Palo Alto Networks Inc. is in advanced discussions to acquire Clutch Security, an early-stage startup specializing in securing autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents, for roughly $500 million in cash plus milestone-based earnouts. Neither company has officially confirmed the transaction, and sources emphasize that no binding agreement has been signed, according to a TechCrunch report. However,..

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