Operant AI has unveiled its new product, AI Gatekeeper™, which aims to enhance runtime protection for AI applications and agents across various deployment platforms, including Kubernetes and hybrid and private clouds. This innovative solution addresses emerging security challenges linked to the rapid deployment of AI models and the expanding use of non-traditional platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake. AI Gatekeeper focuses on securing AI systems against threats like rogue agents and data leakage, incorporating features like trust scores, agentic access controls, and cross-platform threat modeling. As enterprises increasingly rely on AI for novel applications, the need for advanced security solutions like AI Gatekeeper is growing to mitigate risks associated with the complex AI ecosystem.

• Snowflake last closed at $143.43 down 1.8%.

In other trading, Badger Meter was a standout up 9.6% and ending the day at $201.63. The company reported a strong earnings increase with sales and net income up significantly just one day ago. Meanwhile, VMware trailed, down 5% to end the day at $142.48.

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• "Operant AI Announces AI Gatekeeper™ to Supercharge Runtime Protection for AI Agents and AI Applications" from Operant AI on GlobeNewswire (published 16 April 2025)

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