DARPA AI Cyber Challenge AIxCC Announces Seven Semifinalists
Qualifying Round for Two-Year Competition Concludes
The AI Cyber Challenge AIxCC, run by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has officially awarded seven semifinalists.
Directed by Kathleen Fisher, DARPA's Information Innovation Office oversaw the competition, which showcased the real-world impact of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
Among the semifinalists is Trail of Bits, whose Cyber Reasoning System Buttercup placed in the top seven.
DARPA first announced AIxCC ahead of last year's DEF CON, noting that the two-year competition will yield $18.5 million in prizes to drive the creation of AI systems that can autonomously defend cyberspace.
Conclusion
The semifinalists will now compete in the final round of the competition, where they will be tasked with defending a simulated critical infrastructure system from a variety of cyberattacks.
The winner of the competition will be awarded $2 million and will be recognized as a leader in the field of cybersecurity.
The AIxCC competition is a testament to the growing importance of AI in cybersecurity.
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, AI systems will be essential for defending critical infrastructure and protecting our national security.
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