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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LayerX Becomes First Enterprise Browser Company to Support Perplexity's New Comet Browser
NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LayerX Security, the leader in browser-based data security and GenAI usage control, announced today that it is the first enterprise browser security vendor to support Comet, the newly launched AI-native browser by Perplexity. The announcement reinforces LayerX's commitment to helping customers enjoy the productivity gains of AI tools while protecting them against AI data risks, and solidifies LayerX's position at the forefront of enterprise browser security. As organizations increasingly shift to SaaS applications, the browser has become the epicenter of modern work. Moreover, as artificial intelligence redefines productivity, the web browser has also become the common interface for AI applications. Whether it's interacting with AI assistants like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, or leveraging SaaS platforms enhanced with LLMs and AI browser extensions, today's digital workforce increasingly lives inside the browser. And yet, while the web has transformed, browsers themselves have remained largely unchanged since Mosaic launched over 30 years ago. That's beginning to change. With the introduction of next-generation AI browsers like Comet by Perplexity and Dia by The Browser Company (makers of Arc), the paradigm is shifting. These AI-native browsers embed large language models directly into the core browsing experience — dramatically altering user workflows, productivity and security posture. Perplexity, one of the world's fastest-growing AI platforms, now boasts over 15 million monthly active users and is leading the charge into this new frontier. However, the emergence of these intelligent browsers presents a new set of security challenges for enterprises. When AI tools are natively embedded into the browser, sensitive company data can be unknowingly exposed to external LLMs. Traditional Secure Enterprise Browsers (SEBs) such as those from Island or Palo Alto Networks require organizations to rip-and-replace users' existing browsers, making them incompatible with AI-native browsers like Comet. Only a browser-agnostic security architecture, like the one pioneered by LayerX, can enforce enterprise-grade controls across all browser types: mainstream, independent or next-gen. As an extension-based browser security solution, LayerX seamlessly integrates with new AI-native browsers without disrupting user workflows. In addition to Comet, LayerX now supports Dia, the AI-native browser by The Browser Company of New York. This adds to LayerX's growing list of integrations across major browsers and new entrants alike. With this expansion, LayerX continues to lead the market in securing AI-enabled productivity tools, SaaS access and browser-native GenAI usage. 'The AI browser era is here, and with it comes an entirely new class of risks,' said Or Eshed, CEO of LayerX. 'LayerX is proud to be the first enterprise security company to support Comet and Dia, ensuring organizations can embrace innovation without compromising security.' 'AI-native browsers like Comet are fundamentally reshaping how users interact with the web. Instead of visiting a site, running a search or opening an app, users are now engaging directly with an AI agent that sits inside the browser and acts on their behalf. This shift is massively accelerating productivity, but it's also creating new blind spots for security teams,' said David Vaisbrud, CTO of LayerX. 'This is why enterprises need security solutions that can operate inside this new workflow, at the browser level, in real time and with full awareness of AI activity.' LayerX is uniquely positioned to solve the security challenges of AI browsers. Gartner recently recognized LayerX as a representative vendor in both the Secure Enterprise Browser product category and the emerging AI Usage Control (AUC) category in the recently released Hype Cycle for Workload and Network Security, 2025 and the Hype Cycle for Workspace Security, 2025 reports. LayerX was the only browser security provider mentioned in the AI Usage Control category, demonstrating how LayerX's security platform is bridging the gap between browser security and AI security. Organizations interested in seeing how LayerX secures AI-native browsers like Comet and Dia can request a live demo at: About LayerXLayerX is the leading provider of browser security solutions that protect enterprise data in the modern work environment. Purpose-built to secure SaaS access, GenAI usage, and browser-based workflows, LayerX enables enterprises to gain granular visibility and control at the point of risk: the browser. Contacts Business: press@ Media: dmontner@ Tech PR
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
New Report from Abnormal AI Shows Universal Alignment on AI as the Future of the SOC
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today released a new research report, Human-Centered AI: Redefining the Modern SOC, revealing a rare consensus among cybersecurity leaders and frontline analysts: AI is no longer optional—it's becoming the foundation of the modern security operations center (SOC). Based on a survey of nearly 500 security leaders and SOC analysts across the United States and United Kingdom, the report uncovers widespread alignment on both the urgency and optimism surrounding AI adoption. Rather than fearing disruption, most see AI as a critical partner in scaling defenses while keeping people empowered and engaged. Several key findings underscore this shift: 96% of leaders say they have no plans to reduce headcount as AI adoption accelerates. Instead, they are reallocating talent to higher-value work such as threat hunting, proactive security initiatives, and analyst mentorship. 75% of analysts report that AI tools are already improving their job satisfaction by reducing alert fatigue and automating repetitive triage. 63% of analysts say AI is improving the accuracy of investigations, rising to 69% among daily AI users. Over the next 3–5 years, both leaders and analysts expect autonomous SOC operations to become the norm, as AI matures from supportive automation to intelligent collaboration. 'The findings show that the old narrative of AI replacing security professionals is falling away,' said Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal AI. 'Today's leaders and analysts universally see AI as a force multiplier that empowers teams to do their best work—more accurately, more efficiently, and with greater satisfaction.' While cost savings and operational efficiencies have long been the primary drivers behind AI adoption, the study reveals that AI's benefits extend far beyond these traditional objectives. As AI takes over time-consuming, repetitive tasks, security teams are increasingly able to redirect their focus toward proactive defense, deeper investigations, and more strategic initiatives. Analysts themselves are among the most optimistic: those using AI daily report higher job satisfaction and greater confidence in their SOC's overall effectiveness. 