Artificial Intelligence
State Department Proposes International Principles for Responsible Military AI
In collaboration with other countries, the U.S. State Department put forth a slew of best practices when incorporating artificial intelligence into defense operations.
Cybersecurity
Pending National Cyber Strategy to Feature ‘Strong Stand’ on Quantum Cryptography
An Office of the National Cyber Director official discussed the path of transitioning public and private networks to post-quantum cryptographic standards, and emphasizes data inventory in organizations’ efforts to transition cryptographic systems.
Emerging Tech
Senators Explore Possible Cryptocurrency Regulations, Threats to Economy
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs heard testimony that endorsed more regulations and restrictions on digital assets in the federal banking system.
Policy
Section 230 Debate Reignited as Cruz Demands Content Moderation Transparency
The Texas lawmaker is requesting details on social media and tech platforms’ content moderation and censorship practices.
Cybersecurity
CISA, South Korean Agencies Issue Joint Warning on North Korean Ransomware
The new cybersecurity advisory spotlights North Korean-backed actors targeting healthcare networks with ransomware.
Digital Government
Iranian American Convicted of Sanctions Evasion with ‘Top-Tier’ Tech
Kambiz Attar Kashani worked to ship sensitive technologies to Iranian end users despite U.S.-imposed sanctions.
Cybersecurity
US and UK Join Forces to Sanction Russian Hackers
Members of cybercrime group Trickbot, which favors deploying ransomware on critical infrastructure, were handed sanctions in the first-of-its-kind collaboration between U.S. and U.K. agencies.
Emerging Tech
New Legislation Seeks to Upgrade Commercial Drone Rules
A bipartisan bill aims to carve a more straightforward path for commercial drone technology approval.
Cybersecurity
Russian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Crypto Money Laundering
Denis Mihaqlovic Dubnikov used cryptocurrencies to attempt to hide his involvement in ransomware attacks on foreign and domestic companies.
Emerging Tech
Federal Reserve Issues New Restrictions on Crypto Banking
The regulator issued new policy largely prohibiting digital assets from the regulated banking environment, primarily due to security concerns.
Artificial Intelligence
Future NIST AI Guidance Could Take Industry-Specific Approach
NIST leadership commented on the need for a tailored approach to artificial intelligence risk management, and how understanding an industry is key to anticipating AI system risks.
Digital Government
Crypto Investor Charged with Market Manipulation, Defrauding Over $100 Million
Federal law enforcement continues to pursue cryptocurrency-related financial crimes as the digital asset space still lacks regulation.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on Energy's National Labs Draw Lawmaker Scrutiny
The attacks, allegedly conducted by Russian-based adversaries, occurred during August and September 2022, potentially exposing sensitive U.S. scientific research.
Artificial Intelligence
Why 2 Lawmakers Turned to AI to Advocate for Its Own Regulation
The congressmen have been using artificial intelligence systems to write Congressional texts, as they push for both regulation and innovation in the field.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Kicks Off First Series of Global Information Dominance Experiments Program
The program brings together multiple experts within the Defense Department to develop and implement advanced AI and data analytics in warfighting operations.
Emerging Tech
FTC Votes to Finalize Data Security Order for Ed Tech Website
The FTC issued another set of requirements for online businesses handling sensitive consumer data following multiple data breaches.
Emerging Tech
Energy Issues Over $9M in Quantum Research Funding
13 projects will receive funding over the course of three years, all of which apply quantum technology to solving nuclear physics problems.
Emerging Tech
NSF to Helm Nearly $50M Semiconductor Public-Private Partnership
The National Science Foundation will work alongside four private sector companies to spur developments in the U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing field.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Debuts Long-Anticipated AI Risk Management Framework
With the launch of the AI RMF 1.0, federal researchers focused on four core functions to structure how all organizations evaluate and introduce more trustworthy AI systems.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Officially Leads the Freedom Online Coalition for the First Time
The U.S. will helm the chairship position at the Freedom Online Coalition, focusing on promoting digital liberties and enforcing AI standards and safeguards.
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