Vanta is acquiring Israeli AI security startup Pillar Security for approximately $150 million, marking a significant move in the AI governance space. Founded in 2023 by Ziv Karliner and Dor Sarig, Pillar specializes in helping companies test and control AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The deal will turn Pillar into Vanta's research and development hub in Israel, with integration starting in January 2027. Vanta's CEO Christina Cacioppo said the company's AI governance program, launched in July 2026, is six times oversubscribed across its 20,000-plus customer base.
In a separate development, GreenCore Solutions Corp. is rebranding as WeFetch.ai to position itself in the AI shopping market. The company's barcode system spans 84 million products across 70 countries and 3.5 million points of sale. Its software works with major AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok, and it currently runs operations through 37 AI agents. The company is live on Microsoft Azure and says it moved into the AI agent market early to stay ahead of competitors.
Cisco is introducing dynamic model routing, a new approach that directs each AI request to the best endpoint based on performance and cost. The system uses cross-domain visibility to ensure reliable results and helps protect sensitive data by keeping it on private models. Cisco compares the concept to how SD-WAN improved enterprise network traffic management.
On the regulatory front, Pennsylvania is considering a rule that would require lawyers and court filers to verify AI-generated citations. An advisory committee proposed that users certify they checked AI content for accuracy, with violations potentially resulting in fines or case dismissal. The public comment period runs until November 24, following high-profile cases where AI produced false legal citations known as hallucinations.
Japan is planning an AI-powered language learning app that lets users practice Japanese by chatting with popular anime and manga characters. The Japan Foundation aims to develop it by fiscal 2028, targeting young fans overseas. A 2024 survey found 61.3% of students learn Japanese because of anime and manga, and the government has requested 1.83 billion yen for fiscal 2027 to support the project.
The Better Business Bureau is raising alarms about AI-powered scams during the holiday shopping season. Online purchase scams now make up nearly a third of all fraud reports to the BBB, with scammers using AI to create increasingly convincing fake stores. One shopper, Eva Borho, paid $66 for a dress that looked nothing like the advertisement. The BBB advises consumers to check URLs, read reviews, and search for complaints before buying.
Doximity is expanding its AI tools for hospitals and setting its sights on pharmaceutical advertising revenue. More than 190 health systems now use its AI suite, and 16 of the top 20 drug companies use its AI Search product. The company is moving into clinical decision support, tapping into the U.S. pharmaceutical paid search market worth roughly 14 billion dollars per year.
Agentic AI is transforming the media trading industry, which has relied on manual workflows for over a century. Jonas Olsen, VP International Sales at Swivel, says the technology now automates repetitive tasks at scale, freeing humans to focus on relationships and revenue growth.
Key Takeaways
- Vanta is acquiring Pillar Security for $150 million, with founders Ziv Karliner and Dor Sarig leading the new AI security R&D center in Israel.
- GreenCore Solutions rebrands as WeFetch.ai, operating 37 AI agents on Microsoft Azure with coverage across 84 million barcodes in 70 countries.
- WeFetch.ai's system works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and other AI shopping platforms.
- Cisco proposes dynamic model routing for enterprise AI, directing requests based on performance and cost while keeping sensitive data on private models.
- Pennsylvania may require lawyers to verify AI-generated citations, with fines or case dismissal for non-compliance by November 24 public comment deadline.
- Japan plans an anime-powered AI language learning app by fiscal 2028, requesting 1.83 billion yen in funding.
- BBB warns that AI-powered fake stores are driving record holiday shopping fraud, with online purchase scams making up nearly a third of all fraud reports.
- Doximity's AI suite is used by 190+ health systems and 16 of the top 20 drug companies, targeting a $14 billion pharmaceutical search market.
- Vanta's AI governance program launched July 2026 is six times oversubscribed across 20,000+ customers.
- Agentic AI is automating century-old manual workflows in media trading, according to Swivel VP Jonas Olsen.
Vanta to acquire Israeli AI security startup Pillar for $150 million
Vanta signed a deal to buy Israeli AI security company Pillar Security for about $150 million. Pillar will become Vanta's research and development center in Israel. Its technology will help customers test AI agents and block unauthorized actions in real time. The founders Ziv Karliner and Dor Sarig will lead the new AI security work. Vanta plans to integrate the technology throughout 2027.
Vanta Signs Deal to Acquire AI Security Firm Pillar Security
Pillar Security announced on November 9, 2026 that Vanta signed a deal to acquire it. Pillar was founded in 2023 by Ziv Karliner and Dor Sarig. Its software helps companies find, test and control AI agents throughout their lifecycle. The deal aims to connect written AI policies with real-time protection. Test results will feed into Vanta's trust programs as proof that safeguards are working.
