SAIF nonprofit launches free AI cybersecurity program for small US public institutions
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Securing America's Infrastructure Foundation (SAIF), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit incubated by Andreessen Horowitz, launches a program to deliver AI-based cybersecurity tools, hands-on training and incident response at no cost to small municipalities, school districts and rural hospitals.
The Foundation says it will start with a pilot in two small cities in different regions, and aims for 5-10 anchor cities over five years, backed by $25 million in committed funding from a16z's founding partners. Ben Horowitz will initially lead the nonprofit as a volunteer, with an executive director to follow.
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AISecuring America's Infrastructure Foundation (SAIF), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit incubated by a16z, will deliver AI-based cybersecurity tools, hands-on training and incident response at no cost to small municipalities, school districts and rural hospitals. The group plans a pilot in two small cities in different regions and aims for 5-10 anchor cities over five years, starting with $25 million in committed funding from a16z's founding partners. Ben Horowitz will initially lead the nonprofit as a volunteer, with an executive director to follow.
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