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AI on the Frontline: Global Firms Back Innovation, Brace for New Cyber Threats
Global AI cybersecurity leader Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) published new research* today revealing that while organizations are embracing artificial intelligence to strengthen their cyber defenses, many are increasingly concerned about the technology's potential to expand their attack surface and introduce new risks.
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