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US Boosts AI Cyberwarfare with $12.6M Investment in Startup
11/16/2025
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- The United States is investing in AI for cyberwarfare, centering on Twenty, an Arlington, Virginia-based startup.
- Twenty signed contracts totaling up to $12.6 million with U.S. Cyber Command and $240,000 with the Navy.
- The company is backed by venture capital from In-Q-Tel and other investors.
- Its leadership includes former military and intelligence personnel.
- Recent research indicates Chinese hackers are also using AI tools for cyberattacks.
