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SEBI launches AI cyber task force warning of new vulnerability hunting risks

Technology
Published on 5 May 2026
SEBI launches AI cyber task force warning of new vulnerability hunting risks

The regulator fears AI testing tools could backfire

India’s markets regulator SEBI has issued an advisory warning that emerging AI tools used to detect software vulnerabilities may also introduce fresh cybersecurity risks for regulated entities. To address this, SEBI has formed a task force to study AI-based detection models, assess cyber threats, develop mitigation strategies, and strengthen reporting of cyber incidents across the market ecosystem.

  • SEBI warns AI vulnerability detection tools may create new risks
  • A dedicated task force will study AI based cyber models
  • Plans include assessing threats and building mitigation strategies
  • SEBI will push stronger cyber incident reporting in markets
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