Security threats targeting the software supply chain are intensifying as AI spreads, with recent incidents involving a tampered Axios NPM package and trojanised installers distributed via the official Daemon Tools website. Concerns are also emerging that automation features in AI coding tools could amplify supply chain risks. Amid growing interest in AI agents, companies are accelerating moves in agent security, including more M&A activity. The article also lists related developments by OpenAI, Anthropic, the White House, Cisco, KT and others.

South Korea\'s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Committee inspected progress on the K-Moonshot implementation strategy and bio AX, key tasks under the \"Republic of Korea AI Action Plan,\" in the Chungcheong region. Standing Vice Chairman Moon-young Lim (임문영) visited AI research infrastructure in Daejeon and the bio and medical AI industry in Osong. He also delivered a keynote at a forum at Chungnam National University and reviewed supercomputer and AI resource initiatives at KISTI.