ServiceNow and Nvidia say their new open-source model is built for security - here's why

ServiceNow and Nvidia Introduce Apriel 2.0 for Enhanced Security

ServiceNow and Nvidia have launched Apriel 2.0, an open-source AI model designed for federal agencies and regulated industries like healthcare and finance, aiming to reduce risk in AI agents.

Apriel 2.0 is built to help businesses create custom agents with enhanced security features, addressing concerns about data protection.

Agents are AI systems that can access an array of digital tools and perform multistep tasks with little to no direct human oversight.

The model is the result of an expanded partnership between ServiceNow and Nvidia, focusing on providing a secure AI solution for tightly regulated industries.

Author's summary: ServiceNow and Nvidia introduce Apriel 2.0 for secure AI agents.

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ZDNET ZDNET — 2025-10-28