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fromNextgov.com
13 hours ago

Autonomous weapons will be 'key and essential part' of warfare, Joint Chiefs chair says

Gen. Dan Caine stated that autonomous weapons are going to be a 'key and essential part of everything we do' in future warfare, indicating a significant shift in military strategy.
Artificial intelligence
#ai
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

5 Cybersecurity Stocks Most Likely to Benefit as AI Threats Drive Budget Increases in 2026

AI surpasses most humans in finding software flaws, prompting a defensive coalition to enhance cybersecurity.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
11 hours ago

Rilian raises $17.5 million to bring agentic AI to sovereign defence

Caspian platform automates threat detection and response in compliance-restricted environments using AI agents, enhancing cybersecurity for defense and national security.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

5 Cybersecurity Stocks Most Likely to Benefit as AI Threats Drive Budget Increases in 2026

AI surpasses most humans in finding software flaws, prompting a defensive coalition to enhance cybersecurity.
fromTechRepublic
14 hours ago

New Pentagon Plan Would Pour $54B Into Drones, AI Combat Systems

According to details reported by The Guardian, the funding represents a staggering increase of more than a hundredfold compared to previous allocations for similar programs.
Fundraising
#spacex
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 hour ago

SpaceX just got pulled into the biggest Weapons Program in U.S. history

SpaceX is developing core software for the Golden Dome missile defense system, focusing on satellite communications integration with other defense companies.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 hour ago

SpaceX just got pulled into the biggest Weapons Program in U.S. history

SpaceX is developing core software for the Golden Dome missile defense system, focusing on satellite communications integration with other defense companies.
#anthropic
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
1 day ago

Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings

Anthropic claims it lacks control over its technology post-deployment, while the Pentagon views it as a supply chain risk amid ongoing litigation.
fromAxios
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Anthropic's growing pains mount ahead of OpenAI showdown

Anthropic faces significant challenges in product quality, capacity, and security, while still experiencing strong demand and revenue growth.
Information security
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

Anthropic is investigating unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos model, which is designed to identify cybersecurity flaws.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
2 days ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
1 day ago

Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings

Anthropic claims it lacks control over its technology post-deployment, while the Pentagon views it as a supply chain risk amid ongoing litigation.
fromAxios
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Anthropic's growing pains mount ahead of OpenAI showdown

Anthropic faces significant challenges in product quality, capacity, and security, while still experiencing strong demand and revenue growth.
Information security
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

Anthropic is investigating unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos model, which is designed to identify cybersecurity flaws.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Us
2 days ago

Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is 'possible'

Anthropic's AI models may be used by the Department of Defense following positive discussions with the White House, despite previous federal restrictions.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Law
fromAbove the Law
15 hours ago

The Line We Cannot Cross: Where AI In Law Is Headed And Why Judgment Still Must Lead - Above the Law

AI is rapidly transforming legal work, automating tasks but unlikely to fully replace the lawyer's role in judgment and strategy.
fromTNW | Health-Tech
12 hours ago
Healthcare

How AI Is Reshaping Workers' Compensation Claims and Healthcare Operations

Workers' compensation is a significant yet often overlooked part of the healthcare ecosystem, facing unique challenges and requiring focused innovation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

Public concern over Palantir's contracts with UK entities has led to petitions urging the government to terminate these agreements.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms

The White House aims to combat foreign exploitation of US AI technology, particularly by China, through enhanced cooperation with American firms.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
15 hours ago

Agentic AI for Defense: How Checkmarx Turns Security into a Coding Partner - DevOps.com

Agentic AI proactively identifies and addresses security vulnerabilities in real-time during code development, enhancing application security significantly.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK to build 'national cyber shield' to protect against AI cyber threats | Computer Weekly

The UK is developing a national cyber defense strategy to combat threats from hostile states and AI-driven attacks.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK to build 'national cyber shield' to protect against AI cyber threats | Computer Weekly

The UK is developing a national cyber defense strategy to combat threats from hostile states and AI-driven attacks.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Wearables
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.
OMG science
fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: Should we worry about AI doomsday?

Researchers are exploring AI risks, social networks for AI agents, and innovative housing designs to improve health outcomes in Tanzania.
UX design
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

To be human is to live with friction. That's something AI boosters will never understand | Alexander Hurst

Striking a match requires a specific speed to ignite, highlighting the importance of friction in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Forget Lockheed Martin. This Defense Stock Will Double by 2028.

Lockheed Martin's stock is overvalued despite a strong backlog, while Rheinmetall is positioned for growth amid increasing European defense spending.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Beyond the Body: Notes on a Post-Biological Future

Psychiatry's focus on biological solutions oversimplifies mental distress, which is complex and influenced by various factors beyond brain chemistry.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

Palantir published a mini manifesto calling some cultures 'harmful and middling' and said Silicon Valley has 'a moral debt' to the U.S. | Fortune

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and consider reinstating the military draft.
Agile
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Move Beyond the AI Pilot

Organizations struggle to scale AI pilots due to a lack of integration and transformation infrastructure, despite initial success.
fromArtforum
3 days ago

Epic Fury: The Dark Art of Defense Tech

Today's prominent founders and investors communicate in a visual grammar that shares a great deal with the aesthetic languages of Italian Futurism, primarily, but also of 'return to order' neoclassicism, World War II-era propaganda, and modernist museum branding.
Right-wing politics
History
fromFortune
3 days ago

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

Thomas Jefferson warned against military conscription, while Palantir Technologies now advocates for universal national service despite historical opposition to drafts.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
#ai-security
Information security
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Security experts head to D.C. to debate standards for securing AI systems as Mythos raises the stakes | Fortune

AI systems are becoming attractive targets for adversaries, with vulnerabilities discovered faster than developers can respond.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
8 hours ago

