DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge: Healthcare Sector Eyes the Prize

DARPA's AI Cyber Challenge: Healthcare Sector Eyes the Prize

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) launched the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) in 2023, aiming to create advanced AI systems that can detect and fix software vulnerabilities. With a total prize pool of $29.5 million, the competition has attracted considerable attention, particularly from the healthcare sector, which is plagued by ransomware attacks and outdated technology.