AI agents pose new security threats as industry expands adoption

Palo Alto Networks has highlighted the growing security risks associated with autonomous AI agents, as the technology continues to gain traction in the US while facing skepticism in Europe. Meanwhile, Groundcover has acquired Kubernetes optimization startup Wand in its first acquisition, signaling increased interest in cloud infrastructure optimization. Dataiku has launched cross-platform Agent Management, expanding its Cobuild building agent capabilities, while Stravito has integrated market research into enterprise AI tools through its MCP server. Pat Gelsinger-backed startup PicoJool has raised $27.5M to enhance bandwidth for AI clusters. SiliconANGLE Media, founded by John Furrier and Dave Vellante, continues to innovate with its new theCUBE AI Video Cloud, leveraging theCUBEai.com neural network to support data-driven decision-making for technology companies. TheCUBE’s Oktane keynote analysis underscores the emerging security challenges posed by AI agents, emphasizing the need for robust safeguards in an increasingly automated landscape.