F5 earned a Market Shaper ranking in Gartner's inaugural AI Application Security Emerging Market Quadrant. The company focuses on protecting AI systems across cloud, on-premises and air-gapped environments. F5 reported that 88 percent of organizations faced AI security challenges and 98 percent are preparing for agentic AI. Customer demand for its AI security products doubled in one quarter, driven by banks, telecoms and governments seeking better control of AI models and agents.
F5's platform provides visibility into AI use without requiring code changes. The company highlighted tools like AI Guardrails and AI Red Team for testing and defending AI systems. Gartner evaluated vendors on market disruption potential and execution, and F5 said AI security now needs broader coverage of models, APIs and agent actions.
Meanwhile, Democratic governors in states including New York, California and Maryland are advancing new AI regulations, filling a gap left by the Trump administration, which has rejected calls for AI rules. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland announced a comprehensive AI framework that includes guidelines for developing and deploying AI systems, along with monitoring, enforcement and a problem-resolution process. The state will also create an AI research center and a task force to oversee implementation.
Moore plans to pursue a right of publicity statute that would help Marylanders control how their likenesses are used in AI-generated content, covering images, videos and other digital media. Officials say the framework could serve as a model for other states.
On the global stage, the US and China proposed an AI hotline for reporting incidents to prevent dangerous misunderstandings. The plan would warn both sides about rogue AI actors and autonomous actions that could be mistaken for attacks. The proposal followed talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York, and President Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety at their Washington summit.
In the business world, Okta reported $805 million in revenue for Q2 fiscal 2027, up 11 percent year over year, and raised its full-year revenue guidance to between $3.216 billion and $3.226 billion. Jim Cramer praised Okta on CNBC's Mad Money for its AI security and identity verification work. Fifty-eight hedge funds held long positions in Okta at the end of Q2 2026.
EWOR, a Berlin-based fellowship for founders, expanded to San Francisco after US applications rose 237 percent in twelve months. Fellows can receive up to 500,000 euros in funding, and the average total raised is 8.5 million euros. EWOR held its first San Francisco Demo Day on October 9 for 10 founders.
Demoverse raised $600,000 in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. The platform uses AI to let consumers shape product concepts before production, starting with fashion. Consumers whose ideas are used can earn royalties, and the startup plans to expand into beauty and consumer packaged goods.
Tennessee launched an AI chatbot called Iris to help licensed professionals with licensing questions. Iris is available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish and serves over 357,000 licensees across 26 regulatory programs. India's SEBI regulator also uses an AI tool called Sudarshan to spot suspicious trades in real time, and has grown its AI team from about 20 to over 200 employees.
Key Takeaways
- F5 was named a Market Shaper in Gartner's inaugural AI Application Security quadrant, with 88% of groups facing AI security challenges and 98% preparing for agentic AI.
- Democratic governors in New York, California and Maryland are creating AI regulations as the Trump administration rejects calls for AI rules.
- Governor Moore announced an AI framework for Maryland including a right of publicity statute to protect residents' digital likenesses.
- The US and China proposed an AI hotline to report incidents and prevent dangerous misunderstandings ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
- Okta reported $805 million in Q2 fiscal 2027 revenue and raised full-year guidance to $3.216 billion–$3.226 billion.
- EWOR expanded to San Francisco after US applications surged 237% in twelve months, offering fellows up to 500,000 euros in funding.
- Demoverse raised $600K in pre-seed funding to let consumers co-create products using AI, starting with fashion.
- Tennessee launched AI chatbot Iris to assist over 357,000 licensees across 26 regulatory programs with 24/7 support in English and Spanish.
- India's SEBI grew its AI team from 20 to over 200 employees and uses the Sudarshan tool to catch suspicious trading in real time.
- F5's AI security customer demand doubled in one quarter, with its platform securing AI without requiring code changes.
F5 recognized as Market Shaper in Gartner AI security report
F5 earned a Market Shaper ranking in Gartner's first Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security. The company focuses on protecting AI systems across cloud, on-premises and air-gapped environments. Its research found 88 percent of groups faced AI security challenges and 98 percent are preparing for agentic AI. Customer demand for F5 AI security products doubled in one quarter. F5 highlighted its AI Guardrails and AI Red Team tools for testing and defending AI systems.
