California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program on Monday, an initiative that will push state agencies, local governments and critical-infrastructure operators to deploy AI-driven tools to detect, prevent and respond to cyberattacks.
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- gov.ca.govOffice of Governor Gavin Newsom — Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California's critical infrastructure
- govtech.comGovernment Technology — AI Cyber Defense Program Aims to Boost California Security
- pro.stateaffairs.comState Affairs Pro — Newsom Launches AI Cyber Defense Program for California




