipments are expected to begin in 2027.

AI sandbox flaw lets rogue agents escape and steal data

Cybersecurity researchers found a vulnerability in the Vercel AI sandbox that lets rogue agents bypass isolation. The flaw exploits how servers handle digital certificates, allowing data to leak without the sandbox directly contacting an attacker server. AIR researchers reported the issue to Vercel, which said it needs time to develop a patch. No exploitation has been confirmed in the wild.

IREN reportedly lands multiyear AI cloud deal with Anthropic

IREN, listed on NasdaqGS, reportedly signed a multiyear AI cloud agreement with Anthropic. The deal supports IREN's shift from bitcoin mining toward AI data center services in Australia and Canada. Anthropic joins other major clients including Microsoft, Cohere, Perplexity, Figure AI and Fal AI. IREN reported US$70.5 million in AI cloud revenue and a US$4 billion contracted run rate.

BrainChip pushes low-power Akida edge AI chips to market

BrainChip develops neuromorphic Akida processors designed for low-power edge devices like wearables, drones and industrial sensors. Recent releases include a compact industrial module, an open-source software bundle for enterprise workload managers and a development card for desktop and workstation slots. The company faces risks as an early stage business competing with large chipmakers. Customers still need to reach volume production for the chips to succeed.

Man sentenced for using AI songs and bots to fraudulently earn royalties

Michael Smith, 54, of Cornelius, North Carolina, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for streaming fraud. He created thousands of fake accounts on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music from 2017 to 2024. Smith used up to 10,000 bot accounts to stream AI-generated songs he owned and collected over US$8 million in fraudulent royalties. He was also ordered to forfeit US$8,091,843.64 and serve two years of supervised release.

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• Pluto Security Emerges From Stealth With $42M in Total Funding for AI Workspace Protection
• Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
• Palo Alto veterans’ Pluto Security emerges from stealth with $42 million to secure employee-built AI tools
• Pluto Security raises $42M to address enterprise AI risks
• Waters Launches AI Link, Advancing AI-Enabled LC-MS Workflows from Research to Release
• Waters Launches AI Link, Advancing AI-Enabled LC-MS Workflows from Research to Release
• The AI race with China the US is losing
• AI Security Launches Might Change The Case For Investing In Thales (ENXTPA:HO)
• VetsinTech Awarded Cognizant Grant to Launch AI for Engineering Training Program for Veterans and Military Spouses
• Credo Expands AI Connectivity Portfolio With 1.6T ZeroFlap ALC
• Sandbox vulnerability gives rogue AI agents a path to escape and leak data, research says
• Why Is IREN (IREN) In Focus After A Reported AI Cloud Deal?
• Can BrainChip (ASX:BRN) Turn Edge AI Chips Into Sales?
• Man used AI songs and 10,000 bots to collect $8M in fraudulent music royalties, prosecutors say