UK spy chief labels AI ‘unstoppable force’ with offensive, defensive ramifications for cyberspace

Anne Keast-Butler, head of the GCHQ, said her agency was developing an artificial intelligence-powered cyber shield as other nations were deploying AI in warfare.

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White House charts new course for federal agencies and cybersecurity logging

A Trump administration memo published last week replaces one from its predecessor, with at least one analyst fearful of potential harmful results.

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CISA chief frets about open-source vulnerabilities, delayed security improvements

Acting director Nick Andersen’s comments came as a wave of malware attacks hit tech that’s publicly available for collaboration.

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CISA credential leak raises alarms, and Capitol Hill demands answers

A researcher who found a repository that leaked on GitHub said it was one of the worst he’s witnessed.

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Former CISA nominee Sean Plankey named US CEO of defense startup

UFORCE, a London-based company founded by Ukrainians, is looking to make drones in America.

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Pentagon cyber official calls advanced AI ‘revolutionary warfare’

Paul Lyons, principal deputy assistant secretary for cyber policy, also discussed the importance of cyber offense.

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Closed briefing sets stage for House hearing on Anthropic’s Mythos and cyber risks

The committee held a closed briefing Wednesday with company reps, and more oversight is in the works.

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Closed briefing sets stage for House hearing on Anthropic’s Mythos and cyber risks

The committee held a closed briefing Wednesday with company reps, and more oversight is in the works.

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Major world economies spell out key elements of AI ‘ingredients list’

Experts on the topic say the G7 guidance is good, but could still use some improvements.

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Google and Amnesty International teamed up to make it harder for spyware vendors to hide

Intrusion Logging marks the first feature from a major device vendor to aid with forensic detection of sophisticated threats, Amnesty International said.

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