Cisco Unveils Antares: Low‑Cost, Open‑Source, Compact Security AI Models

Cisco has announced a new AI model family called Antares. The Antares models are positioned as low‑cost solutions. They are open‑source, allowing community access and modification. The models are compact, suited for security‑focused deployments. Cisco aims to address affordability barriers in security AI. Open‑source nature may encourage broader adoption and collaboration. Compact design targets edge devices and limited‑resource environments. The launch signals Cisco’s push into accessible security AI technology.