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Policy·Jun 26·all news from June 26, 2026

Linux Foundation and 20 tech giants launch Akrites to fix open-source flaws before AI-powered attacks hit

The Linux Foundation has partnered with twenty technology companies and financial institutions to launch Akrites, an initiative focused on identifying and patching vulnerabilities in critical open-source software. This project aims to secure foundational codebases against automated cyberattacks potentially accelerated by artificial intelligence. By proactively addressing weaknesses, the collaboration seeks to prevent large-scale security breaches across the global digital infrastructure.

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