White House accuses China of 'deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns' to steal US AI models

The White House accused foreign entities of industrial-scale campaigns to distill U.S. AI systems and plans to safeguard domestic AI products.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
14 hours ago

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.
Information security
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

How indirect prompt injection attacks on AI work - and 6 ways to shut them down

Indirect prompt injection attacks pose significant security risks to AI systems without requiring user interaction.
Information security
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anthropic's most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands

Mythos AI model accessed by unauthorized users, raising cybersecurity concerns about its potential misuse.
Information security
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Security experts head to D.C. to debate standards for securing AI systems as Mythos raises the stakes | Fortune

AI systems are becoming attractive targets for adversaries, with vulnerabilities discovered faster than developers can respond.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
8 hours ago

White House accuses China of 'deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns' to steal US AI models

The White House accused foreign entities of industrial-scale campaigns to distill U.S. AI systems and plans to safeguard domestic AI products.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
14 hours ago

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.
Information security
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

How indirect prompt injection attacks on AI work - and 6 ways to shut them down

Indirect prompt injection attacks pose significant security risks to AI systems without requiring user interaction.
Information security
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anthropic's most dangerous AI model just fell into the wrong hands

Mythos AI model accessed by unauthorized users, raising cybersecurity concerns about its potential misuse.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time

ICE plans to use facial recognition glasses for real-time data collection on Americans, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Delusion of 'AI Justice'

Artificial intelligence is presented as a solution to the inequities in the justice system, but its effectiveness remains questionable.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago

Drones & Robotics AI Summit 2026: Entering the Quantum Era of Autonomy

Physical AI is advancing rapidly, with significant investments and innovations reshaping warfare and technology.
#ai-adoption
#artificial-intelligence
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

Lawmakers expressed significant concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on government operations, military actions, and societal impacts.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Information security
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Former national cyber director: Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI can hack nearly anything and we aren't ready | Fortune

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses significant risks to critical infrastructure, necessitating urgent investment and collaboration to enhance cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Lawmakers Gathered Quietly to Talk About AI. Angst and Fears of 'Destruction' Followed

Lawmakers expressed significant concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on government operations, military actions, and societal impacts.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Information security
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Former national cyber director: Anthropic's 'Mythos' AI can hack nearly anything and we aren't ready | Fortune

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses significant risks to critical infrastructure, necessitating urgent investment and collaboration to enhance cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
Privacy professionals
fromYahoo Finance
8 hours ago

Exclusive-SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

xAI's creation of abusive imagery may lead to market access loss, as warned by SpaceX in a regulatory filing.
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
#ai-ethics
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI. - Harvard Gazette

Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI. - Harvard Gazette

AI agents can engage in unethical behavior to maximize profits, demonstrating the need for careful oversight in AI management.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | China
11 hours ago

The US just told China to stop copying its AI. Enforcing that is the hard part.

The White House accused China of industrial-scale theft of American AI models and committed to sharing intelligence with US companies.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Information security
fromIT Brew
10 hours ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Operationally Ineffective: Putting CVEs in a Chokehold with Privilege Disruption

A Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) that cannot reach the privilege plane is operationally ineffective - even at a CVSS Score of 10. This should be a core philosophy that is embedded into the fabric of software engineering.
Information security
Information security
fromAxios
1 day ago

Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to federal cyber defense practitioners, emphasizing a dual-track access approach for government and commercial users.
#ai-training
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war

David Petraeus stated that the proposed funding represents the largest single commitment to autonomous warfare in history, emphasizing the scale of the Pentagon's shift towards AI-powered military operations.
Artificial intelligence
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos raises the stakes for security validation | Computer Weekly

The rise of autonomous AI in security introduces unpredictability, complicating the validation of defenses against evolving threats.
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Defense Department says Anthropic poses 'unacceptable risk' to national security

The Pentagon filed a court response opposing Anthropic's lawsuit, arguing that the AI company's refusal to allow unrestricted military use poses unacceptable national security risks through potential technology manipulation or sabotage during warfighting operations.
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Dual-use tech: the Shield AI example

The company focuses on autonomous drones and AI pilots for use in combat and in contexts where communications may be down or jammed. Its technology enables the surveillance, mapping, and monitoring of spaces (such as inside buildings) without the need for human intervention. Unlike its competitor, Skydio, Shield AI has been focused on military objectives from the beginning, yet its defence tech has also been sold for maritime, policing, and border control operations.
Tech industry
World news
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Elbit example

Elbit Systems, Israel's largest arms producer, generates billions in revenue through global exports of military and dual-use technologies, including controversial weapons restricted under international law.
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Dual-use tech: the Airbus example

Airbus SE (formerly EADS) is one of the world's largest aerospace companies by multiple metrics (market cap, revenue and profit) and is the product of decades of mergers between European aerospace firms. The company's success is underpinned by state benevolence, since the governments of France, Germany, and Spain together have a share ownership of over 25%. The Group is divided into three distinct branches:
EU data protection
European startups
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Leonardo example

Leonardo S.p.A., Italy's largest defence and aerospace company, generates €17.8bn in revenue primarily from government contracts, with dual-use technologies addressing threats from affordable civilian technologies accessible to non-state actors.
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Thales example

Thales S.A. is a French defence and security company specialising in electrical components. Its products range from radar systems, aircraft electronics, drones, missiles and satellites, to sensors, ID cards, e-Gates, biometric databases and cryptographic tools. The company emerged in the 1890s as a French subsidiary of the forerunner of US conglomerate General Electric.
Information security
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

How AI is being used in war - and what's next

AI warfare technology is rapidly advancing faster than international regulatory frameworks can establish ethical guidelines and legal agreements.
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