Vanta to Acquire Pillar Security, Adding AI Agent Testing and Runtime Protection
Vanta will acquire Pillar Security, which was founded in 2023 by Ziv Karliner and Dor Sarig. Vanta has more than 20,000 customers and said its AI governance program launched in July 2026 is six times oversubscribed. Integration will begin in January 2027 with AI inventory tools and runtime monitoring. Additional features including red-teaming and runtime enforcement are planned through summer 2027. Vanta's CEO is Christina Cacioppo.
GreenCore Solutions Rebrands as WeFetch.ai for the AI Shopping Market
GreenCore Solutions Corp. announced on November 9, 2026 that it is rebranding as WeFetch.ai. The company makes AI software for AI shopping with 84 million barcodes across 70 countries. Its products include gtinfetch, triggerfetch, shopfetch and matchfetch. The system works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI tools. CEO Matthew Keddy said the company moved early into the AI agent market to stay ahead of competitors.
GreenCore Solutions Rebrands as WeFetch.ai for the AI Shopping Market
GreenCore Solutions Corp. is rebranding as WeFetch.ai to serve the growing AI shopping market. The company's system covers 84 million products in 70 countries with 3.5 million points of sale. It uses the Global Trade Item Number barcode system and works with AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok. The company said 37 AI agents run its operations and it is live on Microsoft Azure.
Japan to launch anime-powered AI language learning app
Japan plans to create an AI-powered app that helps people practice Japanese by chatting with popular anime and manga characters. The Japan Foundation will develop it by fiscal 2028. It targets young fans overseas. A 2024 survey found 61.3% of students learn Japanese because of anime and manga. The government requested 1.83 billion yen for fiscal 2027 to support this effort.
BBB warns about AI scams during holiday shopping
The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scams that use artificial intelligence during the holiday season. Clay Campbell appeared on FOX 45 Morning Show to explain how to spot these scams. AI-powered fraud can make holiday shopping riskier. Consumers are urged to stay alert and protect themselves from these new threats.
Doximity expands AI tools for hospitals and drug ads
Doximity is growing its AI tools for hospitals and targeting pharmaceutical advertising money. More than 190 health systems now use its AI suite. Sixteen of the top 20 drug companies use its AI Search product. The company is moving into clinical decision support. U.S. pharmaceutical paid search spending totals about 14 billion dollars per year.
Cisco proposes dynamic model routing for enterprise AI
Cisco introduces dynamic model routing as a new approach for enterprise AI networks. This method directs each AI request to the best endpoint based on performance and cost. It is compared to how SD-WAN improved network traffic. The system uses cross-domain visibility to ensure reliable results. It also helps protect sensitive data by keeping it on private models.
Pennsylvania considers requiring AI citation verification in courts
Pennsylvania may require lawyers and court filers to verify AI-generated citations. An advisory committee proposed that users certify they checked AI content for accuracy. Breaking the rule could lead to fines or case dismissal. The public can comment until November 24. This follows cases where AI produced false legal citations known as hallucinations.
Agentic AI transforms century-old media trading industry
Jonas Olsen, VP International Sales at Swivel, says media buying and selling has been inefficient for 100 years due to manual workflows. Agentic AI now automates those repetitive tasks at scale. This lets humans focus on building relationships and growing revenue. The technology is reshaping an industry that has not changed much in a century.
AI helps scammers create fake stores that fool shoppers
AI-powered scam websites are becoming harder to detect and American shoppers are losing money at record rates. Online purchase scams make up nearly a third of all fraud reports to the Better Business Bureau. One woman named Eva Borho paid $66 for a dress that looked nothing like the ad. The BBB warns shoppers to check URLs, read reviews carefully, and search for complaints on BBB.org before buying.
Sources
- Vanta to acquire Israeli AI security startup Pillar for $150 million
- Vanta Signs Deal to Acquire AI Security Firm Pillar Security
- Vanta to Acquire Pillar Security, Adding AI Agent Testing and Runtime Protection
- GreenCore Solutions Rebrands as WeFetch.ai for the AI Shopping Market: gtinfetch.ai lead product Â
- GreenCore Solutions Rebrands as WeFetch.ai for the AI Shopping Market: gtinfetch.ai lead product
- Government betting on language app powered by anime and AI
- Protecting Yourself From AI Scams This Holiday Season
- Doximity Expands AI Tools for Hospitals, Targets Drugmaker Ad Dollars
- Dynamic model routing: The new SD-WAN for the AI era
- Pennsylvania may require lawyers, other court filers to verify AI-generated citations
- How Agentic AI is Revolutionising 100 Years of Inefficient Media Trading
- Interactive: How AI is helping scammers fool online shoppers with fake stores
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