Cybersecurity Policy Report, Defenders Urgently Need Cyber-Capable AI to Counter Hackers, 131 Organizations Say, (Aug 28, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Cloudflare, Inc. | Deutsche Telekom, AG
A collective global effort by governments and the private sector is needed to harness frontier AI (artificial intelligence) to patch cybersecurity vulnerabilities before advanced AI-enabled hacking tools become widely available for malicious uses, according to 131 organizations from a wide range of sectors, including technology, telecom, and AI.
“In the coming months, AI-enabled cyber attacks will become far more widespread and sophisticated as models around the world become increasingly capable. The companies and public services our communities depend on—from hospitals to water treatment plants to the infrastructure that powers the internet—are at risk,” the organizations said yesterday in an open letter.
“Today’s AI advances are already giving defenders new ways to fix weaknesses that have accumulated for years. If we act decisively, we can use the defenders’ window to make our digital world much more secure,” they said.
“Cyber capabilities are advancing worldwide, and that can be a net positive: no single company should control the future. It also means a global response is necessary, requiring new partnerships to raise security standards and find new solutions to emerging cyber threats,” they added.
The entities recommended that AI developers provide “responsible model access, significant funding, training, and hands-on support, especially for under-resourced critical-infrastructure defenders.”
Governments, the letter said, should fund cyber defense, “starting with essential services that lack the staff or budget to act. Expedite the expansion of trusted access programs, especially for critical infrastructure supply chains, and broaden access to defensive capabilities for other defenders. Give hospitals, water utilities, and local governments access to capable defensive AI, authorized testing, and hands-on support through trusted security providers and partners.”
“We call on leaders across industry and government to bring the full weight of their technology, resources, and expertise to this effort. Put cyber-capable AI in the hands of defenders, starting with the teams protecting essential services. Fix the most dangerous weaknesses, verify the fixes, and share what works so others can build on it. Together, we can turn today’s AI advances into lasting improvements in security that benefit everyone,” the groups added.
The letter’s signatories include Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Cisco Systems, Inc., Cloudflare, Inc., Deutsche Telekom AG, Google LLC, Lumen Technologies, Inc., Microsoft Corp., and OpenAI.
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