AI & Enterprise

AI security technology surges to counter AI-driven attacks

Security companies are accelerating efforts to counter threats that exploit AI models, with momentum building around agentic AI-based security. Zscaler introduced two security products for AI agents and an AI Access Graph, while Check Point launched agent-based exposure validation. Concerns are rising over a “patch gap” as AI can find vulnerabilities and write attack code within hours. Companies including Rubrik, Samsung SDS and others also announced new products and partnerships.

Crypto

Mastercard AI payment network adds Ripple as XRP is left out and RLUSD takes center stage

Mastercard has launched a new program for autonomous payments between artificial intelligence agents, with Ripple positioning the XRP Ledger and its regulated stablecoin RLUSD as key infrastructure. More than 30 companies including Stripe, Coinbase and OKX are participating. Ripple said XRPL and RLUSD support robot digital passport verification and transaction limit controls. XRP was not mentioned in Mastercard’s enterprise pilot, while RippleX promoted tools that use XRP directly in AI commerce.