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In this week's update, three ISMG editors discussed Mitsubishi Electric's $883 million purchase plans for Nozomi Networks, the new Sandbox AI bill in Congress that aims to cut perceived red tape limiting AI innovation, and takeaways from last week's annual Cybersecurity Summit: London Financial Services.

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The panelists - Mathew Schwartz, executive editor, DataBreachToday and Europe; Michael Novinson, executive editor, ISMG Business; and Chris Riotta, managing editor, GovInfoSecurity - discussed:

• Plans by manufacturing giant Mitsubishi Electric to buy operational technology security provider Nozomi Networks for $883 million to more effectively use artificial intelligence, data and contextual insights to safeguard critical infrastructure (see: How Mitsubishi-Nozomi Deal Will Boost OT Cyber Capabilities);
• The Sandbox AI Act introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, which aims ...