Inception, a leading AI innovator under the G42 umbrella, has announced a strategic partnership with Ireland-based Mirror Security to co-develop next-generation AI security solutions tailored specifically for government entities and enterprises. This alliance seeks to bridge the critical gap in trust and resilience faced by organisations deploying generative AI technologies at scale, addressing a prominent challenge in the industry’s rapid evolution. Under this agreement, Inception will deploy and integrate Mirror Security’s flagship “Security of AI” platform while also collaborating on developing bespoke AI security products to meet the region’s growing demand for robust, AI-native defences.

The need for such collaboration is underscored by recent data from the World Economic Forum revealing that 93% of cybersecurity leaders anticipate AI-driven risks will dramatically reshape the threat landscape within the next two years. Despite widespread AI adoption, only a small fraction, around 5%, of organisations express strong confidence in their AI and machine learning security postures. This lack of confidence highlights vulnerabilities that the partnership aims to mitigate by enabling secure, scalable deployments without sacrificing privacy or regulatory compliance.

Inception and Mirror Security’s initiative aligns closely with the UAE’s strategic vision to nurture a trusted and resilient AI ecosystem that can compete globally. Ashish Koshy, CEO of Inception, emphasised that unlocking AI’s full potential demands not only advanced innovation but also stringent compliance and trust frameworks. He pointed to Mirror Security’s expertise in AI security, combined with Inception’s Agentic AI capabilities, as a foundation for creating reliable AI-for-security products that foster greater customer confidence in their AI projects.

Pankaj Thapa, Co-founder and CEO of Mirror Security, stressed that evolving regulatory pressures and sophisticated AI-driven threats necessitate new security paradigms. According to him, their partnership offers a fusion of proven enterprise AI capabilities and a comprehensive AI security suite designed to safeguard single and multi-agent AI systems. This approach not only mitigates risks of data exposure but also ensures sovereign AI compliance, catering to both public and private sector clients with stringent security requirements.

This partnership builds on Inception’s broader strategy of collaborations aimed at enhancing AI innovation and security in the region. Recently, Inception has entered into agreements with other companies including CPX for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, Fairmarkit for AI-enhanced procurement technologies, and Kore.ai to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. These efforts collectively underscore Inception's commitment to advancing AI capabilities while maintaining robust security and operational trustworthiness.

Meanwhile, within the wider MENA region, other players like Vulcan are also expanding their presence to promote safe and responsible GenAI adoption through partnerships and accelerator programmes, reflecting growing regional momentum in developing secure AI ecosystems.

The strategic partnership between Inception and Mirror Security addresses a critical frontier in AI deployment, securely harnessing generative AI’s transformative power while navigating emerging risks and compliance demands. By delivering domain-specific, secure AI products and platforms, they set a benchmark for innovation aligned with regional ambitions and global best practices in AI security governance.

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Source: Noah Wire Services