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AI Degrees Gain Momentum at Arkansas Universities
With AI and machine learning among the fastest-growing careers, educators say Arkansas has a chance to build its own pipeline of high-paid tech talent. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Bastazo Secures Venture Capital Backing to Expand AI Cybersecurity Tools for Utilities
Bastazo drew new funding from Cortado Ventures as it pushed to deploy its AI-powered cybersecurity platform for critical infrastructure. read more >
Outdated Cyber Rules Threaten Power Grid Stability, Arkansas-Based Bastazo Warns
The company wants to replace outdated "patch everything" mandates with intelligent programs that can prevent unnecessary power blackouts. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Bastazo Launches AI-Powered Platform for Critical Infrastructure
The Bentonville-based cybersecurity company helps energy, water and industrial companies address vulnerabilities and create remediation plans. read more >
Bentonville Cybersecurity Startup Bastazo Raises $1M, Plans Early 2025 Product Launch
The company is in growth mode after completing a highly selective accelerator and residency program in San Francisco. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Fuel Accelerator to Launch Global Cybersecurity Cohort
Sajan Gautam will serve as the entrepreneur-in-residence for the pilot cohort of Fuel Cybersecurity. Gautam is a former cybersecurity executive turned adviser and investor. read more >
Arkansas Universities Build Cybersecurity Hub with $5M Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security & Emergency Response allocated the money to further work at the Emerging Threat Information Sharing & Analysis Center — a sort of cybersecurity clinic — at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
by Kyle Massey -