ARLINGTON / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The US government is investing millions in a secret startup called Twenty, which is developing artificial intelligence for offensive cyberattacks. This investment marks a significant step in the automation of cyber warfare, as the company claims to fundamentally change the way the US and its allies operate in cyber conflicts.
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At a time when cyberwarfare is becoming increasingly important, the US government has decided to increase its investment in artificial intelligence (AI). A notable example of this is the collaboration with the mysterious startup Twenty, which specializes in developing AI-powered cyberattacks. This Arlington, Virginia-based company recently signed a contract with the US Cyber Command worth up to $12.6 million. In addition, it received a US Navy research contract for $240,000.
Twenty, also known as XX, is run by an impressive group of former military and intelligence officials. CEO and co-founder Joe Lin was previously an officer in the US Navy Reserve and vice president of product management at Palo Alto Networks. CTO Leo Olson and VP of Engineering Skyler Onken also bring extensive national security experience. This concentrated expertise enables the company to develop innovative solutions for cyber warfare.
Twenty’s products aim to transform manual workflows that previously took weeks into automated, continuous operations that can attack hundreds of targets simultaneously. This automation represents a significant advance in cyberwarfare as it can significantly increase the efficiency and speed of attacks. Unlike traditional defense companies like Booz Allen Hamilton or L3Harris, which focus on human support, Twenty relies on complete automation.
However, the US government is not alone in using AI for offensive cyber operations. Other countries, such as China, have also started using AI tools for cyberattacks. This development underscores the growing importance of AI in global cyberwarfare. U.S. investments in companies like Twenty show they are ready to take a leadership role in this area and continue to expand their cyber capabilities.
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