Japan Pushes Emergency Funding for Cybersecurity as AI-Assisted Breaches Rise

Japan is allocating emergency funds to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities in response to an increase in AI-assisted breaches. The funding package will support the addition of public-private cyber responders and the creation of an AI-focused team within the economic ministry. This team will work to counter the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks. The package also expands the government's authority to utilize its active cyber-defense powers.