Key facts
- A new consortium, the AI Proving Grounds Consortium, has been launched.
- The consortium unites C-level executives, Heads of SOC, and AI/Innovation leaders with cybersecurity experts.
- The goal is to rigorously train, test, and prove AI defenses in production-like environments.
- The initiative aims to help enterprises build trust in AI.
- An inaugural virtual event is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
A new coalition, the AI Proving Grounds Consortium, has been launched by cybersecurity software companies, C-level executives, Heads of SOC, and AI/Innovation leaders. The consortium's primary objective is to rigorously train, test, and prove AI defenses within environments that closely mimic production settings. This initiative is designed to help enterprises build greater trust in their artificial intelligence deployments. The announcement was made on June 3, 2026, from Boston. An inaugural virtual event for the consortium is scheduled to take place on June 18, 2026.