Google has launched the AI Cyber Defense Initiative to enhance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The initiative focuses on providing an AI-ready infrastructure, defensive tools, research, and training to empower security professionals. Google emphasizes the need for collaboration between public and private organizations to secure AI from the ground up and advance research cooperation. The company is investing in its global data center network, supporting startups through the AI for Cybersecurity Program, and offering research grants to institutions for AI-powered security advancements.