Secretary Blinken unveils new global cybersecurity strategy during Bay Area visit [Video]

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a quick trip to the Bay Area on Monday.

He started his day with a tour of biotech startup Antheia in Menlo Park. The U.S. State Department said the lab uses synthetic biology to produce ingredients for critical medicines.

Blinken also joined a discussion with biotech leaders from around the Bay Area about their role in solving global challenges and the impact they’re having on national security and foreign policy.

In the afternoon, he headlined the first day of the RSA Conference at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. RSAC is one of the biggest gatherings of cybersecurity, government, and business leaders discussing the threats they’re facing. 

Top of mind for conference attendees was artificial intelligence.

“The United States is working to build global momentum around harnessing AI for good,” said Blinken “As confident as we are in its potential, we’re deeply aware of its risks.”

Blinken used his keynote address to unveil the Biden administration’s new global cybersecurity …