# European Commission IT department seeks approval for automated cyber defenses

_Published Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:08 AM EDT · Security, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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The European Commission's IT department has requested internal approval to use automated defenses in certain high-risk situations, according to a document obtained by Politico. DG DIGIT's proposal aims to stop dangerous cyberattacks quickly enough to prevent damage after detection.

The paper calls for strict controls and continued human oversight. It warns that AI-driven attacks could spread through systems or steal data before staff respond, including outside office hours.

The document is undated, and the specific situations eligible for automatic defenses were redacted. Whether the plans are already in use is unclear; the Commission did not respond to Politico's request for comment.

## Sources

- [The Next Web](https://thenextweb.com/news/european-commission-ai-cyberattack-response-dg-digit)

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