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
F5 was named a Market Shaper in Gartner's new AI Application Security quadrant. The company works to secure AI across networks, applications and APIs. F5 reported strong growth in AI security customers during its third quarter of fiscal 2026. Banks, telecoms and governments are pushing for better control of AI models and agents. F5 said its approach gives visibility into AI use without requiring code changes.
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
F5 was placed as a Market Shaper in Gartner's inaugural AI Application Security quadrant. Gartner evaluated vendors on market disruption potential and execution. F5 said AI security now needs broader coverage of models, APIs and agent actions. Its 2026 report showed most organizations already face AI-related security issues. F5 said its platform helps secure AI in regulated and operational settings.
Governor Moore outlines AI framework to protect Marylanders
Governor Moore announced a new AI framework to protect Maryland residents. The plan includes guidelines for developing and deploying AI systems. It also includes monitoring, enforcement and a process for handling problems. The state will create an AI research center and a task force to oversee implementation. Business leaders and civil rights groups praised the effort.
Moore to pursue right of publicity statute as part of state AI framework
Governor Wes Moore plans to create a right of publicity statute for digital likenesses. The law would help Marylanders control how their likenesses are used in AI-generated content. It covers images, videos and other digital media created with AI. The framework is expected to be implemented in the coming months. Officials say it could serve as a model for other states.
EWOR expands to San Francisco as US applications surge
EWOR, a Berlin-based fellowship for founders, added a San Francisco leadership team after US applications rose 237 percent in twelve months. The new team includes Charles Ferguson, Katie Madding and Gigi Brett. Fellows can receive up to 500,000 euros in funding and average 8.5 million euros raised. EWOR will hold its first San Francisco Demo Day on 9 October for 10 founders.
Demoverse raises $600K to let shoppers co-create products
Demoverse raised 600,000 dollars in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. The platform uses AI to let consumers shape product concepts before production, starting with fashion. Brands can test ideas and reduce excess inventory. Consumers whose ideas are used can earn royalties. The startup plans to expand into beauty and consumer packaged goods.
Jim Cramer highlights Okta's AI security role
Jim Cramer praised Okta on CNBC's Mad Money for its work in AI security and identity verification. Okta reported 805 million dollars in revenue in Q2 fiscal 2027, up 11 percent year over year. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to between 3.216 billion and 3.226 billion dollars. Fifty-eight hedge funds held long positions in Okta at the end of Q2 2026.
US and China propose AI hotline before Trump-Xi summit
The US and China proposed a hotline for reporting AI incidents to prevent dangerous misunderstandings. The plan would warn both sides about rogue AI actors and autonomous actions that could be mistaken for attacks. The proposal came after talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York. President Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety at their Washington summit.
Tennessee launches AI chatbot Iris for licensing help
Tennessee launched an AI chatbot called Iris to help licensed professionals with licensing questions. Iris is available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish through the department's CORE system. It serves over 357,000 licensees across 26 regulatory programs. The chatbot can access application files but will contact a human representative when it cannot answer a question.
Democratic governors push new AI rules as Trump rejects regulation
Democratic governors in states like New York, California and Maryland are creating new AI regulations. They are filling a gap left by the Trump administration, which has rejected calls for AI rules. The move comes from tech industry and voter concerns about fast-moving AI development.
SEBI uses AI war room to catch suspicious trading in India
India's SEBI regulator uses an AI tool called Sudarshan to spot suspicious trades in real time. Analysts use AI to scan stock data and social media for pump-and-dump schemes. In one case, SEBI acted against a JPMorgan unit six days after AI flagged unusual activity. SEBI has grown its AI team from about 20 to over 200 employees and makes 7,000 monthly requests to remove misinformation from social platforms.
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- F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
- F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
- F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
- Governor Moore Outlines AI Framework to Protect Marylanders
- Moore to pursue right of publicity statute as part of state AI framework
- EWOR adds San Francisco team as US demand jumps
- AI startup Demoverse raises $600K to let consumers co-create products with brands
- Jim Cramer Praises OKTA for Tackling AI Security Threats
- US and China propose hotline to de-escalate AI threats ahead of Washington summit
- Meet Iris: Tennessee launches AI chatbot for professional licensing help
- Democratic governors rush to rein in AI amid tech industry and voter concerns
- Inside SEBI's AI War Room Tracking Suspicious Trades In Real Time
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