China’s AI breakthrough doesn’t invalidate America’s export controls—but it does expose real weaknesses in its AI policy. On Jan. 20, the Chinese AI company DeepSeek released a language model called r1, and the AI community…
The key to global AI safety is continued American leadership in AI innovation, not more international treaties. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) “foundation models” capabilities have brought conversations about AI to the…
Focusing tech policy solely on Chinese security risks overlooks systemic flaws in the U.S. tech ecosystem—demanding a different approach. U.S. policymaking circles increasingly frame the topic of technology regulation in terms of…
As the U.S. faces an ever-growing array of cyber threats, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has reached unprecedented levels. From ransomware attacks crippling critical infrastructure to breaches exposing sensitive personal data,…
In an era where transparency and data-driven decision-making are paramount, open data initiatives have become indispensable. Governments, organizations, and businesses worldwide increasingly publish datasets to foster innovation, enhance accountability, and support research.…
Water infrastructure is among the most critical sectors of national security, supporting public health, industry, and agriculture. However, as systems become increasingly connected through the Internet of Things (IoT) and other technologies,…
OpenAI’s new o3 model suggests that it will not be long before AI systems are as smart as their human minders—or smarter. Will humans lose control over advanced AI systems? Three developments…
New Resource for Federal, State, and Local Officials Provides Best Practices for Responsible AI Development in the Public Sector On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the “Playbook for Public…
AI tools are increasingly being used to track and monitor us both online and in-person, yet their effectiveness comes with big risks. Computer scientists at the Oxford Internet Institute, Imperial College London, and…
The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies, including games and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL, to a list of companies it…
