AcquisitionsBusinessSecurity

Veeam Bolsters AI Data Security with $1.7 Billion Securiti AI Acquisition

Veeam is acquiring data security firm Securiti AI in a deal valued at $1.725 billion, sources indicate. The acquisition aims to provide enterprises with greater control over their data infrastructure as AI adoption accelerates across industries.

Major Data Security Acquisition

Data resilience company Veeam is making a significant move to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities with the acquisition of Securiti AI, according to reports from Bloomberg and company announcements. The $1.725 billion transaction, consisting of cash and stock, represents one of the larger data security deals of the year and signals Veeam’s strategic push into AI-powered data management.

AIPolicy

Tech Leaders Debate AI Regulation Approaches as Startup Funding Surges

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman compares AI regulation to automotive seatbelts, advocating for iterative approaches. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s Jack Clark emphasizes policy solutions as AI dominates startup funding rounds, with 85-90% of Entrepreneurs First companies incorporating artificial intelligence in their pitches to investors.

Diverging Views on AI Regulation Framework

Technology leaders are expressing contrasting perspectives on how artificial intelligence should be regulated, with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman advocating for an incremental approach while Anthropic’s Jack Clark emphasizes the need for comprehensive policy solutions, according to reports from recent industry events.