Databricks acquires startups for AI security product

Databricks has acquired two startups, Antimatter and SiftD.ai, to bolster its new AI-powered security product, Lakewatch. This product leverages Databricks' data analytics platform to perform Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tasks, enhanced by AI agents utilizing Anthropic's Claude. The acquisitions, focused on acquiring talent and intellectual property, aim to strengthen Databricks' capabilities in secure data control and AI agent collaboration. The company indicated it is actively seeking further acquisitions to maintain market leadership and address customer needs.