'This is the first time we've seen such universal alignment between CISOs and frontline analysts about where AI fits,' continued Leach. 'The consensus is clear: human-centered AI isn't just inevitable—it's foundational to the future of security. Getting there requires redefining the roles of human analysts alongside AI and shifting resources toward proactive, risk-based operations. Those that succeed will be the ones who embrace AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic partner in both technology and talent evolution.' Download the full report to explore the complete findings. About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behavior security platform, leveraging machine learning to stop sophisticated inbound attacks and detect compromised accounts across email and connected applications. The anomaly detection engine leverages identity and context to understand human behavior and analyze the risk of every cloud email event—detecting and stopping sophisticated, socially-engineered attacks that target the human vulnerability. You can deploy Abnormal in minutes with an API integration for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and experience the full value of the platform instantly. Additional protection is available for Slack, Workday, ServiceNow, Zoom, and multiple other cloud applications. Abnormal is currently trusted by more than 3,200 organizations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at
Business Insider
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Perplexity's CEO says you should spend less time doom-scrolling and more time using AI
It's time to ditch social media's infinite scrolling in favor of a better hobby, said Perplexity's CEO. "Spend less time doom-scrolling on Instagram, spend more time using AI," Aravind Srinivas said on a podcast episode by Matthew Berman published Friday. "Not because we want your usage, but simply because that's your way to add value to the new society," he added. Srinivas, whose company is positioning itself as an AI-native alternative to Google, said those who master AI tools will have the edge in the job market. "People who are at the frontier of using AI are going to be way more employable than people who are not," he said. "That's guaranteed to happen." But most people are struggling to keep up with AI, Srinivas said. "The human race has never been extremely fast at adapting," he said. "This is truly testing the limits in terms of how fast we can adapt, especially with a piece of technology that's evolving every three months or six months." "It does take a toll on people, and maybe they just give up," he added. The CEO said some people will lose their jobs because they can't keep up. As AI shrinks headcounts across industries, Srinivas said new jobs have to come from entrepreneurs. "Either the other people who lose jobs end up starting companies themselves and make use of AI, or they end up learning the AI and contribute to new companies," he added. Srinivas and Perplexity did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Tech leaders have been sounding the alarm about how AI is reshaping the workforce. Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, predicted that AI could eliminate 50% of white-collar entry-level jobs within five years. In May, he told Axios that AI companies and the government are "sugarcoating" the risks of mass job elimination in fields including technology, finance, law, and consulting, adding, "I don't think this is on people's radar." Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called "Godfather of AI," echoed similar concerns, telling the Diary of a CEO podcast last month: "For mundane intellectual labor, AI is just going to replace everybody." He said he'd be "terrified" to work in a call center or as a paralegal, and recommended becoming a plumber — a job he sees as safer from automation for now. Others take a more optimistic view. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, said AI won't kill jobs, but it will transform how every job is done. "I am certain 100% of everybody's jobs will be changed," he told CNN's Fareed Zakaria on Sunday. "The work that we do in our jobs will be changed. The work will change. But it's very likely — my job has already changed." "Some jobs will be lost. Many jobs would be created. And what I hope is that the productivity gains that we see in all the industries will lift society," he added. Demis Hassabis, the cofounder of Google DeepMind, said in June that AI would create "very valuable jobs" and "supercharge sort of technically savvy people who are at the forefront of using these technologies."
Business Insider
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Box CEO Aaron Levie has some advice for bosses: Hire AI native grads and they'll 'flip your company on its head'
"Hire a bunch of these people," he said in a Monday interview on the a16z podcast, "because they're going to flip your company on its head in terms of how much faster the organization can run." "If you're graduating, the thing I would be selling to any corporation some way or another is that if you're AI-native right now coming out of college, the amount you can teach at a company is unbelievable," Levie said. Levie, who cofounded Box in 2005 and now leads a company serving more than 65% of the Fortune 500, said AI-literate graduates are better positioned to boost organizational efficiency than traditional junior engineers, and can do it faster. "They will be able to show companies way faster ways of working," he said. "If you're a company, you should be prioritizing this talent that's just like: 'Why does it take you guys two weeks to research a market to enter? I can do that in deep research and get an answer to you in 30 minutes.'" With AI tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot becoming standard in developer workflows, Levie said the newest generation of engineers will rely on them from day one. "The incoming class of engineers that you hire — they will literally not be able to code without AI assisting them," he said. "And it's not 100% obvious that's a bad thing." While some tech veterans worry that AI tools will undermine foundational programming skills, Levie took a more pragmatic view: AI can speed up development, make software engineering more accessible, and help young engineers make meaningful contributions earlier in their careers. The AI talent war Levie's push to hire AI-native grads comes amid a full-blown talent war among tech's biggest players — and tensions are rising. Last month, on his brother's podcast, "Uncapped with Jack Altman," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman accused Meta of trying to poach his top employees with signing bonuses of up to $100 million, calling the offers "crazy." Meta hasn't denied the claim. In fact, CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly taking a hands-on role in recruitment, personally hosting top AI researchers at his home as he builds out Meta's new "superintelligence" unit, per Bloomberg. The rivalry is about more than talent — it's about who gets to define the next era of computing.
Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
NimbleEdge Open-Sources the Future of AI, Launches World's First On-Device Agentic AI Platform
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10: NimbleEdge, the on-device AI platform built for performance, privacy, and portability, today announced the global launch of its on-device agentic AI platform 'DeliteAI'. It is the first open-source infrastructure that enables developers to build, deploy, and run fully customized AI-native experiences directly on smartphones without relying on the cloud. With the launch of DeliteAI, NimbleEdge is putting a full-stack, production-ready on-device AI platform into the hands of developers and ML engineers. The open source stack enables fast, cross-platform deployment of transformer models, LLMs, and multimodal AI, all without relying on cloud infrastructure or high-end GPUs. This comprehensive launch includes three major components: -A production-ready SDK with an optimized inference stack and the industry's first on-device Python runtime for orchestrating agentic workflows -A dedicated Agent Marketplace where developers can discover and integrate pre-built AI agents in their mobile applications -The NimbleEdge Assistant, the world's first fully on-device conversational AI assistant with built-in productivity capabilities "We believe AI shouldn't sit miles away from us in data centres ," said Varun Khare, Co-Founder and CEO of NimbleEdge. "With this launch, any mobile application can scale AI to billions of users while improving data safety and user privacy. They own the entire stack, from the models they use to the way intelligence shows up in their products bringing a unique AI enabled experience to their users." Designed to address the limitations of cloud-based AI, which requires constant connectivity, increases latency, creates privacy risks, and incurs unsustainable operational costs, NimbleEdge also fills critical gaps in the existing on-device AI ecosystem. Until now, developers lacked unified tooling, standardized runtimes, and a robust marketplace of ready-to-integrate agents to build sophisticated AI-native experiences on smartphones. NimbleEdge's platform empowers any company or developer to bring their own models, including Llama, Gemma, or Qwen, and run all inference directly on the user's device, abstracting away the complexities of diverse mobile hardware and managing runtimes like ONNX, LiteRT, or ExecuTorch. This architecture ensures that no personal data ever leaves local hardware, allowing organizations to fine-tune and deploy large language models and agents entirely offline. Unlike proprietary assistants tied to a single ecosystem, NimbleEdge makes it possible to create completely customized workflows and branded assistants all powered by an open-source, on-device ecosystem without external dependencies. Neeraj Poddar, Co-Founder and CTO at NimbleEdge, added, "For the first time, developers can bring state-of-the-art AI models to consumer devices, orchestrate them with Python, and deploy truly private AI agents at scale. This is the missing infrastructure layer and developer tooling we wished existed when we were building distributed systems at global scale, and now it's open for everyone." NimbleEdge has already demonstrated this capability at scale, powering AI & ML experiences across more than 30 million devices in production deployments for gaming and e-commerce apps, with AI infrastructure partners such as PyTorch and ONNX. The platform's on-device Python runtime allows developers to build dynamic, real-time applications with familiar tools while maintaining full control over data flows, and the Agent Marketplace provides a growing library of plug-and-play agents for tasks like summarization, recommendations, and speech processing. Aakrit Vaish, early investor in NimbleEdge and a member of the India AI Mission, commented, "NimbleEdge reflects the innovative work happening in India's AI ecosystem. By bringing agentic AI capabilities on-device, they're addressing important challenges around privacy and latency and creating open source infra that can reach users at scale in India and globally." India's AI Mission aims to build sovereign, privacy-preserving AI infrastructure that can scale to 1.4 billion people. NimbleEdge's open, on-device platform aligns with this vision by enabling AI to run natively on India's vast base of smartphones, reducing reliance on scarce data center compute and ensuring personal data stays on users' devices. By complementing public initiatives like UPI, ONDC, and the DPDP Act, NimbleEdge can help accelerate India's leadership in trusted, accessible AI. The NimbleEdge Platform, Agent Marketplace, and Assistant are available today. Developers can explore the source code on GitHub and join the DeliteAI Discord community to connect and collaborate. Enterprises can engage NimbleEdge for deployment support and advanced features. NimbleEdge is committed to redefining the future of AI with an open, privacy-first infrastructure that democratizes access to advanced intelligence on billions of devices worldwide.
